Month: May 2021
The life of a dream walker
Astral projection, lucid dreaming and dream travel: the life of a dream walker. By James Burford I remember my dreams from a young age. It was during…
Nude yoga
Nudity is not a perversion. The mind makes it so, writes Luna Phoenix Kunst I have been teaching nude yoga for eight years now. It has both…
Five Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga
Five brilliant benefits of pregnancy yoga. By Tanya Fairtlough On my morning walk in the local park one day, I bumped into two women who had attended…
What’s it like on a yoga hen do?
Say namaste to a new style of pre-wedding party: the Zen Do. By Eva Kristlova Getting married? Why not try a yoga hen do – or a…
5 reasons you should practice yoga nidra
If you haven’t yet discovered the miracle of yoga nidra, here are five reasons why you should. By Vicky Richings It’s no surprise that with the events…
Metamorphoses of Menopause
Yoga to help you through the metamorphoses of menopause. By SueYen Wan As a woman moves into the menopause, often referred to as the ‘Autumn’ stage of…
Healthy nutrition hacks
Boost your daily nutrition intake with these simple tricks. By Jenya Di Pierro How do you boost daily nutrient intake in the most efficient way? Contrary to…
Yoga Teacher Training Guide
Yoga Teacher Training Guide 2021 Welcome to OM’s annual yoga teacher training guide. If you’re a yoga student looking to make the leap into teaching then you’re…
OM in 30 Seconds – June 2021
When the student is ready, the teacher will emerge. If you’re ready to step up to the next level then maybe it’s time to consider yoga teacher…
Greek Salad with Tofu Halloumi
Greek Salad with Tofu Halloumi SERVES 4-6 Even if you don’t manage to jet off to Greece this summer, you can always indulge in its cuisine at…
Heritage Tomato Panzanella
Heritage Tomato Panzanella SERVES 4-6 Wonderfully-fresh summer flavours and colours abound in this wholesome dish For the salad: ½ ciabatta loaf, preferably stale, cut into chunks 400g…
Grilled Pear, Chicory and Walnut Salad
Grilled Pear, Chicory and Walnut Salad SERVES 2 The combination of colours, textures and flavours in this unusual salad make it a delicious lunch or supper for…
Gentle yoga for back pain with Kino MacGregor
Gentle yoga for back pain 20 minute gentle yoga sequence for back pain. With Kino MacGregor Do you suffer from back pain? You’re not alone. Most people…
Bridging the gap
Bridging the gap to teaching success. By Fenella Lindsell Learning yoga and practicing as a yoga professional are quite different things. Love for the practice will take…
Continued professional development
The importance of ongoing yoga learning and training throughout your career. By Pam Connolly and Deborah Berryman Yoga, although many thousands of years old, is an ever-evolving…
Where can I teach kids yoga?
8 ideas for teaching children’s yoga after you graduate. By Gopala Amir Yaffa Yoga for children has countless benefits. It Improves strength and flexibility, increases self-confidence and…
The clean studio
Clean, fresh air for the studio. By John Barker Having endured a year like no other, we are all excited about returning to yoga in the studio…
Insurance matters
Insurance considerations for yoga teachers and their businesses. By Claire Squire As the UK starts to ease from lockdown restrictions, yoga teachers, many of whom have worked…
Being a Kundalini Yoga teacher
What does it mean to become a Kundalini yoga teacher? By Jessica Banks Kundalini Yoga teacher training can be life-changing. The experience of going through the course…
You’ve got the style
Developing your own personal teaching style. By Helen Gilhooly So now you are ready to begin your journey as a qualified yoga teacher. You have classes set…
Why choose a yoga speciality
Identify your niche and become a sought-after expert. By Sylvia Barrington There’s something so fulfilling in finding a career that matches your authentic self. The question is:…
Making a living
Suggestions for increasing your income. By Ram Jain Most of us enter the yoga profession because of our love of yoga and our passion to share it…
Elevate your yoga
Becoming an aerial yoga teacher. By Edel Wigan and Yasmin Strong Aerial yoga is another great area to explore. Add a new dimension to your practice with…
The business of teaching yoga
How to make a living out of teaching yoga. By Leo Cosendai So, you’ve got your certificate, or perhaps you’re planning ahead before even enrolling? Right, so…