The Music & Meditation Podcast

Izzy and Jasmin Harsono look at how meditation can help us move through sadness, pain and grief. Jasmin Harsono is a multisensory artist, meditation guide specialising in energy and sound, author of “Self Reiki” and founder of Emerald and Tiger. She shares her own journey of experiencing sadness alongside a guided meditation to help you process the inevitabilities of life.The music that soundtracks Jasmin's guided meditation was composed by Peter Gregson and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Singers and sound artist Jasmin Harsono 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: Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, iii Adagio ma non troppo Peter Gregson: To process grief Elgar: They are at rest Marcello: Oboe Concerto, ii Adagio

Izzy and Gelong Thubten explore how to make friends with your thoughts and change your approach to meditation. Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation trainer and author, and he leads a guided meditation to help you stop battling against yourself and welcome in more self-compassion.The music that soundtracks Thubten's guided meditation was composed by Anita Datta 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: JS Bach: Aria from Goldberg Variations Anita Datta: Shash Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216, ii Adagio Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.17 in D Minor Op31 No.2, Tempest, ii Adagio

Izzy and Hannah Barrett share their experiences of reducing stress levels while juggling the demands of day-to-day life. Hannah is a yoga and meditation teacher with a previous career in finance, and her guided meditation gives you an opportunity to recalibrate so that you can respond better to stress going forward. The music that soundtracks Hannah's guided meditation was composed by Noa Margalit 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: Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1, ii Adagio Noa Margalit: Mayim Stanford: The Blue Bird Grieg: Piano Concerto No. 1, ii Adagio

Izzy and Rob da Bank chat about how focusing on gratitude can bring increased happiness and change your mindset for the better. DJ, music festival founder and meditation teacher Rob Da Bank talks about his own meditation journey and leads an uplifting guided meditation to highlight how gratitude can help your outlook on life. The music that soundtracks Rob's guided meditation was composed by Ghislaine Reece-Trapp 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: Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G major, iii Ruhevoll Ghislaine Reece-Trapp: Gratitude Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219, ii Adagio Rachmaninov: Lilacs, Op 21 No 5, transc. for piano