Month: November 2020
The Fly & the Window – Trapped in the Room of Life
Like a fly trying to escape through an open window, are we trapped in our own room of life desperately craving a route to happier things? Maybe…
Ballerinas and baby elephants
There’s still magic in the movement of dance as our inner child ballerina flows into our adult vinyasa yogi. By Victoria Jackson Somewhere in my parents’ house,…
Atlas Mountain Highs – Atlas Kasbah
Hazel Lubbock finds an eco oasis in Morocco The beachside city of Agadir bathes unashamedly in year round sunshine. On the south-western coast of Morocco, it’s a…
OM Travel – June 2019
The Me Me Me retreat A yoga holiday that’s all about you! Head to Almeria in southern Spain for a summer yoga holiday and a super-chilled retreat…
Yoga is for Every Body – June 2019
Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community
OM Books – June 2019
Your Meditation Journey: Over 30 Exercises And Visualisations To Guide You On The Path To Inner Peace And Self-Discovery Charla Devereux £12.99Eddison BooksAn easy-to-follow, yet in-depth guide…
Love you long time
In praise of long classes. By Paula Hines I miss long yoga classes. When I say long classes, I mean 90 minutes. When I first began attending…
Teach yoga from the heart
If you want to teach straight from the heart, it’s time to rip up the class plan, says Jo De Rosa There are many differing teaching styles…
My Yoga Biz – Amy Blythe
MyYogaBiz Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams. This month’s mentor: Amy Blythe, 41, of Amy Blythe Yoga, Exeter (amyblythe.co.uk)…
The Riches of Reading
Explore the joys of reading, and bring the magic back. By Siri Arti On my parenting journey, as well as teaching adults how to be with young…
9 steps to conscious eating
Improve your relationship with food with these simple conscious eating tips. By Jose Calarco and Ana Forrest Ana Forrest, famed yoga teacher and the creatrix of Forrest…
Open Sandwiches
Open Sandwiches Smoked Salmon Style Carrot & Cream Cheese For the carrots 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced lengthways 2 tbsp mild olive oil 2 tbsp fresh…
Creamy Potato Salad
Creamy Potato Salad Serves: 6 as a side Ingredients 2kg waxy new potatoes, washed and cut into chunks 240ml (1 cup) sunflower oil 120ml (½ cup) unsweetened…
Roasted Vegetable Stromboli
Roasted Vegetable Stromboli Serves: 8-10 Ingredients for the dough 450g (3 cups) strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp (7g) fast action yeast 4…
Eat drink yoga – June 2019
Healthy eating goodies Small & Wild Tea For Children Small & Wild, set up by two tea-loving mums, has a range of herbal and fruit infusions created…
Movement of colour – Chakra photography
Chakra photography focuses on the seven centres of spiritual power in the human body through the union of bodies, colour and fluorescent lighting We loves this new…
Hidden Treasures of the East – Lotus, the jewel to enlightenment
Exploring the true meaning of yoga’s gifts to the West – Lotus, the jewel to enlightenment. By Nik Parmar Om Mane Padme HumOne of the world’s most…
A meditation to rediscover trust
A meditation to rediscover trust. By Jill Lawson Believing in something or someone we hope will be reliable or truthful is called trust. To trust is to…
From desperate youth to yogi
After battling drugs as a teenager and coping with a life-threatening heart condition, Jonathan Springthorpe is now training to be a yoga teacher. Here, he tells his…
Equestrian Pose – Ravi Dixit
RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Equestrian Pose (Ashwa Sanchalanasana) Benefits This pose has many benefits. It gives a backward bend to the spine, which…
The Body Positivity Blog – When size matters
When size matters Who said size doesn’t matter? Jane Lambert explores the emergence of plus-size clothing in the yoga fashion world I’m sure we’ve all been there….
Staying Grounded
7 essential tips for staying grounded when life gets crazy. By Meg Jackson What does feeling ‘grounded ’mean to you? Okay, sometimes it can be tricky to…
Yoga Anatomy: Dancer Pose (Natarajasana)
A 360º overview of… Dancer Pose (Natarajasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Hone your ability to balance easily on one foot by practicing Tree, Extended Hand to Big…
OM meets… Melanie Klein
OM meets… Melanie Klein OM chats to yogi, writer and inclusivity activist Melanie Klein. Interview by David Holzer I’m sure all of us have at least one…