Classic Flow

Guest presenter Rachael Coopes guides you through a short meditation on the practice of gratitude, set to the beautiful music of Beethoven. Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic/live Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga  Get in touch at classicflow@abc.net.au

Lara leads you through a five-minute physical relaxation technique. Work through your entire muscular system alongside beautiful music from Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin.  Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic/live Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga  Get in touch at classicflow@abc.net.au

Guest presenter Kate leads you through a short grounding meditation designed to settle your busy mind. Features Hildegard von Bingen’s O Virtus Sapientae for cello and piano.  Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic/live Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga  Get in touch at classicflow@abc.net.au

An asana-based practice designed to help you relax. For best results, listen to this episode just before bed and drift off to the stunning string sounds of Osvaldo Golijov’s Tenebrae and Lara's dulcet tones. Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic/live Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga  Get in touch at classicflow@abc.net.au

Guest presenter Rachael Coopes guides you through a simple mindfulness technique designed to act as a circuit breaker in moments of anxiety or stress. Featuring Australian composer Carl Vine’s String Quartet No. 12.  

A five-minute breathing exercise using Nadi Shodhana Pranayam - an ancient yogic breathing technique, set to the music of Camille Saint-Saens.

Guest presenter Kate Alexandra leads a short mindfulness mediation to allow you to let go of thought and set your intention for the day. Featuring music from Arvo Pärt, Da Pacem Domine. 

Lara leads you through a short guided relaxation exercise featuring music by Australian pianist and composer Sally Whitwell.

If you’ve never tried meditation, this episode is for you. Guest presenter Rachael Coopes guides you through a simple practice of letting go. Featuring Osvaldo Golijov’s stunning Tenebrae, for string quartet.

A short mindful breathing exercise designed calm the body and help settle the mind, set to Australian composer Carl Vine’s beautiful String Quartet No. 12. 

Practice the ancient art of Yoga Nidra and surf the threshold between sleep and wakefulness with Lara Zilibowitz’s lyrical instruction and Benny Holloway's unique sound therapy guiding you along the way. Prepare your surroundings for a journey into full body listening, we'll use the power of sonic vibrations and stirring vocals to coax you deeper into the subconscious and unconscious realms.  For a more immersive experience, you could try listening through a pair of really good, comfortable headphones.  Hear more beautiful music on ABC Classic radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic/live Get in touch to let us know what YOU want classicflow@abc.net.au Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga 

In March 2018, the Classic Flow team were invited to play on the lush tropical garden grounds of the Gold Coast’s brand new Home of the Arts (HOTA).   Lara Zilibowitz was joined by the Southern Cross Soloists string quartet and guitarist and vocalist Benny Holloway to lead a chorus of beating hearts in a 90-minute sense meditation.   Before you exit the fast lane and dive into this slow river of mindfulness, please note this is a live outdoor recording and the sound quality is different to what you will find in the studio-produced episodes. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon on the banks of the Nerang River and you will hear the liveliness of game play in the public park in the background, with some wind gusts entering Lara’s microphone.  So many of you who were in attendance have been in touch to ask when you will be able to participate in this class again … so, here we are. We hope you can forgive the blustery wind. When we turn our attention to a beautiful piece of music we have the opportunity t

Lara and Ramona give a short update on episodes to look out for in the next few months. *Classic Flow LIVE at Gold Coast's Home of the Arts with Southern Cross Soloists and Benny Holloway *Yoga Nidra with Benny Holloway *More mini-meditations *A whole new season coming in 2019 - we want to know what you want! Get in touch to let us know what YOU want classicflow@abc.net.au Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga 

If you're new to the podcast, this music only episode is a little different to the others. Instead of leading you through a yoga sequence, Lara will leave it up to you to enjoy the music in a way that best suits your mood, right now.  This is the Music of Classic Flow. Like the music? Check out the full listing on our website. Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic FM radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic/live Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga 

Turn up the volume, close your eyes and dive deep into this special, music only episode of Classic Flow. Like the music? Check out the full listing at http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/classicflow/the-music-of-classic-flow-1/9742848 Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic FM radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic/live Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga 

Flow through a short but energetic series of Surya Namaskar, a powerful and ancient form of moving meditation.  Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga Enjoying the music? Check out the full listing at abc.net.au/classicflow Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic 2 radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic2/live

Learn the art of Nadi Shodhana Pranaya, or "alternate nostril breathing" as Lara Zilibowitz guides you in this simple and effective breath control technique. Like the music? Check out the full listing at abc.net.au/classicflow Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic 2 radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic2/live Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga

Dive deep and let go with this soothing series of passive poses and long holds designed to consciously relax the muscles. Set against the beautiful music of Elena Kats-Chernin, Carl Vine, Golijov, Beethoven, Barber and more, this practice will transport you to a place where there's nothing else to do, nowhere else to be but right here. Like the music? Check out the full listing at abc.net.au/classicflow Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic 2 radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic2/live Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga

A short sequence of stretches that you can (and should) do while you're at work. Paired with music from Hayden, Gershwin, and Green, this episode will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of the day. Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga Like the music? Check out the full listing at abc.net.au/classicflow Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic 2 radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic2/live

If you struggle to get a good night's sleep, this episode is for you. Sleepyhead is 30 minutes of restorative yoga postures designed to send you off into sweet dreamland.   Follow Classic Flow on Instagram @classicflow_yoga Like the music? Check out the full listing at abc.net.au/classicflow Hear more classical favourites on ABC Classic 2 radio.abc.net.au/programs/classic2/live