Have you checked in πŸ’™


Hi Reader,

Have you been fortunate to travel for the Summer holiday this year? πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈβœˆοΈ

Or maybe it was more enjoyable to have a staycation or road trip to a beautiful local destination?

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Wherever you decided, I know reading the news about variants, unequal vaccine distribution and keeping up with travel requirements can definitely bring anxiety. 😟

Fortunately, relief is at the touch of your hand, my friend.

Did you know that Oprah Daily recently recognized Insight Timer as one of the best apps to help with anxiety?

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It’s easy to find a meditation app that touts a free trial. It’s a lot harder to find a quality meditation app that is in its entirety free. Enter the unicorn of gratis meditation apps: Insight Timer.
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I'm so grateful to support you on your meditation and/or yoga journey whether you travel near or far this Summer via the Insight Timer app.

Classes begin soon! Follow me to be the first to know when classes will begin in July. πŸ§˜πŸ»β€β™€οΈ


While you wait, here is my favorite preset (and a screen shot) for meditation using the Insight Timer:

Starting Bell: Kangse (One Bell)

Duration: 20 Minutes

Interval Bells: Basu (5-Minutes, One Bell)

Ambient Sound: None

Ending Bell: Dengze (One Bell)

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Did you enjoy these beautiful sounds, too? Reply back and let me know if there's a preset you've discovered.


I hope you are finding joy wherever you are at right here and right now. πŸ’–

And if you need some assistance, check out NPR's Joy Generator. You can create a black out poem, get brain tingles with ASMR, or get into an art flow.

Have a beautiful weekend, my friend.

Stay safe xx

Hi! I'm Melissa from Melissa Ann Yoga

I help individuals and groups overcome stress and anxiety so they can create & cultivate calm. Melissa is a RYT-500 yoga + meditation teacher holding space for your yoga practice.

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