Feel free to grab some pillows or blankets for today's meditation on relaxing and resetting. This meditation is under 15 minutes, and I'll guide you through some grounding, releasing, and breathing exercises. This class we use ujjayi breathing to rest and revitalize. If you're feeling anything like me, I think we all need a little rest and reset before 2025! Feel free to doze off if needed, and Happy new year from me to you! May it be full of love and peace. Music by: Liborio Conti...
Dec 30, 2024•13 min
A 5 minute meditation to help you give your body and mind a moment to rest, reset, and refocus. You may wish to have an optional piece of paper and pen/pencil to jot a quick "braindump" of ideas or to-do items down. This is to help you better move these thoughts out of your mind, so you can restore for a few minutes! This class is great as a study break or after your workday. I hope you find it helpful! Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishi...
Dec 09, 2024•6 min
A 15 minute meditation you can do at the end of the day to rest, breathe deeper, and cultivate both love and gratitude. By practicing gratitude and mindfulness in this class I hope it's easier to bring greater awareness, love, and peace to your daily life. - Check out my Free (really) 3 Week Journal Prompts e-book, or Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness!...
Nov 25, 2024•15 min
An 8 minute guided vase breathing meditation. The focus of this class is on reconnecting to the body and the breath. We'll use this quick meditation class to relax a little more and breathe a bit deeper. I hope this class can be a great addition to your day! Check out my Free (really) 3 Week Journal Prompts e-book, or Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness!...
Nov 11, 2024•8 min
This 13 minute meditation is all about finding a safe space where you can let go of the outside world for a moment and tap in to focus on your breath, heart, and body. I hope this class is relaxing and restorative! You may wish to grab a blanket for this practice as well if it's cold where you are. Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music by Liborio Conti
Oct 28, 2024•13 min
Today's guided meditation is a quick and easy practice appropriate for all levels. We'll focus on breathing deep and using visualization techniques to relax. This short meditation session is great for any time of the day. It's appropriate for both beginner and advanced practitioners. It's best enjoyed from the comfort of your home, so I hope it can be a great addition to your day! Check out my Free (really) 3 Week Journal Prompts e-book, or Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://...
Oct 14, 2024•7 min
Guess who's back!? And episode one hundred at that! Today we're going back to basics with an easy beginner-friendly meditation. This quick 7 minute mantra meditation is focused on helping you breathe deep and full. The practice will leave you with a sense of calm and focus. This short session is great for any time of the day, and especially nice as a reset after work or school. As always, I hope you enjoy this meditation and find it helpful. Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https:/...
Sep 30, 2024•7 min
A powerful 5 minute affirmation guided meditation you can do any time of day. We work through multiple areas of the chakras, self love, and self esteem. As you go through this class the practice is in acknowledging any reactions of fear or relief to each statement, and staying present. You may wish to journal anything that comes up for you during the class if you have extra time. Hope you find this class enlightening and relaxing! Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/...
Jun 12, 2023•6 min
A 10 minute meditation to do in the evening or after work for a deep and restful sleep. Set an intention that this time is for you to relax, and enjoy! Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Nature Ambience by Liborio Conti
May 29, 2023•10 min
A 5 minute guided breath meditation for balancing. This class guides you through a simplified version of alternate nostril breathing to create calm and balance. Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: I Believe by Liborio Conti
May 15, 2023•6 min
A 10 minute guided meditation on grounding to the earth and the present moment to counteract fear, with an ending focusing on gratitude to help the mind broaden its focus out of panic mode. Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Horizon by Liborio Conti This class is not intended as medical advice, if panic attacks or fear are impacting your life you may wish to seek professional support ♡...
May 01, 2023•11 min
A short meditation where we use the techniques of breath and body to create some relaxation and presence. Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Winter by Liborio Conti
Apr 17, 2023•8 min
A bilateral EMDR sound meditation. I guide you into and out of this meditation class where we focus on the feeling of the music. Headphones recommended, and any blankets or props you might want to get comfy! Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: The Deep (EMDR version) by Liborio Conti
Apr 03, 2023•19 min
A short meditation you can do post-workout to reset and integrate. This extended savasana includes some gentle breathwork and affirmations. Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Evolving Pads by Liborio Conti
Mar 20, 2023•7 min
A 15 minute healing meditation you can do for a deep sense of restfulness. Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music used is from zenmix.io As today's episode is on cultivating healing I'll remind you this class doesn't claim to cure or treat any medical conditions - speak with a medical professional if you need help with any serious conditions....
