Month: September 2021
Yoga diversity: ideas for boosting class uptake
Reaching out to wider communities to make yoga more inclusive. By Fenella Lindsell When it comes to an activity like yoga, the idea that some people feel…
Ayurveda for autumn: 5 practices for stability and balance
These practices from ayurveda will boost your immunity against seasonal colds and help you stay balanced, grounded and strong. By Julia Clarke As summer’s heat fades to…
Yoga Anatomy: Inclined Plane Pose (Purvottanasana)
A 360º overview of… Inclined Plane Pose (Purvottanasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Inclined Plane Pose (Purvottanasana) is an energetic asana that’s great as a counterpose to the…
Planet Yoga – November 2021
Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga CANADA: Bio leggings Vancouver-based fashion group Lululemon (yes, you probably already have a pair of…
Yoga for ageing bodies
An elder teaching elders: adapting yoga and teaching for ageing bodies. By Sunny Peta The biggest challenge of getting older, and at 70 I know it intimately,…
BAM – Bamboo Clothing
The way of bamboo Welcome to the bamboo revolution: BAM’s new autumn and winter collection is super-soft, breathable, comfortable and eco friendly too. Pioneering natural activewear since…
OM Loves – November 2021
Beautiful things for beautiful people Ecological Cork Yoga Mats Chakra Roll On Natural Perfume Foam Yoga Blocks Restore Candle No 01 First Light Candle Sundried Monte Emilius…
Yoga and Why We Stretch
Stretching with yoga is essential for our everyday health. By Fenella Lindsell Whether a morning alarm sends your heartbeat skywards, or the sun gently peeks through your…
The value of showing up
The importance of showing up at your yoga class, even when you’re not feeling it on the day. By Nikita Thakrar One of my yoga students said…
Yoga Asanas To Improve Fertility
Essential yoga asanas to help improve fertility. By Bipin Gyan Yoga for fertility is drawn from the ancient practice of yoga asana (postures) and is a series…
The fine line between self-belief and ego
The fine line between self-belief and ego. By Nikita Thakrar I have always struggled with self-belief. When I was a teenager I was ambitious and wide-eyed, but…
Mantra of the month – Feel the Fear
Mantra of the month Since running my own small business, one thing I have learnt to embrace is the feeling of vulnerability. I once read that vulnerability…
Aegialis School of Yoga
amazing spaces Aegialis School of Yoga Welcome to Aegialis School of Yoga, located on beautiful Amorgos Island, Greece. Known as a top yoga and wellness destination, Aegialis…
Yoga and Aromatherapy – Cardamon Oil
The month of November sees us move ever closer towards the winter months. As the weather starts to get colder, we all need a little something to…
Yoga changed my life – Valentina Mengoni
Last year, in the middle of the pandemic and pregnant with her first child, Valentina Mengoni, an Italian living in London, launched her own brand of funky…
Yoga art
Peacock mural by internationally acclaimed artist unveiled at yoga studio We love this bright new mural by internationally acclaimed artist, Matt Sewell, painted recently at a new…
WIN a free DNA yoga test from GeneYoga — worth £870
WIN a free DNA yoga test from GeneYoga – worth £870 This month, we’ve teamed up with GeneYoga to offer one lucky reader a ground-breaking DNA genetics…
Namaste – Readers’ Letters November 2021
N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Missing you My mat Up dog Keep in touch OM Letters, Prime Impact Events…
Arm balance sequence
Ignite inner strength and radiance with this arm balance sequence. By Teresa Yap-Young This arm balance sequence fires the core, building shoulder strength and hip flexibility. It…
My secret place – Daisy Tonge
My Preview text place Yogi: Daisy TongePhotographer: Gian Piero BrazziniLocation: El Parque de las Siete Tetas, Madrid, Spain There is a tangible energy in Spain’s capital that…
Contributors – November 2021
Carolyn Mara Alexandra Reece-Ford Dr Bhav Gami Regular contributors: Claudia Brown, Paula Hines, Victoria Jackson, Kirstie Bird, Jill Lawson, Kiki Morriss, Julia White Words of wisdom “I…
OM in 30 Seconds – November 2021
Discover six of Britain’s best, brightest and most beautiful yoga studios in our special guide this month. Roll out your mat and soak up the cool and…
Welcome – November 2021
Welcome Welcome to our November issue, where you’ll find 100-plus pages of amazing yoga inspiration just waiting for you to discover. Fuel your journey on and off…
Meditation and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can affect every part of your life, from work to sleep. Here we explore some ways that meditation can be a side-effect free part of…