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 

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Yoga Nidra for Clear Sight and Discernment

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  

Ep 106 Yoga Nidra on the Subtle Breath

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

Ep 105 Yoga Nidra for Energy Balance

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  

Ep 104: EDITED Savasana - Just the yoga relaxation (without the hard work!)

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 ? I hope you enjoy it! Questions and comments to info@yogabynature.org.  Find me ?: www.yogabynature.org | @yogabynatureuk | Yoga by Nature Community  

Ep 103: L1 - 2 Move into Calm 30 min Hatha Flow Yoga Class

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

Ep 102: L1-2 Hatha Flow Playful Yoga to Switch it Up

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

Ep 101: Yoga Nidra: Setting Intentions in Deep Rest

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

solsticeoffering 2020

Hello,  Thank you for listening. This offering is a forty minute long restful, healing yoga nidra. Not for absolute beginners, in this one we close with a short sitting meditation and pranayama practice where we use a mantra and a visualisation to connect to the universal and foster unconditional love. We all need some of that right now!  Yoga nidra is a way to deep rest, calm and replenishment of body, mind and soul. Make sure you are somewhere where you won't be disturbed. If it's not the right practice for you then make sure to stop it and choose something more suitable - you might find you want to come back to it another time.  As always, lots of love to you. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please contact me on info@yogabynature.org.  Join me for an online class - www.yogabynature.org. We're all connected now via Zoom so come and meet me!    Namaste, Morven   

Ep 98 40 min Yoga Nidra for Energy Balance

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  

Ep 97: Level 1 Yoga - Calm Anxiety with Breath and Movement

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

Ep 97 15 min Chakra Yantra Meditation

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  

Ep 96 Get Ready for Autumn - 30 min Level 1 Hatha yoga class

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 Find out what else I'm up to at www.yogabynature.org  Namaste, Morven 

Ep 95 Breath and Gravity - an exploration of matter, space and yoga

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     

Ep 94 L1 60 min Hatha Yoga Class for Back Care

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

Ep 93 20mins Roots - Grounding and Deeply Restful Yoga Nidra Relaxation

Can'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 minutes to one hour long, and you can choose a Hatha yoga class, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, guided relaxation or a mindfulness meditation. There are also several podcasts suitable for people affected by cancer and which are part of Morven's Healing the Whole Person programme for cancer survivors. If you have cancer, consult a health professional before taking up yoga. Yoga and mindfulness can help you to manage stress, anxiety, depression, back pain, cancer recovery and much more.

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