Hello, Recorded during a Zoom class, this meditation uses the tantric yantras and the bija mantras for the chakras as a point of focus in meditation. The yantras are sacred diagrams used for meditation and we visualise them as we move through the seven chakras (energy centres). Bija mantras are the seed sounds of the chakras; chanting them aloud or silently is said to cause a balancing resonance in the location of the chakra. If you enjoy this meditation, please write me a review on iTunes. Ques...
Sep 11, 2020•16 min•Ep. 97
This is a half-hour session designed to fit into your day as a pre-work or lunchtime practice. We do lots of breath work to open up the lungs and a kriya to clear out excess mucous. The postures will open up the chest, help you find space for the breath in the side of the body and restore you to a state of health and vitality. Feedback is always welcome! Please write me a review on iTunes if you like this podcast. info@yogabynature.org . Find me at www.yogabyature.org With gratitude, Morven x...
Sep 04, 2020•32 min•Ep. 96
This workshop was part #3 of a series that I taught on Zoom recently. The workshop series focused on deep exploration of the internal landscape - progressively letting go, mapping the internal physical space and, in this session, exploring ourselves as beings intrinsically in relationship to gravity. Breath influences the way we experience gravity and continually shifts the internal and external space. It is the medium by which we can uncover more about ourselves in relationship to the immediate...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 95
Spinal health is key in yoga practice. All movement originates in the spine and eventually feeds back to the spine. The spine influences our posture and the health of our internal systems. It is the channel through which the nerves pass in order to broadcast information throughout the body, like a radio mast. According to the ancient texts, the spine houses the central energy channel(shushumna nadi) through which Kundalini (awakening energy) flows to connect us with our higher consciousness. So ...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 94
Hello, This is a yoga nidra practice designed to bring you into a profound, nurturing awareness of your being, down to a cellular level. Make time for deep rest and restoration, it's the most healing gift you can give yourself. Make sure you're somewhere where you won't be disturbed. The instructions are for those lying down but you could also be seated - just adapt the instructions accordingly. Please get in touch if you have any questions at all or if you would like to share your comments: inf...
Jun 25, 2020•23 min•Ep. 93
Hello and thank you for listening, This podcast was originally recorded as a public Zoom class in video format so there are one or two references to what you can't see! It won't affect your understanding of the instructions though. We start off in legs up the wall pose to reset the nervous system and then move into some luscious, flowing yoga sequences designed to soothe and move the body without building heat. There are lots of pauses for breath and we close with a deeply restful 15 min yoga ni...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 92
Hello! This is another short video which I made in response to the current coronavirus situation and all the unrest that has been brought into our lives on the macro and the micro scales. It only takes 15 mins to do and it's the perfect preparation for restful sleep, with an adrenal balancing twist and a mild inversion with the legs up the wall to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and bring you into a place of calm and rest. Do join me live on Zoom if you have the chance! I'm streaming...
Apr 05, 2020•16 min
Hello! This meditation is just 5 minutes and it's a little piece of sanity amongst all the Coronavirus madness and stress. The 5 minute Breathing Space is a mindfulness meditation which you can do any time you need to centre yourself - do it on the bus, in the garden, at work. It will help you to distance yourself from any persistent or out of control thoughts or feelings. Join me for a live streamed video class! As all of my yoga classes have now moved online, you can now practice with me in yo...
Mar 24, 2020•6 min•Ep. 89
Hello! Thank you for listening. This one's a bit spicy - if you like to move and flow first thing in the morning, you'll like it. It's great to do if you only have 20 minutes for your yoga fix and enough to feel as though you've worked out, stretched and energised yourself. You will feel pretty badass after doing this, I have to say. Wherever you are, I hope you are having an amazing day. If you have any questions, requests or feedback please contact me on info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature....
Feb 22, 2020•22 min•Ep. 88
Hello and thank you for listening. This latest offering is a 20 minute morning practice suitable for you if you would like a basic all round yoga sequence which cares for your lower back. It's moderately paced with poses on the belly, seated and standing. Feel smug as you breeze into the office in the morning after doing this - 20 minutes is all you need to feel great for the rest of the day. You never regret doing morning yoga. I am committed to bringing yoga to anyone who needs it or wants it....
