Lucy McCarthy's Yoga Classes
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44:46Yoga Nidra to Listen Within (Audio Class)
This Yoga Nidra tunes into the subtle rhythms of being alive — the breath, the heartbeat, the quiet movements within stillness. Rather than energising, this practice reveals a soft aliveness that can feel grounding and reassuring. A beautiful way to reconnect with the body’s natural intelligence. The tantric concept of Spanda - the feeling of listening to the gentle pulse of life - has inspired this yoga nidra. Learn more about the ancient Tantric understanding of consciousness here: https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/yoga-nidra-consciousness-lucy-mccarthy/
Recorded 05/04/26 -
46:29Yoga Nidra for Inner Freedom (Audio Class)
This yoga Nidra is ideal when we’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or mentally tight. Explore the feeling of inner freedom — the space to respond rather than react. As the body rests deeply, the mind is invited to loosen its grip, allowing a sense of openness and choice to emerge. This yoga Nidra is inspired by the tantric concept of Svatantrya, the feeling of inner freedom and spaciousness. Learn more about the ancient Tantric understanding of consciousness here: https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/yoga-nidra-consciousness-lucy-mccarthy/
Recorded 29/03/26. -
41:16Yoga Nidra for Enough-ness (Audio Class)
This yoga nidra is a powerful practice for letting go of self-improvement pressure and remembering that we are already enough. Even if life feels unfinished or challenging, sense a deeper completeness beneath the surface. Great for relief from striving, increased self-acceptance, deep rest and reassurance. The tantric concept of Purna - the feeling of feeling of being whole and enough - has inspired this yoga nidra. Learn more about the ancient Tantric understanding of consciousness here. https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/yoga-nidra-consciousness-lucy-mccarthy//
Recorded 22/03/26.
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43:22Yoga Nidra for Care and Loving Presence (Audio Class)
This yoga nidra explores the ancient tantric term of Shri. It is perfect for when we’re feeling depleted, disconnected, or in need of tenderness. Cultivate a gentle warmth in the body and heart - a sense of kindness, value, and quiet appreciation for being alive. This yoga nidra is inspired by the tantric concept of Shri - the feeling of warmth, care and loving presence. Learn more about the ancient Tantric understanding of consciousness here. https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/yoga-nidra-consciousness-lucy-mccarthy/
Recorded 15/03/26. -
34:43Yoga Nidra for Natural Ease and Gentle Joy (Audio Class)
Yoga Nidra which explores the ancient tantric understanding of Ananda, translated as Natural Ease and gentle joy. This Nidra is perfect for stress relief and a felt sense of softness and wellbeing. Explore the ease that arises when we stop pushing or trying to relax. Settle the body and soften the breath for a quiet sense of contentment — not excitement, but a deep, nourishing rest. The tantric concept of Ananda has inspired this yoga Nidra, the feeling of gentle joy and natural ease. Learn more about the ancient Tantric understanding of consciousness here: https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/yoga-nidra-consciousness-lucy-mccarthy//
Recorded 08/03/26 -
41:15Yoga Nidra to Rest in Simple Awareness - Audio Class
Yoga Nidra to help calm mental chatter, steady attention, and reconnect you with a sense of clarity and ease beneath everyday busyness. Soften back into the quiet presence of awareness itself - noticing sensations, sounds, and breath without needing to change anything. The tantric concept of Chit has inspired this Yoga Nidra, the ability to rest in simple awareness. Learn more about the ancient Tantric understanding of consciousness here: https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/yoga-nidra-consciousness-lucy-mccarthy/
Recorded 01/03/26
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40:40Restorative Yoga for the Crown Chakra
Calm and quiet restorative practice to open and awaken the crown chakra. Includes some breathwork Props: chair/sofa, bolster/cushion, strap/belt, blocks. Recorded 26/02/26.
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44:08Forrest Yoga: Strength with Softness
This Forrest Yoga class weaves together the essential threads of Forrest Yoga: breath, strength, release, and presence. Experience the harmony between effort and ease, power and receptivity. The practice supports integration - physically, emotionally, and energetically - leaving us feeling grounded and whole. Postural emphasis: Integrated full-body sequencing, balance poses, twists, moderate strength work, restorative elements, and a deeply nourishing closing rest. Props: bolster, cushion or block to sit on. Recorded 02/02/26
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41:28Forrest Yoga for Finding Freedom in the Back Body
This Forrest Yoga class explores back-bending as a practice of opening - not just the front body, but the heart and spirit. Find spaciousness and freedom without forcing, using breath, intelligent sequencing, and support to build confidence and joy in heart-opening work. Expect: Backbends (gentle to moderate), shoulder opening, chest expansion, strong leg support, counterposes that soothe the nervous system. Props: Strap, Bolster/Cushion. Recorded 26/01/26
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43:34Forrest Yoga for Building Inner Strength (2)
Forrest yoga class which focuses on cultivating deep core strength - not just physical power, but the strength to stay present with effort. Through intelligent sequencing and sustained holds, explore what it means to support ourselves from the inside out, both on and off the mat. Expect core-centric work, standing strength poses, and standing balances poses with core awareness. You will need a bolster or cushion. Recorded 19/01/26.
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44:27Forrest Yoga for Building Inner Strength (1)
Forrest yoga class which focuses on cultivating deep core strength - not just physical power, but the strength to stay present with effort. Through intelligent sequencing and sustained holds, explore what it means to support ourselves from the inside out, both on and off the mat. Expect core-centric work, standing strength poses, and standing balances poses with core awareness. It would help to have two blocks and a strap/belt. Recorded 12/01/26.
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42:01Introduction to Forrest Yoga: Breath, Grounding & Embodied Awareness
A gentle introduction to Forrest Yoga: deep, conscious breathing and a felt sense of the body. Slow down, soften unnecessary tension, and reconnect with sensation. Strong but accessible poses invite presence rather than performance, creating safety and trust in the practice. Expect: Standing poses, gentle hip openers, seated twists, foundational core work, longer holds for sensing and grounding. Recorded 05/01/26.
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