Mar 06, 2023•15 min
The perfect 5 minute daily meditation to come back to the breath and check in with yourself. This short guided meditation class focuses on breathing deeply into the chest and belly to expand and deepen the breath, and let you relax. Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: "Just Relax" by Liborio Conti
Feb 20, 2023•6 min
A 25 minute meditation for days when you're feeling anxious or just not great. Hope this class helps! Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music used is from Zenmix.io
Feb 06, 2023•26 min
A 5 minute guided meditation to connect to the breath and body. We'll lengthen the exhale to calm and relax the body by breathing in for 5, and out for a count of 9. If this isn't comfortable for you, simply do what you can! Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Relaxing Background by Liborio Conti
Jan 23, 2023•6 min
A 20-25 minute guided meditation on the fleeting magic of rainbows! This class guides you through breathing and chakra visualization techniques to find gratitude and present moment awareness. You can now support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Tranquil Meditation by Liborio Conti
Jan 13, 2023•24 min
A 15 minute guided meditation on wind, gusts, and the breath. This class is all about using breathing and visualization techniques to find peace and calm. You can now support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: "Calmness" by Liborio Conti
Jan 11, 2023•15 min
A guided meditation on waves and water. This class is all about breathing and visualization. This guided meditation can be done any time of day, but would be great for when you're ready to relax after work or before bed. You can now support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: "Nature Ambience" by Liborio Conti
Jan 09, 2023•19 min
Flowering guided meditation on positivity, kindness, self care, and nurturing affirmations. "Be the flower" as you visualize your roots and the warmth of sunlight. Then come back to your mind and body to plant a seed of kindness, and watch it bloom before we close off class. This guided meditation can be done any time of day to check in with yourself and set an intention of self-love. You can now support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you ...
Jan 06, 2023•16 min
15 minute guided meditation on forests, trees, and grasses. This peaceful meditation class takes you through gentle movement, grounding, and centring practices. Use this class as a chance to let go, breathe deep, and find a sense of calm and peace. You can now support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness, Namaste! Music: "Forestal" composed by Liborio Conti...
Jan 04, 2023•15 min
15 minute guided meditation on rocks and crystals. This class is all about grounding and visualization meditation practices. If you're big on crystals, try to take this meditation with a "beginner's mind" - rather than knowledge, this class is about feeling and healing. This is episode one in the Meditations with Vanessa Nature Meditation series. Episodes will be posted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the first few weeks of 2023! You can now support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https...
Jan 02, 2023•16 min
Tonight's holiday bedtime story is "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this, our final relaxing Christmas story of 2022, the classic duo of Sherlock and Watson follow up on a peculiar finding relating to an old hat and a Christmas goose. I hope you'll love the final episode of this year's sleepy bedtime stories, and that you feel thoroughly relaxed and festive after this series. If you've loved these episodes and want to suggest...
Dec 29, 2022•51 min
Tonight's story is "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen. A classic fairy tale about an emperor who loves clothes, even those with magical properties. While this story isn't overly related to Christmas, it's a fun one related to our unintentional theme this year... making clothing! This relaxing, funny, and magical story is told by Taylor from OverAchievers and T's Table. Follow Taylor at his gaming podcast OverAchievers (https://open.spotify.com/show/3D6A0BRvfU9BdnQEDK8ZQv?si=c...
Dec 27, 2022•14 min
"A Letter from Santa Claus" was written by Mark Twain to his children on Christmas. In this letter Santa writes to Susy Clemens on Christmas morning regarding clarification about the gift she's asked for. I hope you'll all enjoy this story as much as I do! This amazing rendition is voiced by Taylor from OverAchievers and T's Table. Find more of Taylor on your favourite podcast host (https://open.spotify.com/show/3D6A0BRvfU9BdnQEDK8ZQv?si=c503d958079b45fb), on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/cha...
Dec 25, 2022•4 min
Tonight I read you "The Elves and the Shoemaker", a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, about some mysterious little helpers who have an interesting reaction to their own Christmas gift. Wishing you a restful sleep, and happy holidays! - If you like this episode please consider subscribing to the podcast to stay up to date with upcoming stories and episodes. You can also find me on instagram @vanessanollyoga, or on youtube at youtube.com/@yogawithv - Music: Carol Of The Bells [Celtic Versio...
Dec 23, 2022•5 min
This evening's relaxing and festive bedtime story is about a tailor (and his cat Simpkin!) rushing to prepare a special Christmas day coat for the mayor of Gloucester. "The Tailor of Gloucester" by Beatrix Potter is read tonight by our returning special guest Jon! I absolutely loved Jon's telling of the story, and love all the amazing art in Beatrix Potter books as well! I hope this story helps get you in the festive mood, or adds some enjoyment and relaxation to your day. If you liked this epis...
Dec 21, 2022•16 min
A roughly 15 minute guided meditation on slowing down and becoming more in tune with both yourself and the natural environment around you. - Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and health! - Episode Music: Adrift Among Infinite Stars by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...
Dec 19, 2022•17 min
