Izzy and Richie Norton talk about how walking can help process our thoughts and emotions, leaving us with a clearer mind. Richie is an ex rugby player turned yogi and breathwork facilitator who leads a guided meditation about the experience of walking. The music that soundtracks Riche's guided meditation was composed by Callum Au and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.
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Refine your work life balance with Tamu Thomas
Izzy and Tamu Thomas share their experiences of work/life balance and how to put ourselves first. Tamu is a holistic life coach, speaker and author who leads a guided meditation to help us move away from toxic productivity towards listening to our bodies and advocating for ourselves. The music that soundtracks Tamu's guided meditation was composed by Jamie Elless and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.Music you'll hear in this episode includes:
Rachmaninov: Sonata in G minor Op.19 for cello and piano - 3rd movement (Andante)
Jamie Elless: Refine your work life balance
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.5 in C minor - 2nd movement
John Foulds: Iles of Greece, Op.48 No.2
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Expand your creativity with Charlotte Church
Izzy and Charlotte Church chat about how to connect with our inner creativity and imagination. Charlotte Church is a singer turned sound healing therapist who runs a retreat centre in Wales. In this episode, she leads a guided meditation to help us develop our creativity.The music that soundtracks Charlotte's guided meditation was composed by Cecilia Tyrrell and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.Music featured in this episode includes:
Rossini - String Sonata No.1 in G major
Cecilia Tyrell - Expand Your Creativity
Schubert - Notturno Op.148 (post.) in E
Brahms - Symphony No.1 in C minor (2nd movement)
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Manage your fears with Anna Mathur
Izzy and Anna Mathur explore how we can manage our fears so that we can live fuller and more intentional lives. Anna is a psychotherapist and author who leads a guided meditation to lessen the power that fears of the unknown have over us.The music that soundtracks Anna's guided meditation was composed by Sarah Latto and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.Music you'll hear in this episode includes:
Vivaldi: Flute concerto in D major (Andante)
Sarah Latto: Manage Your Fears
Mozart: Divertimento in D major K.136 (2nd movement)
Tchaikovsky: Suite for orchestra Op.61 No.4 in G major (Mozartiana)
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Wind down for the night with Niall Breslin
Izzy and Niall Breslin look at how we can make mindful choices for a more peaceful and fulfilling evening routine. Niall is a podcast host, author, composer and BBC Radio 3 Unwind presenter, who leads a guided meditation to help us reclaim our evenings for some quality relaxation. The music that soundtracks Niall's guided meditation was composed by Piers Connor Kennedy and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this show is the perfect place to pick it up from!Music you'll hear in this episode includes:
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.23 in F minor (2nd movement)
Piers Connor Kennedy: Wind Down for the Evening
Handel: Xerxes (Largo)
Albeniz: Granada
Join Izzy Judd to escape the noise of daily life through the power of music and meditation in the ultimate therapeutic podcast. Experience guided meditations covering themes such as refining work life balance, winding down for the night and easing social anxiety from a range of experts enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack. And if you want the guided meditations without the chat, each one is available separately as a Ten Minute Meditation.
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