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Hello 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 holds are longer than usual. Please don't put yourself under strain and don't go into pain! If you need to rest then rest in child's pose until your breathing returns to normal. Above all be kind to yourself. If you would like to join the Bristol Community Yoga Podcast Community then you can find us on Facebook - there's a group and a page where you can check in and see what's new and what I'm doing around Bristol. Join the mailing list at: http://pranashakti.co.uk/mailchimp/subscribe and if you have any questions at all please email me at communityyogabristol@gmail.com. With gratitude, Morven

This 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 cushion if you need something to sit on. I hope you enjoy the practice; if you are interested in hearing more then please subscribe to Bristol Community Yoga in iTunes and write me a review. If you would like to know more about me then please visit www.bristolcommunityyoga.co.uk and join the mailing list here: http://pranashakti.co.uk/mailchimp/subscribe. If you would like to join the BCommYo Podcast Facebook group then find us at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=85545437217. Get in touch if you have any questions! Email me at communityyogabristol@gmail.com. Enjoy your yoga. With love, Morven

This 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 moon). You will also need up to four blocks; if you don't have blocks you can use a stack of books, a box or something similar. We open with a meditation on the breath. The meditation is good for pain relief and provides a perspective on the psycho-physical emotional response to the breathing cycle. If you would like to know more about me then please visit www.bristolcommunityyoga.co.uk and join the mailing list here: http://pranashakti.co.uk/mailchimp/subscribe. If you would like to join the BCommYo Podcast Facebook group then find us at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=85545437217. If you have any questions  or comments about the practice then please email me at communityyogabristol.gmail.com. I hope you have a beautiful practice, Om Shanti! Morve

This is a simple awareness of the breath practice which is suitable for beginners or those who wish to have more guidance in their practice.

Hi - 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 need: a yoga mat, a block or a cushion, possibly a belt to assist with the quad stretch and to hold if you can't interlock your hands behind your back for the chest release. Your feedback is greatly appreciated - I am on a learning curve here with the podcasting lark. Please do email me at shakti@yogamail.com if you have any questions or comments. I will happily post a pic or two if you wish to have a pose demonstrated. Let me know your thoughts. I am planning to publish shorter, 15 - 25 min podcasts for everyday home practice - let me know if you would be interested in that. To join the Bristol Community Yoga mailing list and receive updates of new podcasts, classes and workshops with Morven, please visit www.bristolcommunityyoga.co.uk/page/contact. To join the BCommYo Podcast Facebook Group to receive info on upcoming podcasts and online courses, visit http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=85545437217 Enjoy!