Feb 22, 2020•21 min•Ep. 87
Hi thanks for listening! This is a no-frills classical sun salutation intended as a support for your home practice. Lots of people ask me if there is a guide to sun salutation that they can use when they are starting their home practice. Now I can answer "yes!". Here it is. There are many different variations of this sequence - this is the original and basic form which is good to learn as it forms the basis of all the other sun salutation variations. It's a great warm-up for all the major joints...
Oct 11, 2019•4 min
Hello and thanks for listening, This is a 45 minute intermediate/ advanced practice which will lead you through the 5 koshas. A complete yoga nidra will lead you through these five layers, but this practice does so explicitly, guiding you into an experience of each layer, or sheath, and naming it so that you can create an internal map and identify landmarks within the interior landscape. This is not a beginner's practice. Yogic sleep (Yoga Nidra) is an internal yoga practice, similar to relaxati...
Sep 18, 2019•47 min•Ep. 85
Hi, thank you for listening. This is a meditation intended for serious students of Yoga who would like to deepen their awareness practice and create sensitivity to the subtle energy currents within the body. The five pranas - Prana, Apana, Udana, Samana and Vyana are currents that harmonise the flow of prana around the body. If you are a beginner, practice first with awareness of the breath meditation and body scan on the breath. Please let me know if you have any questions at all. info@yogabyna...
Aug 21, 2019•11 min•Ep. 84
A meditation exploring the breath and its dynamic healing nature. A grounding practice designed to bring you out of your head and into your body - tuning into the breath and the physical sensations can help to reduce anxiety and overthinking, bringing you into a state of calm and increasing feelings of wellbeing. This practice is usually done lying down but you can do it seated or even standing if you prefer. If you have an questions or comments, please contact Morven on info@yogabynature.org ww...
Jun 14, 2019•12 min•Ep. 83
This yoga nidra practice takes you through the energy centres in the body, situated along the spine and into the head. Build awareness of the aspects of subtle energy within the body and how the emotions and attitudes held in the mind are expressed through these powerful channels. A deeply relaxing practice that enhances mind-body awareness. If you have any questions or comments, please drop me a line: info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature.org...
Jun 14, 2019•34 min•Ep. 82
A journey into Yoga Nidra and a discovery of the elemental properties of the physical body. Experience the elements within yourself and understand your connection to Nature and the ancient ancestors - Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether. You can do this practice at home or on the move. If you can, find a comfortable place to lie down where you won't be disturbed. Alternatively, you can do this on the bus - I've tried it and it works! Any questions or comments to info@yogabynature.org. Namaste, Morven...
May 01, 2019•23 min•Ep. 81
This meditation teaches you to be present with an emotional charge and, rather than getting caught up in a story about the thought, locating its physical location in the body. This helps you to move through the emotional disturbance without creating a repetitive and unhelpful narrative related to the thought. Namaste, Morven info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature.org...
Nov 27, 2018•9 min•Ep. 80
Cultivate social connection, empathy and compassion with this short meditation which guides you through kindness to self, a friend and all beings of the world. Metta bhavana is a Buddhist practice integral to the Buddhist path to liberation from suffering. It helps to dissolve resistance, feelings of isolation and separation and develop empathy. Plesae contact Morven with any questions or feedback: info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature.org Yoga for Cancer: www.healingthewholeperson.co.uk...
Jul 04, 2018•11 min•Ep. 79
Noone brings about positive change or improvement with criticism! this includes the way you talk to yourself. Question: Would you want to spend time with someone who spoke to you the way you speak to yourself? If the answer is no, then some self-kindness is in order. In Buddhism, the word compassion includes compassion to self, as it is recognised that true compassion can only exist if it includes self as well as others. Be your own cheerleader. Enjoy, Namaste Morven x...
