Dear All, This is a Restorative Yoga class I recorded at the Penny Brohn Centre in Bristol. It's suitable for anyone who wants to gently stretch, wind down and relax, and for anyone following the YogaThrive course for cancer support. Please see the Facebook group for pics of poses that may be tricky to visualise from verbal instruction. I hope you enjoy the class! If you have any questions or comments please get in touch. You can contact me on communityyogabristol.gmail.com. If you'd like more i...
May 01, 2014•1 hr 6 min
Hi thanks for listening. This is a basic Hatha yoga class suitable for beginners and also for more experienced practitioners who are looking for a class with plenty of standing poses and tips on how to functionally build core strength. This class is also suitable for YogaThrive participants who are following the programme for yoga for cancer support. Come on retreat with me (Morven Hamilton), Ali Gunning and Tim Chalice to Springhead, Dorset on 2nd -5th May. We are going to have four days of yog...
Apr 03, 2014•1 hr 9 min
Dear all, thanks for listening. The following is a good, all-round flow yoga practice - it'll be easier to follow for those with some prior experience of yoga so I suggest going to some classes with a teacher before trying this at home. I have a bit of a cold in this one so please bear with the funny voice and the occasional cough! You don't need anything fancy, just your beautiful self and your mat will do. Blankets and eye pillows are always good for relaxation. If you'd like to spend longer d...
Mar 24, 2014•1 hr 9 min
This one is recording of a class at The Southville Centre in Bristol where I teach a Yoga and Mindfulness course. The class weaves concepts from Mindfulness, and Mindfuless practices into Hatha yoga. We begin with a short explanation of the theme, then go on to a short sitting meditation followed by mindfully practiced postures and a closing meditation. Students are invited to take a simple practice home with them to think about for the week. Please note: Yoga and Mindfulness are not separate th...
Mar 06, 2014•1 hr 17 min
Hello, This class was recorded at the Penny Brohn Centre in Bristol and it's suitable for anyone who needs to wind down and gently stretch, and anyone who would like to learn to meditate. There's nothing fancy in this class and the only props you'll need are a couple of blocks or cushions. This was a class especially for my Level 2 Thrive ladies who appeared at class having battled their way through storms to get there and valiantly persevered through the crazy Bristol traffic. This podcast is d...
Feb 13, 2014•48 min
Hello, welcome and thanks for listening. This class is one that I recorded at Bristol City Yoga at the Hatha Beginner's class on Thursday evening. For the final pose, you will need 2 blocks and a bolster or a rolled blanket. If you don't have any blocks then you can use cushions instead, in fact they'll be more comfortable! You'll also need some wall space for the standing poses. We focus on opening up the chest and shoulder area, and it's a fairly dynamic class with plenty of standing poses to ...
Feb 10, 2014•1 hr 25 min
Hello and welcome! This is a Hatha Flow practice - a bit of a departure from the usual classes that I publish. It was recorded at the Monday night Arnos Vale Spielman Centre class in Bristol. It's suitable for Level 1 practitioners but it's a little more dynamic than the usual gentle yoga classes in this series. We flow through poses using the basic Sun Salutation as a basis for the practice. There's no audio introduction as I am in between recording devices at the moment and my attempts to conv...
Dec 03, 20130
Welcome to this podcast. I am publishing this one without an audio introduction because, alas my beloved Zoom Handy Recorder has shuffled off to a better place in between recording the class and recording the intro. This one was recorded at Bristol City Yoga where I teach a Friday evening restorative class from 6.45 - 7.45pm. If you are local then please drop in to the class any time. We don't do Yoga Nidra every week but we do plenty of nourishing, relaxing, supportive yoga with breathing and l...
Nov 26, 2013•31 min
Welcome to this podcast! This is a Hatha yoga practice suitable for those on the yogaThrive programme and those seeking a gentle-ish practice. You will need 2 blocks and a belt for this one. If you don't have blocks you can use cushions or pillows, just make sure that they are of the same height. If you'd like to get in touch with me I'd be delighted to hear from you. My name's Morven and you can contact me on communityyogabristol@gmail.com. If you'd like to know more about classes, workshops an...
Nov 01, 2013•1 hr 8 min
This class is roughly 30 mins long and is a class specifically focused on the pelvic floor area. We do breathing practices and physical exercises to help to build the neuromuscular connection to the pelvic floor, and to build strength, suppleness and control. You will need your yoga mat and a blanket to stay warm for the relaxation. If you'd like to get in touch with any questions or comments you can drop me a line at communityyogabristol@gmail.com. If you are interested in classes, workshops an...
Oct 13, 2013•35 min
Hello, this is a little mini podcast for all those who would like to hear a very lovely yoga mantra with a beautiful intention. It is a lovingkindness, or metta bhavana, mantra. I recorded it with my wonderful Level 2 students at the Penny Brohn Centre in Bristol last week. You can just listen if you like, or you can use this recording to help you to learn the mantra. I will post the words on the Yoga Community Podcast Facebook group for you. If you have any questions you can get in touch with m...
Oct 07, 2013•4 min
Hello and welcome to this yoga class. This one is a fairly restorative class for you. I recorded it at the Penny Brohn Centre in Bristol where I teach the Yoga Thrive programme for cancer support. We do a lot of work around watching the breath and its relationship with the body, and plenty of heart and shoulder opening poses to help the breath flow more freely. This class is good for focus and relaxation and also for anyone who is looking for a gentle practice that specifically deals with freein...
