Month: July 2020
Be your own guru
What lessons would you tell your younger self? What lessons can you pass on to the young for a positive, lasting impact? By Melanie Iznaola Let’s take…
Back to basics
Simple tips to keep your food bills down and your body healthy It can be hard to keep on top of all the health fads and super…
Wholemeal and Lentil Bread Rolls
Wholemeal and Lentil Bread Rolls Using wholemeal flour and two varieties of lentils mean these rolls are packed with protein and are super filling. They are great…
Sun-dried Tomato Olive and Pesto Wholemeal Plait
Sun-dried Tomato Olive and Pesto Wholemeal Plait This plait has a great flavour combo – the saltiness of the olives, the sweetness of the tomatoes and freshness…
Buckwheat Soda Bread
Buckwheat Soda Bread This buckwheat soda bread is low in fat, gluten-free and high in fibre. This is a low GI bread, which makes it a great…
Namaste – Readers letters – February 2020
N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Yogi bears I am a therapeutic play practitioner at a primary school in Scotland…
Wholemeal and Pumpkin Seed Pretzels
Wholemeal and Pumpkin Seed Pretzels Soft baked pretzels are a great tasting snack, with a salty and chewy crust and a soft fluffy centre. SERVES 10 Ingredients…
Eat Drink Yoga – April 2020
Healthy eating goodies Pulsin Keto Protein Bar/Powder Pulsin team. The Choc Fudge & Peanut Keto Bar packs a protein punch with MCT oil, peanuts, natural flavouring and…
Hidden Treasures of the East – Bhakti Yoga
Exploring the true meaning of yoga’s gifts to the West Bhakti Yoga is one of the four main yogic paths to enlightenment. Bhakti is a Sanskrit term,…
My Secret Place – Jasmine Sara
My place Yogi: Jasmine SaraPhotographer: Tui AnandiLocation: Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru Jasmine Sara is a yoga teacher and writer travelling the world, working on wellness retreats, organic…
Contributors – February 2020
Andy Vantrease Andy is a writer, traveler and storyteller. A self-proclaimed ‘student of life,’ she considers each experience and relationship a worthwhile teacher and finds joy in…
Open your Heart Chakra
In the fourth part of a seven-part series, Jenny Baker leads an exploration of the body’s subtle spinning energy wheels, or chakras Three words: appreciation, gratitude, kindness….
OM in 30 seconds – February 2020
Great posture helps us breathe deeply and efficiently, which can extend our life span. Having our bones and joints in proper alignment allows the breath to travel…
Welcome – February 2020
Welcome Welcome to the February issue of Britain’s best-selling yoga monthly, OM Yoga & Lifestyle magazine.We’ve got everything you need inside to keep your practice fresh…
Balancing the books
Keeping records, tracking your goals and good planning bring rewards all round on both the yoga mat and in the office. By Victoria Jackson I n my…
Clearing Space
Clearing Space The journey within is long and hard, but it is the only path to understanding the self. By Gregory Ormson The journey inward is a…
3 daily mindfulness challenges
Simple everyday mindfulness hacks: three daily challenges to become a happier, more mindful person. By Grace Grossmann We are now living in a time of the ‘mindfulness…
Bone breathing
Breathe deeper and the world becomes a better place around you. By Jill Lawson “The average person completes one inhale and exhale cycle about 20,000 times in…
The first hour
Meaningful habits to start your mornings. By Leo Babauta As your day starts, it’s easy to get lost in the habit of checking messages, replying to email,…
Friend or foe?
Is your internal dialogue helping or hindering you? By Anna Taylor We all know that yoga is not just a body practice and just how much our…
Richard-Hubert Clarke – Man on a Mission
Meet Richard-Hubert Clarke (Hubert Clarke, Jnr.), the driving force behind the Samasthala Initiative. A filmmaker and yoga teacher, he’s passionate about opening up the yoga world to…
The Samasthala Initiative
Bringing yoga to those who need it the most. By Richard-Hubert Clarke (Hubert Clarke, Jnr.) It was a beautiful spring afternoon, sunlight dispersing through the park trees….
Revolved Triangle – Jim Baxter
JIM BAXTER IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Revolved Triangle(Parivrtta Trikonasana) Benefits Fantastic for developing balance and coordination. Stretches and strengthens the whole back and core. As…
It’s all about U
It’s all about U It’s all about you at U-Retreat: a journey to personal growth, transformation, health and happiness Yoga retreats are a wonderful thing, but how…