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AM & PM RITUALS

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Throughout history rituals have been used to bring order and clarity to daily activity, bringing balance and an opportunity to set intentions for all that we do. With our focus on maximizing potential, we created our very own AM + PM Rituals to optimize body and mind at each end of the day. There are several benefits to starting and ending your days with these flows: Doing so will add a comforting consistency to your schedule, give you mental clarity, prime you for movement or rest, and make you more flexible overall.

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AM ritual

Energy. Focus. Clarity.

This ritual is designed to bring ease to your morning. Stretches will help to gradually transition from sleeping postures, creating openness in your body. Breathwork will deliver oxygen to your bloodstream as you calm and focus your mind.

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PM ritual

Restore. Relieve. Unwind.

This ritual is designed to relieve stress and prepare you for a restful night’s sleep. Targeted stretches will help to increase circulation in areas where tension tends to accumulate. Calming breathwork will restore balance to the mind and body.

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Rituals Guide

These tips are designed to help you maximize your potential, mentally and physically. It brings together powerful, proven ideas from Equinox’s team of experts in the science of sleep, nutrition, and human performance. The tips can be selected individually or followed in the suggested order. For optimal results, integrate these concepts into your AM + PM routines along with the Equinox Hotels Ritual videos above.

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Drink water within the first few minutes of waking up. Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to help boost your metabolism & aid digestion.

While getting ready in the morning, use rosemary aromatherapy, a powerful mental stimulant ideal for enhanced memory, focus and overall brain performance.

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Resumen corto en inglés: Swirling smoke & a stress tip: visualize peace flowing through you, breathe deeply, exhale fully.

Sliced kiwi and a sleep tip: eat tart cherries, kiwi, or nuts before bed for better rest.

Sensual lips paired with a natural libido tip: honey, berries or ashwagandha for a gentle boost.

Headstrong meditation podcasts

Higher awareness. Higher performance.

Stop time, own the now, and get your head in the right place. Introducing HeadStrong™ Meditation Podcasts, guided by Equinox instructor Amber Voiles. Explore the podcasts below and meditate to a higher level anytime, anywhere.

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Rise

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Focus

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Unwind

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Sleep

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