The Music & Meditation Podcast BBC Radio 3

Izzy and Gabby Bernstein chat about how meditation can help build courage and confidence to approach life's challenges in a different way. Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual leader, motivational speaker and author, and her guided meditation will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world.
The music that soundtracks Gabby's guided meditation was composed by Emily Lim and recorded by 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:
Schumann: Adagio in A flat major Op. 70
Emily Lim: The sun, unafraid to shine
Debussy: La fille aux cheveux de lin
Byrd: Tribulationes civitatum

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

Izzy and Megan Rose Lane look at how to find strength in acknowledging vulnerability and talking to yourself in a kinder way. Spiritual mentor and masterclass leader Megan Rose Lane leads a guided meditation to soften into vulnerability, so you can strengthen relationships with friends, family, partners, work colleagues and yourself.
The music that soundtracks Megan's guided meditation was composed by Tom Thorp and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.
If 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:
Schubert: Sonata for arpeggione and piano in A minor D821, ii Adagio
Tom Thorp: Embracing Vulnerability
Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8, iii Adagio
Mendelssohn: String Symphony No.9 in C Minor MWV N9, ii Poco adagio