Sep 26, 2013•1 hr 11 min
Dear All, It's been a while since I got in touch with a new class for you. Summer activities took me out of podcastland but I'm back again with new inspiration and looking forward to offering more recordings of classes over the next weeks. This practice is a special one-off episode for chasing away Autumn illness. Many of us have already succumbed to the sniffles as the temperature has dropped and our bodies are busy readjusting. The practice includes breathwork, shoulder releases, backbends, tw...
Sep 18, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Dear All, Thanks for tuning in. This episode is an amended version of the previous post which contained a fault in the audio. I have tested this one and it's working fine but do let me know if there is any problem. This is a gentle and restful restorative yoga practice and we end with Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) which is incredibly yummy deep relaxation. We devote the last 25 minutes of the class to this relaxation. Leading up to Nidra we do some gentle slow-flow postures, beginning in legs up the ...
Aug 07, 2013•1 hr 9 min
This class is a good strength-builder. We start off dynamically to warm up the body and then move into a long holds sequence which will help to build strength, endurance and stamina. Especially good if you are looking for strong core, legs and back. Off the mat, this class helps you to look at your resistance to what's happening and to move through it with detachment rather than reacting. You will need your sticky mat and possibly a block to sit on and a blanket to keep warm in the closing relax...
Jun 08, 2013•40 min
Dear All, Here is a thirty minute practice that you can easily do at home in the evening before you go to bed, it can help you to sleep restfully. For this practice it will be useful to have a bolster or some cushions or pillows which will serve as such. You will also need [...]
May 20, 2013•32 min
These practices for lower back pain are very popular! Here is another sequence. It's a little longer than the last one - a 90 minute session I recorded at Bristol City Yoga recently. It's fairly dynamic and will keep you on your toes whilst focusing on keeping the lower back safe and strong and the [...]
Apr 02, 2013•1 hr 27 min
Dear All, This is a class I recorded this morning while the snow piled up outside and the pavements already were becoming icy. The class is focused on preparing the body to contend with the cold weather and the challenges that walking on the ice poses to our balance and to particular muscle groups. We also [...]
Jan 18, 2013•1 hr 16 min
Welcome to this podcast! This is a recording of a workshop that I regularly run in Bristol called Yoga for Healthy Sleep. During the workshop we have a yoga class, followed by discussion on how yoga philosophy can help you manage your thoughts and get to know your mind better, with a view to utilising [...]
Jan 17, 2013•1 hr 23 min
This class is suitable for Level 1 Thrive Yoga - quite an energetic one though! You will need a belt, a couple of blocks (or something to improvise with!) and some wall space. A great class for you if you are wanting to strengthen your lower back and ease your shoulders. I am very happy to [...]
Nov 06, 20120
This is a Yoga Nidra practice with a visualisation of the seven chakras (energy centres) in the body. When you are familiar with this practice, try episode 82 which is more of an intuitive journey through the chakras. Notice which chakras you feel have more energy and which have less. Any questions or comments please contact me on info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature.org...
Nov 06, 2012•23 min•Ep. 84
Hello all, This podcast is a recording of a meditation from Week 6 of the Introduction to Meditation course at Bristol City Yoga in Bristol. Existing students, this is for you to practice at home. For those out there in cyberspace it can stand alone as a meditation. The course will be published online soon so [...]
Nov 06, 2012•24 min
This is a of meditation from Week 4 of the Introduction to Meditation course at Bristol City Yoga in Bristol. Existing students, this is for you to practice at home. For those out there in cyberspace it can stand alone as a meditation. The course will be published online soon so get in touch with [...]
Oct 16, 2012•13 min
This is a witness meditation from Week 5 of the Introduction to Meditation course at Bristol City Yoga in Bristol. Existing students, this is for you to practice at home. For those out there in cyberspace it can stand alone as a meditation. The course will be published online soon so get in touch with [...]
Oct 16, 2012•13 min
Please listen to Introduction to Yoga Nidra before doing this practice. This is a short practice for when you do not have time to do the whole practice of Yoga Nidra. It can be done at home, lying on your bed or alternatively it can be done sitting in a chair. I have done Yoga [...]
Sep 25, 20120
Hi thanks for listening. This is is a short practice, edited from a longer class that I taught at the Penny Brohn Centre in Pill, Bristol. It is equivalent to level 2 Thrive. We start off in legs up the wall pose for relaxation and some hip and hamstring openers on the back, then we [...]
Jul 03, 2012•47 min
Dear all, thanks for listening and thanks for being part of this yoga community. This recording is a class that I taught recently at Wells Road Osteopaths in Knowle, Bristol. I really enjoyed teaching this class, partly because my students are awesome and so much fun, and partly because it's such a lovely sequence - [...]
Apr 25, 2012•1 hr 4 min
Hi All, thanks for checking in. This class is one that I recorded at Penny Brohn Cancer Care in Pill, Bristol. It corresponds roughly to week 3 of the Thrive programme and is a fairly gentle beginners yoga class, although we do some deep core work on the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles which will [...]
Apr 05, 2012•1 hr 2 min
Hello all, This is a Yoga Nidra practice that I recorded at Bristol City Yoga during an introduction to meditation course that I teach there. Although Yoga Nidra is not meditation, it is deeply relaxing and it can help to open the subconscious mind, relax the body and prepare you for meditation. This practice has [...]
Feb 28, 2012•37 min
Hello all, this is a short-ish practice to wake up in the morning with, or to re-energise at any time of day. We start off gently with some basic breathing and then move to gentle warm ups and then into standing poses. This class was recorded at Wells Road Osteopaths and it is Level 1, [...]
Feb 28, 2012•45 min
