Month: October 2020
OM Books – November 2020
Rest Is Radical: A Guide To Deep Relaxation Through Yoga Mel Skinner £16.99Aeon BooksRadical rest can not only improve physical health, support mental wellbeing and increase emotional…
Yoga is for every body – November 2020
Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community
5 best social distancing health & wellness holidays to boost your immunity
5 best social distancing health & wellness holidays to boost your immunity Lefay Resort & SPA Lago Di Garda, Italy Escape to the spectacular vistas of Lake…
Mr & Mrs
Couples who Savasana together, stay together, says Victoria Jackson, as she shares her yoga practice at home with her husband My husband hasn’t been to a yoga…
OM Travel – November 2020
Feeling fine at Fykiada Retreats It has been a tough year for all, but Fykiada Retreats, a small firm running yoga holidays in the Greek islands, is…
Connect and accept
A meditation to practice awareness and acceptance beyond the mat. By Jill Lawson Yoga practices have been around for centuries, helping countless individuals strengthen the union of…
Mantra of the month – I am brave, bold and fearless
Mantra of the month Often when we are faced with a challenging situation, whether it be related to work, relationships or anything else, we automatically put ourselves…
Yoga changed my life – Sharon Grossman
Yoga has brought with it a lifetime of transformation and gratitude for Sharon Grossman NAME: Sharon Grossman AGE: 59 OCCUPATION: Yoga teacher YOGA YEARS: 38 Why did…
Seriously funny
Mike Nevitt has been teaching and practicing yoga, meditation and related arts for over 40 years. Now he’s looking to get people to see a lighter and…
How yoga really works
Yoga for the science-minded student. By Jax Pax I gently bent over into a ‘Standing Half-Forward Bend’, extending my spine, hoping to give space to my thoracic…
Creative Flow: How to Support Your Creativity through Yoga
How to Support Your Creativity through Yoga As a creative entrepreneur and yoga teacher, I realise how important it is to have a life filled with creativity….
Sun Salutations
Sun Salutations A great way to start your day and to sow the seeds of gratitude to the universe around you, Tim Feldmann walks us through the…
Contributors – November 2020
Dr Rachel Evans disorder recovery, based in Derbyshire. It’s a career choice that was inspired by her own struggles with an eating disorder and experiences of recovery….
Handstand with Dylan Ayaloo
DYLAN AYALOO IS THE MAN ON THE MAT HANDSTAND (ADHO MUKHA VRKSASANA) Benefits Strengthens arms, shoulder, back and core muscles Trains physical balance. Develops a humility and…
Yoga Anatomy: Cow Pose to Cat Pose (Bitilasana to Marjariasana)
A 360º overview of… Cow Pose to Cat Pose (Bitilasana to Marjariasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Cow Pose and Cat Pose are practiced together to increase the…
OM Meets – Mumtaz Haque
OM meets… Mumtaz Haque Nottingham-based teacher Mumtaz Haque continues to break down barriers, encouraging all to the yoga mat. Here, she talks to OM about her yoga…
Planet Yoga – November 2020
Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga USA: High life If you’ve a spare $8m in your pocket, then you might fancy…
The beauty of bamboo clothing
The beauty of bamboo Nature’s own performance fabric, bamboo clothing is super-soft, sustainable, and ideal for any yoga practice. It’s also pretty great for everyday life too….
Yoga and Aromatherapy – Ravensara Oil
Ravensara Oil (Ravensara Aromatica) This oil is made from the leaves of the tree in Madagascar, which are known for their healing and cleansing properties. The bark…
OM Loves – November 2020
Beautiful things for beautiful people Our Remedy CBD Female-founded brand Our Remedy are helping people balance their hormones and have happier periods. Teaming CBD with peppermint and…
Namaste – Readers’ Letters November 2020
N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Real people I went to a yoga studio last week. Normally, that wouldn’t sound…
My secret place – Meghan Hutcheon
My place Yogi: Meghan Hutcheon Photographer: Christie JohnstonLocation: Banff coast, Aberdeenshire The photo shows yogini Meghan Hutcheon in her hometown of Banff in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, a place…
Have a nice day
We can all play our part in making the days better both for ourselves and others. By Victoria Jackson Sometime during my childhood I became aware of…
Let it be – Rishikesh
More than 50 years since the Fab Four were there, two British yoga teachers go on the Beatles trail in India’s holiest city, Rishikesh Senior UK yoga…