A short 8 to 9 minute guided present moment awareness meditation you can do any time and anywhere to become more grounded in the present moment. This quick meditation is beginner friendly and focuses on observing different feelings, senses, and thoughts as they arrive. Some days you may find this more challenging than others, and some days this meditation may pass by easily. You can repeat this meditation multiple times and have a different experience each day. You also have the option to stay i...
Dec 05, 2022•9 min
Today I share a free 15 minute guided meditation for stress relief. This episode is all about relaxing and softening to counteract the stress we face on a day-to-day basis. The theme of softening and relaxing is applied to the breath, the body, and the mind with a mantra in this 15 minute class. In an effort to create balance, this meditation focuses on removing tension in the mind, the breath, the chest, the shoulders, and the jaw especially, as we tend to curl and clench or become stagnant in ...
Nov 21, 2022•14 min
A super relaxing 10 to 15 minute meditation you can do lying down to release stress. This class calls for breathwork, so if you struggle with some of the holds don't worry and just make sure you're lengthening the inhales and exhales as best you can. You can always return to this class again and see how you've improved if you do struggle with it! After our three part breathwork is a guided relaxation and a short savasana to fully let go and release. This guided meditation is great for stress, an...
Nov 07, 2022•13 min
A 10 minute guided meditation on opening the heart, the mind, and the body. This meditation class is about opening space so that you can release, relax, and give and receive more fully in your life. Remove stress and tension with the breath, and allow space to receive anytime with this quick meditation. Sending you love and light, and I hope you find this meditation helpful! - The following music was used for this media project: Music: Relaxing Guitar by Liron Free download: https://filmmusic.io...
Oct 24, 2022•10 min
A quick 5 minute meditation - set to music - to help those with a busy mind find a little pocket of relaxation. Enjoy! Sending peace and love. - The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sweet Romantic Oriental Piano Song by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7075-sweet-romantic-oriental-piano-song License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles...
Oct 10, 2022•5 min
A 15 minute meditation going back to the basics. This beginner meditation covers the idea of being gentle with yourself, observing the breath and body, what it means to "breathe into" part of the body, why it's often recommended to journal after meditation, the tradition of "Namaste" at the end of yoga and meditation classes, and the importance of PRACTICING. Hope this one helps break down a few concepts that could be confusing to beginners. 15 minutes is a quick time to cover everything, but I ...
Sep 26, 2022•17 min
Today's 10 minute meditation is all about visualization! We'll be using visualization to invite in the emotion associated with any intentions or feelings we want more of in our lives. This class was made to follow last week's, in that after clearing out the old, we should have some extra space to let in all the new things we want to cultivate in our lives. Hope you enjoy this one! Namaste. - Music: Relaxing Peaceful Presence by Liron Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7724-relaxing-peaceful-presenc...
Jul 25, 2022•10 min
A 15 minute guided meditation inspired by energy flow, chakras, and reiki practices. This class includes slightly more advanced breathing and visualization practices, but I hope this class serves you in helping release any emotional or physical tension you may have been carrying without noticing. Namaste! - The following music was used for this media project: Music: Dawn Forest Healing (Loopable) by chilledmusic Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8075-dawn-forest-healing-loopable License (...
Jul 18, 2022•14 min
"Christmas in July"? New-Years in July! Today's meditation episode is a 15 minute belated New Years special for 2022! This mindfulness class is all about taking back the power you hold in choosing what to let go of. We release both mental and physical tension through the breath and imaginative cord-cutting. I hope you enjoy and find it useful. Namaste! - Music: Relaxing Peaceful Presence by Liron Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7724-relaxing-peaceful-presence License: https://filmmusic.io/standa...
Jul 11, 2022•14 min
Today's holiday story is "The Velveteen Rabbit: or How Toys Become Real" by Margery Williams. A classic story about a Christmas present who learns what it means to be "real". This relaxing and magical Christmas inspired tale is told by our main podcast host, Vanessa. I hope you'll love the final episode of our sleepy bedtime stories, and that you feel thoroughly relaxed and festive after this series. Wishing you all happy holidays, and a peaceful new year. See you in 2022! - Follow on your favou...
Dec 25, 2021•25 min
Tonight's holiday bedtime story is "Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement C. Moore. A classic tale about a Jolly fellow who delivers presents with his sleigh and reindeer. This sleepy story is told by returning guest Jon of Noise Berry Games. Cozy up and enjoy our shortest relaxing tale this holiday season! - Find more of Jon and Noise Berry Games at: https://www.youtube.com/c/NoiseBerryGames and https://twitter.com/serjonsnow ... and be sure to let him know if y...
Dec 24, 2021•4 min
The third and final part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, told by Alex Mildenberger and Jake "The Snake" of Cover Me Pod. One of the most theatrical tellings of our story, follow as we reach the final conclusion of this holiday tale. What message does the third spirit have in store? Will Scrooge learn to change his ways? Listen on to find out. And be sure to let these gents know if you loved their story episode! - Find more of Cover Me Pod by: using the twitter hashtag #CoverMePod, emailin...
Dec 23, 2021•47 min
The second part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, told by yours truly. Relax, enjoy, and join us tomorrow for the third and final part of the story. Happy holidays! - Find me on instagram and facebook @vanessanollyoga, and like and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred platform to stay up to date! - Music: Carol Of The Bells [Celtic Version] by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7137-carol-of-the-bells-celtic-version License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license - This...
