
Megan's Musings
A sanctuary of holistic wellness where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Offering a unique blend of the esoteric and the evidence-based. Bridging the gap between the mystical and the practical.
Not Where You Thought Youâd Be? Read This.
I caught myself this morning berating myself for not being where I thought I would be by this time of the year.
We made a big change in January and I had all of these expectations about where I would be, all that I would have finally have gotten done, and the flow I'd be swimming in.
But here it ...
Aug 03, 2025
A Simple Sunday Ritual: Barefoot + Present
Your feet know the way back home.
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Before you dive into the demands of the week ahead, I invite you into a quiet, simple act of grounding remembrance:
đ Take your shoes off. Step outside. Place your bare feet on the earth.
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Grass, dirt, sand, stoneâwhatever is available to you.
Let your feet f...
Jun 29, 2025
earth medicine yoga
nervous system regulation
ritual
Why It Works: The Bridge Between Neuroscience and Nature-Based Ritual
We live in a time where the nervous system is constantly under siegeâbuzzing phones, endless tabs, and the pressure to perform.
But we also live in a time where ancient wisdom is returning. And Earth Medicine Yoga sits right at the intersection of the two.
This practice isnât just mystical â itâs...
Jun 26, 2025
earth medicine yoga
ritual
science based
The Best Kind of Yoga for Burnout Recovery
Not all yoga helps with burnoutâsome may actually make it worse.
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If youâve ever walked out of a fast-paced vinyasa class feeling wired instead of relaxed⌠youâre not alone.
When weâre navigating burnout, our nervous system is already in overdrive. High-intensity flows, while energizing, can ke...
Jun 24, 2025
burnout recovery
earth medicine yoga
relaxation
slow down
Sacred Simplicity: How to Start a Daily Earth Medicine Practice (Even If You're Busy)
Letâs be honest â your schedule is already full. Between work, caretaking, and just trying to stay afloat, even 20 minutes of stillness can feel impossible.
But hereâs the truth:
You donât need more time. You need more intention in the time you already have.
Earth Medicine Yoga isnât about doing ...
Jun 22, 2025
The Light Has RisenâNow What Will You Illuminate?
The wheel of the year turns again, and we arrive at the Summer Solsticeâa sacred threshold where light is at its fullest, and the Earth pulses with ripe, radiant life.
Can you feel it?
The fire in the sky is not just a celestial eventâitâs a mirror of your own inner flame, it activates your Manip...
Jun 19, 2025
earth medicine yoga
ritual
summer vibes
I'm so overwhelmed. I can't do this anymore.
I used to say this to myself all the time. It still creeps in sometimes. Though these days I'm better equipped to handle it and don't fall into a pile of paralyzed mess.
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed? Even though you maybe havenât done that much? That sensationâthat wired-but-tired, c...
Jun 17, 2025
earth medicine yoga
nervous system
overwhelm
slow down
Rituals That Take Less Than 5 Minutes (But Shift Everything)
Microdose the Sacred
What if your next breakthrough wasnât in the retreat⌠but in the 3 minutes you actually have between Zoom calls?
Sometimes healing doesnât require a full 90-minute practice or a pilgrimage to the jungle. Sometimes itâs about microdosing the sacred â small, potent rituals that...
Jun 15, 2025
Do you let your shadow walk all over you?
I used to all the time.
It's like I would try to ignore my shadow and then suddenly, I would be flat on my face.
AKA an emotional wreck, feeling dazed and confused.
These days, however, I don't ignore my shadow.
Nor do I just pay attention to her when she decides it's time to show herself.
Now, I...
Jun 12, 2025
Sacred Sunday Interruptions ... remembering the power of stillness
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âď¸Â Summer is here⌠and so is the pressure to do more.
The sun is out, the days are longer, and everything in the world is buzzing with activity. For me, that means more walking, more vinyasa yoga, more time in the garden, hiking in the mountains, and a general uptick in movement and social time...
Jun 08, 2025
burnout prevention
stillness
summer
yoga
Youâre holding tension in places you forgot
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Unclench Your Jaw. Now Unclench Your Schedule.
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Youâve been gripping your to-do list, your calendar, your future. And when we grip too tightly, it creates an impatient urgency and controlling mindset.
It can be unrelenting a we become a slave to whatâs next. And this robs us of enjoying the...
May 13, 2025
When Sacred Becomes Scattered: How to Recognize You're Out of Alignment
Thereâs a moment â maybe quiet, maybe chaotic â when you realize somethingâs not right. Youâre snappy with your partner. Your body feels tight and untouchable. You canât focus. Youâve âdone all the things,â and still feel like youâre fraying at the edges.
Thatâs not failure. Thatâs a sign. A sign...
May 06, 2025
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