Jul 03, 2018•11 min•Ep. 77
Hello, This is a short meditation deisgned to help you to seek out the subtle experiences of pleasure and savour the moment. Suitable for anyone interested in mindfulness and meditation. info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature.org
Jun 22, 2018•10 min
This is a ten minute mindfulness meditation working with the sounds. Focusing on the sounds can help to train the mind to receive information without judging or reacting in a kneejerk way. www.yogabynature.org info@yogabynature.org
Jun 22, 2018•10 min
Welcome This is a body scan meditation which you can do lying down, sitting or standing. I recommend lying down to do it if possible. The instructions will assume you are lying down but just adapt according to what you're doing. This is a meditation on the body but it can be done when you need a relaxation, as it is a relaxing practice which will take you out of your head and into your body. www.healingthewholeperson.co.uk www.yogabynature.org Please get in touch with feedback or general comment...
Jun 11, 2018•13 min•Ep. 69
Welcome. This class is one that I recorded over the weekend for the teacher trainees on the Yogafurie teacher training programme in Bristol. It's all about recognising tendencies to slip into mechanical, familiar patterns and includes ways of repatterning and renewing experience to keep it fresh. Instead of savasana we end with a mindfulness meditation on the sounds. This class is intended as a support to the trainees on the Yogafurie course but it can also be enjoyed by anyone who wants to try ...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 68
A gentle, steadily-moving yoga class which focuses on standing poses and core awareness, building up to some very gentle core strengthening work. Healing the Whole Person is a heart-led, mindful approach to yoga for people affected by cancer. If you have cancer, consult your doctor before beginning a yoga practice. info@yogabyature.org www.healingthewholeperson.co.uk
May 03, 2018•1 hr 7 min
A breathwork (pranayama) practice for relaxation and healing. Balance your breath, body and mind with a guided, meditative breathing practice. Suitable for anyone who is looking for a calmer state of mind and better body-mind awareness. Suitable for people affected by cancer. Healing the Whole Person is a heart-led, mindful approach to yoga for people affected by cancer. www.healingthewholeperson.co.uk
May 03, 2018•8 min
A gentle yoga practice designed to help the digestive system to function well. If you are having treatment for cancer it may help digestive issues you are experiencing as a result of your treatment. We also work on shoulder releasing movement. This free audio class is suitable for beginners and people affected by cancer. Healing the Whole Person is a heart-led, mindful approach to yoga for people affected by cancer. If you have cancer, please consult a doctor before beginning yoga. Namaste, Morv...
Apr 28, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Yoga for healthy sleep is a short restorative yoga class which includes some of the most restful, caling yoga practices and poses. Gentle, supported yoga poses and breathwork. Suitable for beginners and people affected by cancer. Healing the Whole Person is a heart-led, mindful approach to yoga for cancer survivors. If you have cancer, please consult your doctor before beginning a yoga practice. Namaste, Morven Hamilton www.healingthewholeperson.co.uk info@yogabynature.org...
Apr 28, 2018•31 min
This mindfulness meditation on the body is a gentle way to cultivate greater body awareness, broaden your perspective and find calm. Suitable for people affected by cancer. Healing the Whole Person is a heart-led, mindful approach to yoga and midnfulness for cancer survivors adn their loved ones. Suitable for beginners. Namaste, Morven Hamilton www.healingthewholeperson.co.uk info@yogabynature.org
Apr 28, 2018•21 min
This practice is aimed at women who are looking for a gentle, therapeutic approach to yoga. A compassionate awareness yoga class focusing on joint-freeing, pelvic floor health, hip and shoulder releases. Suitable for people affected by cancer. If you have cancer, please consult a doctor before beginning a yoga practice. Don't do anything that causes pain or aggravates existing pain. Namaste, Morven Hamilton www.healingthewholeperson.co.uk info@yogabynature.org...
Apr 28, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Hello! I had to share this practice as I loved doing it myself. It's a 50 min Hatha Flow yoga class. Suitable for high beginners and intermediate students. It's all about finding buoyancy through the spine, suspension from the core and ease in the shoulders and hips. The intention is to help you move with strength, grace and ease both on and off the mat. Props - just a brick/ block (optional) and a mat. Enjoy! With gratitude, Morven info@yogabynature.org - your feedback is always welcome. www.yo...
Mar 18, 2018•54 min•Ep. 67