Dec 22, 2021•54 min
The first part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol", told by actors Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda. A theatrical yet relaxing telling of the story of one old Mr. Scrooge, who learns a lesson about kindness and holiday cheer in an inexplicable way. What will become of Mr.Scrooge and how will Christmas go? Stay tuned to find out! Be sure to follow and subscribe to make sure you catch the full story; And let Keshia and Bianca know if you loved their telling of the story! - ...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 34 min
And so the Meditations with Vanessa Holiday Story Special begins! Today on the podcast we have special guest Jon (AKA "JaR") from Noise Berry Games reading The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry! A memorable and unique Christmas story about the art of giving without expecting anything in return. We hope you'll enjoy this relaxing story style episode, and be sure to tune in during the 20th-25th of December for more holiday inspired stories here on the podcast! - To find more of Jon: https://www.youtube...
Dec 20, 2021•11 min
The final affirmation in the mantra guided meditation series is all about surrender and faith. What can you let go of? I hope you've enjoyed this episode, and thank you so much to those of you who made it through all the affirmations! Love and Light! - Music: Tranquility Base by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4542-tranquility-base License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license...
Dec 20, 2021•9 min
The fourth in a series of short guided meditations focused on sitting with affirmations and mantras. This episode is all about cultivating a sense of calm, balance, and equanimity so that we can respond to life rather than simply reacting. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I'll see you next week for our final affirmation mantra meditation together! - Music: Tranquility Base by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4542-tranquility-base License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-...
Dec 13, 2021•8 min
The third mantra affirmation guided meditation in the series. Today's episode is all about meditating on the topic of insight, and being honest with not only others, but ourselves. Feel free to set aside some time after today's meditation to journal anything that comes up for you. Namaste! - Music: Ancient Winds Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5725-ancient-winds-preview License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license...
Dec 06, 2021•8 min
Today is the second mantra and affirmation guided meditation in the mini-series! Today is all about cultivating and growing a sense of love. Love for others, self love, and a broader understanding that it is safe to love. Hope you like this short guided affirmation meditation! Love and light! - Music: Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5728-elf-meditation-preview License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license...
Nov 29, 2021•6 min
Today we begin a weekly mini-series on the podcast! For five weeks I'll be sharing a mantra and affirmation focused meditation that you can follow along with at home, and incorporate into your week! Today we begin with an affirmation all about cultivating a sense of ease and softness. This guided meditation is perfect when you've been too busy "doing" without enough "being". Hope you enjoy! And hope to see you for next week's affirmation as well. Love and light! - Find me: on Youtube ( https://w...
Nov 22, 2021•7 min
A meditation focused on creating energy flow and a good feeling at the heart centre, so we can nurture and grow the things we want to cultivate more of, and leave what doesn't serve you anymore. Try to set any limiting beliefs aside and be present with your body and mind for this 10 minutes of guided meditation! I hope this class can help you on your journey. No music, so as always feel free to add background noise or music if you find it helpful. Namaste!
Nov 15, 2021•10 min
A roughly 10 minute meditation on cultivating a feeling of inspiration and/or purpose! Great for a bit of energy in the morning or afternoon, but can be done in the evenings as well to set up for the next day! Feel free to journal any thoughts that come to you during this episode. Prompts mentioned: - If I knew it was impossible to fail, what would I do? - What would inspire me? - What is one thing I can do today to bring me closer to a feeling of excitement and purpose? Namaste!...
Aug 23, 2021•8 min
An 8 minute morning meditation focusing on cultivating happiness, love, and peace, so that you can carry this energy with you as you go into your day! Hope you like this one! Namaste! + This class is without music, so if you prefer music to help you focus, please choose a playlist you'd like for our 8-10 minutes together!
Jul 12, 2021•8 min
A 5 minute guided meditation on clearing space and setting a positive intention for your day. No music in today's episode, so feel free to play your own music if you find it helpful! Namaste!
Jun 28, 2021•5 min
A quick guided breathing meditation focusing on the many directions you can move your breath. This guided meditation will help you build a foundation of focus and awareness, along with some big deep breaths to oxygenate and relax the body. Namaste! Music: Ancient Winds Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5725-ancient-winds-preview License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license...
Jun 14, 2021•8 min
A 5 minute guided meditation on awareness of the present moment, and seeing the good that is always available to us. Hope you like this simple yet powerful meditation! I'll see you at the next episode :)
May 31, 2021•5 min
A short guided meditation (just over 5 minutes) to create the feeling of space in both the body and mind. Open up to acceptance that there is always more to know and learn in the universe. - Music: Ebbs And Flows Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5727-ebbs-and-flows-preview License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
May 17, 2021•7 min
A quick guided mindfulness meditation! We check in with how we're feeling in our bodies, minds, emotions, and energy today. This class is about both noticing, and making a peaceful relationship with our inner world. Namaste! - Music Used: Wind Of The Rainforest Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5729-wind-of-the-rainforest-preview License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
May 03, 2021•6 min
A simple guided meditation to feel positive and bright. Please subscribe/follow the podcast for more episodes! Namasté. - Music Used: Ebbs And Flows Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5727-ebbs-and-flows-preview License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Apr 19, 2021•8 min
A 10 minute guided meditation focused on cultivating self-love and self-esteem! Remember, self-esteem and self-care are not always boastful, big, or noticeable actions. Instead, this episode is about fuelling an inner knowing and confidence to help shine a little brighter and create space for more truthful thoughts about ourselves, our minds, and our bodies. Hope you like this one! Namaste! - Music used: Wind Of The Rainforest Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/...
Apr 05, 2021•10 min
