Woman in white dress meditating in a field under retro rainbow lines and hearts with the text ‘Summer of Self Love with Sthira Sukham Yoga’ — promoting mindful self-care and seasonal wellness for a yoga studio's summer program.

Summer of Self Love is a 13-week journey of mindful self-care, inspired by the heart of the 1960s Summer of Love. Each week offers a new theme to support your nervous system and nourish your spirit through daily practices, guided meditations, journal prompts, poetry, and more. Reconnect with yourself, one breath and one act of love at a time.

Week five header image for self-love series featuring the phrase 'Speak Kindly Within' in stylized retro font with underline and decorative asterisk.

There’s a voice in you
that remembers the truth—
before shame, before should, before striving.

Let that voice rise.
Let it be velvet and honest.

Not every whisper has to sting.
Not every thought needs teeth.

You are allowed to talk to yourself
as if you’re someone you adore.

Speak gently.
Speak clearly.
Speak like it matters.

Because it does.


Week five Daily Practices header in playful retro font, part of the self-love series with underline and brown asterisk graphic.
Image illustrating Monday’s self-love prompt: “Mirror Moment.” Encourages saying affirmations to yourself in the mirror with kindness. Warm, soft visuals and nostalgic design elements provide a comforting tone.

Image presenting Tuesday’s reflection practice: “Thought Watch.” Suggests observing your inner dialogue with gentleness and curiosity. Styled with modern-retro graphics and grounding colors.

Image with Wednesday’s prompt: “Rewrite the Script.” Encourages transforming negative self-talk by rewriting it with love and compassion. Design features earthy tones and balanced, soothing layout.

Image showing Thursday’s self-kindness exercise: “Loving Affirmation.” Prompts readers to repeat compassionate phrases like “I am enough” throughout the day. Includes mid-century-inspired color scheme.

Image displaying Friday’s self-care suggestion: “Voice Detox.” Encourages avoiding self-deprecating comments and choosing loving language instead. Retro palette and calm aesthetic reinforce the practice.

Image with Saturday’s self-love activity: “Create a Compliment List.” Suggests writing down three things you genuinely like about yourself and rereading them at bedtime. Features vintage-style colors and circular graphic design.

Image showing Sunday’s self-love prompt: “Speak to Your Inner Child.” Instructions encourage placing your hand on your heart and repeating affirming words for safety and love. Soft, warm tones with retro design elements.



What tone does my inner voice usually carry—and where did that voice first learn its language?

What would shift if I made kindness my default setting in how I speak to myself?

What’s one kind sentence I wish someone had said to me when I was younger—and can I say it to myself now?

Reflection Questions header image for week five of the summer self-love series with underlined retro-style text and asterisk graphic.

Inspirational quote image with colorful retro flowers and text by Brené Brown reading ‘Talk to yourself like someone you love’ — encouraging positive self-talk and emotional well-being.