Yoga By Nature Podcast

Hello all, This is a yoga nidra to do whenever you need help to see things more clearly. Do you ever find yourself reacting from fear or hurt and making poor judgments because you are stuck in a pattern?  Yoga calls this avidya - the inability to see things as they really are. This is known as ignorance, and it's something we are all vulnerable to. Practising yoga nidra can help you to filter out unhelpful patterns of thought and action, and help life the veil of illusion (maya) that clouds our understanding of the world.  Relax, and enjoy! You can find me here: www.yogabynature.org.  Join me for a class, online or in person and check out upcoming retreats, teacher training and workshops.  Thanks for being part of the community, Morven 

Hello, I wanted to share this with you as it's a bit different. I was inspired after doing meditation on the breath, to interweave perception experiences with the breath into yoga nidra. And this is what happened. We start with a body scan on the breath and then graduate to a yoga nidra which begins with rotation of consciousness and progresses to subtle awareness of the breath and embodied visualisation. It's deeply relaxing and supports an exploration of the inner body and subtle energies.  I hope you find it relaxing too! Any comments or questions please get in touch:  info@yogabynature.org @yogabynatureuk yogabynature.org With gratitude, Morven 

Yoga nidra for energy balance with my new mic - so much better quality now! 30 mins of deep relaxation yoga bliss. Be somewhere you won't be disturbed and have yourself some shuteye. Follow me: www.yogabynature.org | @yogabynatureuk

Hello! This is a recording of a live session that I taught in my Gentle Yoga class on Zoom the other day. It's a fifteen minute savasana for full immersion in the blissful yoga vibes. Perfect for a mid-afternoon refresher (nap!) or just before bed. Edits have been done since the first version was published  - no doorbell in this one! Find me: www.yogabynature.org Instagram: @yogabynatureuk Facebook: Yoga by Nature Community  

Hi everyone, I hope you are all staying well! I offer you here a 30 minute yoga class for those times when you need to move and you need to calm down too! It's not always the right moment for lying still and resting, so if you have energy to burn and still crave that centred peace that yoga brings - this one's for you.  We move through a dynamic sequence using the breathing ratio 1:2, which means your exhale is twice as long as your inhale. It's the magic ratio for triggering the physiological responses that bring about a state of calm and initiate a greater sense of wellbeing

Hello! Thanks for being here. This is a one-hour class, recorded live at one of my Saturday morning Zoom classes. It's fairly dynamic, so if you are looking to move and sweep out the cobwebs this one's for you. We do some cross-referencing through the body, exploring some poses with alternative support pathways so you can learn where your strength lies and how to use it.  Get in touch with me info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature.org

This is a 20 min yoga nidra, manifesting your future fulfilled.  Things will always be changing around us and we will always have the truth of the body and the breath to turn to, providing us with an internal compass to help us navigate this crazy world. Thank you for all your support YBN Community, I love you! Namaste, Morven  Get in touch info@yogabynature.org/ www.yogabynature.org

Hi everyone,  What a strange year it has been! The solstice offers us the opportunity to absorb what has gone before and reflect on what to take into the next cycle. This offering is intended as a space for you to do that. The quiet, dark solstice days require deep rest and inner-nurturing. We start off this one with a slow, mindful flow then move into hibernation mode in restorative long-holds to release the spine and open the hips, finishing with Yoga Nidra and a visualisation to sow the seeds of your intentions for 2021.  I wish you happiness and health in the coming year. Thank you for being part of this community.  With love and metta, Morven  info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature.org

Hello, I hope this finds you well. This is a level 1  yoga practice for these times. I wanted to create a yoga class which breathes life and vitality into all the fibres of your being. Through conscious breath and deliberate movement, you co-create a seamless dance through space - not just in your yoga class but everywhere you go. Designed to counter any stressful effects of life as we currently know it and to hep you through these uniquely complex times. Join me for a class soon - I'm now online with the whole timetable running on Zoom and weekly pre-recorded 30 min classes available too. It would be really lovely to meet you.  Please send your questions, comments and requests to info@yogabynature.org Check me out at www.yogabynature.org  

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.  Questions and comments are always welcome, you can get in touch on info@yogabynature.org. Find me at www.yogabynature.org

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  

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 environment. In this experiential practice, you are led through a series of restorative practices and inquiries to uncover your own intrinsic knowledge of functional movement and inspirational breath.  Surrendering to gravity requires you to trust and surrender, so be prepared to let go of whatever is holding you back.  I'm offering this to you as a gift because I believe that this work is essential to deepening and progressing your yoga journey.  I'd love to know your thoughts - get in touch on info@yogabynature.org

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 here's a little something to help you keep it in shape. We all benefit from postures that release tension and strengthen the back. This class will do both and will help you build awareness of your own postural tendencies and your musculo-skeletal structure.  Props not essential but can sometimes help! Get in touch! info@yogabynature.org Check out what else I'm doing: www.yogabynature.org Namaste! Morven     

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: info@yogabynature.org Find out more about what I'm offering online: www.yogabynature.org Namaste, Morven x

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 nidra practice. Yoag nidra is the relaxing, systemised form of yogic sleep.  Please direct any questions or comments to me at info@yogabynature.org I really really love to hear from you!  You can find out more about online classes, workshops and retreats here www.yogabynature.org Start yoga for only £10 for a month of unlimited yoga.  Lots of love, Morven xx

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 your living room at home. You can do the class in real time or, if you are booked in you can receive a recording of the class which you can do any time within 3 days when the class link expires. I feel so lucky I finally have the chance to meet you in person and connect with the podcast community on a two-way basis!  Check out https://www.yogabynature.org/online-booking to see how you can book into a live online class.  Please let me know if you have an questions or feedback: info@yogabynature.org   Stay well, stay sane,

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.org Namaste, Morven 

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. Wherever you are, I wish you a fantastic day.    If you have any questions or feedback, please contact me on  info@yogabynature.org www.yogabynature.org Namaste, Morven 

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, gets the energy moving through your spine and is also good for the endocrine system, restoring hormonal balance.  We go quite slowly for this one as it's intended as the first one of the day. Feel free to pick up the pace and introduce the breathing pattern as you get the hang of it.  Any questions or feedback to info@yogabynature.org   www.yogabynature.org Namaste, Morven   

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 relaxation and meditation. It's designed to bring you into a direct experience of your deeper consciousness and to enable you to repattern your subconscious mind, forming a healthier, happier you.  I'm always interested to hear what you have to say, so please get in touch with any feedback or comments info@yogabynature.org.  www.yogabynature.org