Rage and Rest: Using Endorphins and Mindfulness to Reset

This experiential CLE is designed to help legal professionals counteract the unique stressors of their practice environment through a powerful combination of movement and mindfulness. Participants will begin with a 30-minute “Rage Ride”, a guided, interval-style workout that channels stress into physical exertion with modifications available for all fitness and experience levels. The program then transitions into 45 minutes of Breathwork or Yin Yoga, focusing on slowing the body, releasing tension, and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. The session concludes with a guided meditation to promote mental clarity and emotional reset.
Attendees will receive curated materials exploring why attorneys are particularly susceptible to chronic stress, including the physiological and cognitive impacts of prolonged pressure. The program will examine how exercise stimulates endorphin release and regulates stress hormones, as well as how mindfulness practices influence brain function, attention, and resilience. Practical tools and at-home resources will be provided to support sustainable stress management beyond the session.
This program offers a practical, science-informed approach to improving well-being, enhancing focus, and building resilience in a demanding profession.
Featuring: Melanie K. Reichert, Broyles & Ricafort PC
Melanie K. Reichert, Broyles Kight & Ricafort PC, focuses her practice on family law, but also serves clients in the areas of misdemeanor criminal defense, estate planning, immigration, and general litigation. Reichert formerly served as commissioner in Marion Circuit Court, Paternity Division. Reichert is a graduate of Millikin University, and she earned her J.D. from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis.