Month: April 2021
Yoga and Aromatherapy – Apricot Kernel Oil
Moving into May, a good oil to use this month is apricot kernel oil (prunus armeniaca). Whilst we are still in spring, everything is now blooming and…
Yoga changed my life – Carla Williams
Carla Williams aka Yoga with Curvaceous Carla is a former professional dancer now loving life as a yoga teacher NAME: Carla Williams (aka Yoga with Curvaceous Carla)…
If you cannot go outside – go inside
The benefits of yoga and meditation during lockdown: four proven ways to alleviate anxiety from expert yoga teachers, Victoria Ayling and Tara Lee The lockdowns around the…
5 Ways to Explain to Children What is Yoga
How to explain to children the true essence of yoga. Gopala Amir Yaffa What actually is yoga? Well, the word ‘yoga’ basically translates to ‘union’. When we…
How to choose an eco-friendly yoga mat; alternatives to PVC
In the market for a new mat? Beware, most mats are made from plastic. Find out what other plastics are out there, other than PVC, and what…
Baked Artichoke Wedges with Lemon and Garlic Aioli
Baked Artichoke Wedges with Lemon and Garlic Aioli Jerusalem artichokes are a good source of fibre and are high in iron, making these a great, nutritious alternative…
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Sautéed Chestnut Mushroom Crumb
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Sautéed Chestnut Mushroom Crumb This soup has a naturally creamy and smooth texture thanks to the Jerusalem artichoke and potato, while the garlicky…
How to choose an eco-friendly yoga mat; 3 reasons to avoid PVC
You’ve ditched the plastic, got an eco-friendly water bottle for the gym and a reusable coffee cup for the café, so this might make you gulp: your…
Jerusalem Artichoke and Asparagus Risotto with Gremolata
Jerusalem Artichoke and Asparagus Risotto with Gremolata The Jerusalem artichoke purée gives this risotto a really creamy texture, which works beautifully with the fresh flavours of the…
How to choose a yoga mat
Considering a new mat? Wait! Read this first to find out about cushioning, grip, portability, and what material to choose. Part one of a three-part series by…
The Origins of Yoga
An exploration of Lord Shiva, Parvati, Matsyendra, and the early origins and spirituality of yoga. By Neelam Puri Yoga is a combination of breath control, simple meditation,…
Namaste – Readers’ Letters May 2021
N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Gratitude time A wonderful year of yoga Bravo boys Keep in touch OM Letters,…
My secret place – Esther Bobadilla Magariños
My place Yogi: Esther Bobadilla Magariños Photographer: Daniel Calvo Zurita Location: Torrevieja’s Salt Mine, Alicante, Spain In this photo, Vinyasa yoga teacher Esther Bobadilla is getting her…
Contributors – May 2021
Belle Roberts Jo Benn Sarah Marie Liddle Regular contributors: Claudia Brown, Paula Hines, Meg Jackson, Victoria Jackson, Jenny Baker, Kirstie Bird, Jill Lawson, Kiki Morriss, Julia White…
Welcome – May 2021
Welcome Welcome, wonderful people! This is our May issue and we want to get you ready for a happy, fun-filled month full of sunshine, warmth and all…
Try Before You Buy
How to make the most out of further training courses. By Melissa Albarran Being a yoga teacher – in a global pandemic or otherwise – every penny…
Stacking Stones and Good Intentions
Balancing stones, much like yoga itself, can bring a calm focus and an inner peace to our everyday lives. By Guinavere Elizabeth Long Balancing stones, much like…
7 tips for daily practice
7 tips to support your yoga practice in a world that is constantly changing. By Mellara Gold The most valuable relationship we can have is the one…
Relationships and spirituality
Could your spirituality be the key to how long your relationships last? By Neelam Puri Have you ever wondered why your relationships don’t last? There are some…
How our lungs affect our emotions
Breathing is an integral part of yoga. Here, Viviane Maia outlines the significance and power of our lungs and how they can affect our emotions In Traditional…
5 reasons you should try Restorative Yoga today
Rick Cummings Photography Restorative Yoga can bring with it wide-ranging benefits, from reducing stress to weight loss. Best of all, it’s available to everyone. By Julia Clarke…
The Importance of Small
The importance of small: why I’m permanently changing my exercise habits this lockdown and supporting small, local yoga studios and teachers. By Emma West Before lockdown, my…
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