Yoga by Nature Podcast
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsCan't make it to a daily yoga class? You can practice these yoga and meditation audio classes at home or on the move.
Classes vary from 10 mins to 90 mins long, and you can choose a Hatha yoga class, restorative, guided relaxation, yoga nidra or mindfulness meditation. L1 classes are suitable for beginners.
You'll also find yoga for cancer classes which are part of Morven's Healing the Whole Person/ yogaThrive programme for cancer survivors.
These classes are mostly recorded live in group sessions and I am teaching what I see in the room, so you have the benefit of being part of the group process and can refine your yoga with the group.
Yoga can help with stress, insomnia, depression, back pain, cancer recovery, weight loss and much more.
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Ep 39: 75 mins Yoga and Mindfulness Class: Gratitude
June 11, 2014 08:32 - 1 hour - 104 MBHi thanks for listening. This is a Yoga and Mindfulness class where we concentrate on cultivating gratitude as a foundation for manifesting our desires. When we are grateful for what we have, we are content and when we are content our minds are not full of self-limiting stories that hold us back from creating what we truly desire. Try it, it works. The class comprises an opening talk for a few minutes about gratitude and Santosha (contentment), and how it relates to yoga practice. We then ...
Ep 38: 25 mins Yoga Nidra with chakra visualisation and bansuri flute
June 10, 2014 20:07 - 23 minutes - 8.2 MBHello all, Thanks for listening. This is another yoga nidra practice, I recorded it at the Penny Brohn Cancer Care Centre in Bristol with my lovely PB ladies who love yoga. With this one there is a visualisation so you may go quite deep. Yoga Nidra is more than a relaxation - you are going deep into your consciousness and contacting the subconscious at its deepest level, so after practicing make sure you don't have to drive a car or do anything that requires alertness. It can take some ...
Ep 37 20 min Yoga Nidra with Bansuri Flute
May 08, 2014 09:59 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBHello, Namaste! Here is a deep relaxation for you that I recorded at Penny Brohn Cancer Care in Bristol. Yoga Nidra is not just relaxation though, it's a journey into your consciousness - don't be surprised if you go into a waking dream state, this is very common and you may drift in and out of consciousness without being aware of having slept. There are some yoga nidras I have been doing for years and I am still discovering new bits I had previously slept through without realising! Please...
Ep 36 70 min Hatha Flow Class
May 01, 2014 07:57 - 1 hour - 103 MBHello, Here is a Hatha Flow practice for you. If you enjoy being creative with your yoga and finding new ways to link the poses together in a flow style then this is the class for you. If you have never done yoga before then this is not the class for you! Take a look at some of the Hatha classes I have published if you would like a basic yoga class. Please get in touch with any questions or comments: [email protected] - I LOVE hearing from you. My website is www.bristolcommun...
Ep. 35 60 min Restorative Yoga Class
May 01, 2014 07:13 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBDear 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 l...
Ep 34 70 min Level 1 Hatha Yoga Class for Core Strength and Confidence
April 03, 2014 09:19 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBHi 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 o...
Ep 33 70 min Hatha Flow Yoga Class
March 24, 2014 16:56 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBDear 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...
Ep 32 75 mins Yoga and Mindfulness Class
March 06, 2014 11:35 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThis 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 separ...
Ep31. 45 mins Restorative Yoga class
February 13, 2014 14:53 - 47 minutes - 54.8 MBHello, 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 podca...
Ep 30 90 min Heart Opening Hatha Level 1
February 10, 2014 10:13 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBHello, 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 p...
Ep 29 Hatha Flow 75 min practice
December 03, 2013 09:00 - 55.3 MBHello 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 ...
Ep 28 Yoga Nidra with Ocean Visualisation
November 26, 2013 18:38 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWelcome 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 breathi...
Ep 26 Yoga for Hips, Shoulders and Pelvic Floors. 75 mins gentle Hatha class
November 01, 2013 08:27 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBWelcome 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 [email protected]. If you'd like to know more about classes, wor...
