The Music & Meditation Podcast

Nao shares her personal experience of insomnia and chats to yoga and meditation expert Rod Stryker about how meditation can help you to rest more easily and sleep more soundly. Nao credits Rod's yoga nidra videos as a huge part in her recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and in this episode they explore why sleeping and resting well proves so difficult in modern-day life.The music that soundtracks Rod's guided meditation was composed by Sam Rapley and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this podcast.Whether you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Tchaikovsky: Sweet Dreams Sam Rapley: Ease Grieg: Ave Maris Stella Grieg: Lyric Pieces Op. 54 Notturno

Nao speaks to therapist and author Marisa Peer about imposter syndrome, which is when you feel like a fraud and doubt your abilities. With the help of meditation, Marisa explains how we are all 'flawsome' and gives her top tips on how to be your own inner cheerleader. The music that soundtracks Marisa's guided meditation was composed by Alex Patterson and recorded by the BBC Singers 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: Grieg: At the Cradle Alex Patterson: Meditation Albeniz: Granada Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3 Delibes: Flower Duet

Nao and Pauli Lovejoy explore how meditation can help you start the day right and welcome in some positive vibes to boost your mood. Pauli Lovejoy is a drummer, composer, producer, musical director and founder of Flybrations - a radio show on AMP, a wellness day festival and more. In this episode he shares his top tips for seizing the day right from the beginning.The music that soundtracks Pauli's guided meditation was composed by Hinako Omori and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.Whether you're new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Tárrega: Lágrima Hinako Omori: asagao Grieg: Morning from Peer Gynt Tchaikovsky: Mélodie from Souvenir d'un lieu cher

In this episode Nao talks to Maude Hirst about how to let it go - anything from arguments to negative criticism that's holding you back in life. Former actor turned meditation coach, writer, and founder of the EnergyRise app Maude Hirst shares her top tips on how meditation can help you release things you're holding on to and move forward more freely.The music that soundtracks Maude's guided meditation was composed by Eleanor Haward and recorded by the BBC Singers and members of the BBC Concert 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: Chopin: Nocturne No. 2 Eleanor Haward: Exhale Schubert: Impromptu in G flat Haydn: Symphony No 104

Nao chats to Izzy Judd about the chaos of everyday life, the need to juggle various demands and how meditation can help you navigate it more calmly. Izzy Judd - author, violinist, mindfulness expert and mum of three - explains some techniques from her book Mindfulness for Mums to help you find a few moments for yourself.The music that soundtracks Izzy's guided meditation was composed by Segun Akinola and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.Whether you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Pachelbel: Canon Segun Akinola: Mordros Schumann: Arabeske in C major Op 18 Bruckner: Locus Iste Bach: Ave Maria

Nao welcomes you back to the second series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics from how to start the day right and sleep better to overcoming imposter syndrome, with specially created ten-minute guided meditations from a range of experts, all enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack.

NAO speaks to Emma Cannon about exploring ways to future-proof your decisions and calm worries about the future through starting to trust your intuition. Emma is a fertility mentor, keeper of women's stories and author who is increasingly interested in the power of the mind in our journey through life. The music that soundtracks Emma's inspirational guided meditation was composed by Lucy Walker and recorded by the BBC Singers 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: Dvořák: Largo from Symphony No 9 Lucy Walker: Intuition Saint-Saëns: Swan from Carnival of the Animals JS Bach: Aria from Orchestral Suite No 3

NAO speaks to Alex Elle about how meditation can help work through the pain of heartbreak and relationship troubles. Alex is a teacher, breathwork coach and author of After the Rain: Gentle Reminders for Healing, Courage, and Self-Love, whose wisdom and guidance reaches large audiences through social media. The music that soundtracks Alex's comforting guided meditation was composed by Belle Chen and recorded by the BBC Concert 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. Music you'll hear in this episode includes: JS Bach: Ave Maria Belle Chen: Meditation for the Healing Heart Dvořák: Poco sostenuto from Violin Sonata in F major Schubert: Rosamunde Intermezzo

NAO chats to Kathryn McCusker and discovers how a singing mantra meditation can help you feel less lonely and more connected to yourself and the world around you. Kathryn - a Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, singer and the author of Everyday Kundalini - helps us understand why singing can be so powerful during mantra meditation. The music for Kathryn's singing mantra meditation was composed by Ben Ponniah and recorded by the BBC Singers with guest instrumentalists exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.The words of this episode's singing mantra meditation are: Ra ma da sa, sa se so hungMusic you'll hear in this episode includes: Debussy: Reverie Ben Ponniah: Ra Ma Da Sa Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus JS Bach: Partita No 4 in D major for keyboard

NAO meets Jimmy Wightman aka That Meditation Guy to help you banish the fear of missing out and feel more present in the moment with the help of meditation. Jimmy, a meditation coach and founder of the Delve Deep programme, explains the interesting and unlikely connection between clubbing and meditation. The music that sound-tracks Jimmy's grounding guided meditation was composed by Lloyd Coleman and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Bizet: Intermezzo from Carmen Lloyd Coleman: Luminescence Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op 71: Remembrances Elgar: Chanson de matin