Ep 27 Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health: 30 mins Gentle Hatha Yoga class
October 13, 2013 08:48 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThis 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 [email protected]. If you are interested in classes, wo...
Ep 25: Loving Kindness Mantra
October 07, 2013 16:00 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBHello, 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 touc...
Ep. 24 Gentle Hatha Yoga: Dance of Body and Breath 1 hr class
September 26, 2013 13:03 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBHello 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 wit...
Ep. 23 Yoga for Autumn Sniffles
September 18, 2013 08:27 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBDear 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, backbe...
Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra
August 07, 2013 15:17 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBDear 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 u...
Letting Go: 40 mins Strength-Building Yoga Class
June 08, 2013 11:50 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBThis 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 ...
30 min. Yoga for Healthy Sleep
May 20, 2013 12:57 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBDear 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 [...]
Level 1 class to strengthen lower backs
April 02, 2013 06:50 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThese 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 [...]
Snowy Day Yoga Class
January 18, 2013 11:26 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBDear 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 [...]
Yoga for Healthy Sleep
January 17, 2013 11:24 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBWelcome 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 [...]
Yoga for Lower Backs and Shoulders
November 06, 2012 12:27 - 60.2 MBThis 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 [...]
Ep. 84 Yoga Nidra Short Practice with Chakra Visualisation
November 06, 2012 07:28 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBThis 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 [email protected] www.yogabynature.org
Metta - loving kindness meditation
November 06, 2012 07:27 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBHello 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 [...]
Meditation: Power of the breath and the spine.
October 16, 2012 13:22 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThis 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 [...]
Meditation: Witnessing the thoughts
October 16, 2012 13:21 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThis 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 [...]
Yoga Nidra - short practice
September 25, 2012 06:57 - 19 MBPlease 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 [...]
Hips and Hamstrings 40 min Level 1 Class
July 03, 2012 04:13 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBHi 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 [...]
Spring cleaning yoga practice - Level 1
April 25, 2012 14:03 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBDear 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 - [...]
Core process - 1 hr class for core stability
April 05, 2012 10:30 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBHi 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 [...]
Yoga Nidra with Visualisation
February 28, 2012 13:58 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHello 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 [...]
Short morning practice
February 28, 2012 12:11 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBHello 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, [...]
30 minute practice. Yoga for Strength and Stamina. Level 2 Thrive.
November 13, 2011 13:38 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHello all, as requested, here is a 30 minute practice which fits easily into the working day for those of you who are busy and would like to practice more regularly. We focus on the breath and explore how the fully functional breath can help us to find strength and build endurance and stamina. The [...]
Tight tummies and tops - level 1 class to ease the digestion and release tight upper bodies
October 17, 2011 17:51 - 65.7 MBThis is a 70 minute class suitable for Thrivers of any level. The focus is on easing the digestive system and releasing connective tissue in the upper body. You will need a mat, a wall to do Viparita Karani (legs up the wall pose), a belt and either a yoga block or a bolster or [...]
Merge the Body and the Breath - 75 minute practice
October 17, 2011 15:49 - 60.4 MBThis is a 75 minute yoga class I taught at the Penny Brohn Centre in Pill, Bristol. It is suitable for those who have completed level 1 of yogaTHRIVE and are ready for the next step. You will need some wall space as we do Viparita Karani (legs up the wall) and Ardha Chandrasana (half [...]
Awareness of the Breath Meditation 20mins
September 08, 2011 06:57 - 20 MBThis is a simple awareness of the breath practice which is suitable for beginners or those who wish to have more guidance in their practice.
60 minute Level-1 Gentle Class: Lower-Back Love
July 23, 2011 01:55 - 47.6 MBHi - this is the first class to be published. It is suitable for beginners and Thrivers It would be good to follow this class directly with Non-digital Alternate Nostril Breathing to complete the relaxation at the end, as we lost the audio with about 3 minutes to go. To do this podcast you will [...]