Month: September 2022
Become a yoga teacher – me?
Can you be a yoga teacher? Joanne Moules says yes you can So you enjoy yoga. Regularly attend a class and you are experiencing countless benefits from…
Yoga – it’s not all about the moves
Stretches and poses are just a small part of your yoga journey. By James Adams Whenever the word yoga is mentioned, you may recall a mental image…
Doing what feels right
Sometimes staying in Savasana for the whole class is all you need. By Paula Hines I was chatting with a friend recently who has begun to regularly…
Free your toes
Open your mind and free your toes… exploring the benefits of toe-separated socks Although most of us will experience some sort of foot discomfort or issue at…
Firm Foundations
BWY yoga teacher Lucy Croucher gives us her top tips for keeping our foundations firm and strong The English language has all sorts of references to feet;…
Love your feet
“I love your feet because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters until they found me” – Pablo Neruda Your feet…
Shakti Mat
A mat that combines the healing benefits of yoga and acupressure If you’re familiar with acupuncture, you’ll want to hear about the Shakti Mat. Imagine taking thousands…
MAD ABOUT YOGA
If you’re a yoga nut, then you really need Yoga-Mad in your life WARRIOR YOGA MAT II (4MM) Good cushioning, fantastic value for money and at 6ft…
Yoga Mats – Special Report
Whether you’re taking up yoga for the first time, or you’re an experienced teacher or a guru already, then you’re probably going to need a great mat…
Yoga Changed My Life
Emma Smallman, a dance fitness teacher to drum & bass music for many years, finally found the ying to her yang through yoga. Now she’s helping others…
Contributors – October 2022
Elle O’Connor Yoga instructor, nutritional advisor, writer and avid reader, Elle is on a lifelong journey to discover what makes us feel better physically and emotionally. With…
Just do it!
Victoria Jackson presents a masterclass in dealing with yoga procrastination… but only after she’s attended to a few minor details first Recently, as I tried to settle…
OM Travel Oct 2022
Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers Andrea Marcum leads a diverse yoga group through magical Morocco, as 20 individuals grow and evolve into one single yoga…
Yoga is for every body – Oct 2022
Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community
OM Books – Oct 2022
Adaptive Yoga: Designed For A Variety Of Bodies & Conditions Ingrid Yang & Kyle Fahey £31Human KineticsThis detailed yet accessibly written book is ideal for yoga teachers,…
Finding your teacher’s voice
Simple tips and strategies to help you find your authentic teaching voice. By Gopala Amir Yaffa Your teaching voice is the tool you use when you teach….
Time for change
The Yoga Teachers Union launches campaign to shine a light on endemic sexual harassment in the yoga industry The Yoga Teachers Union has launched its first national…
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOGA TEACHERS
Yoga can be a great tool for improving mental health, but what about when yoga teachers themselves need a little more support? Mental health and wellbeing among…
My Yoga Biz – Rosie Baggott
MyYogaBiz Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams This month’s mentor: Rosie Baggott, 31, Wolverhampton and online (rosiebaggottyoga.co.uk) Do you…
Kids Rule!
3 reasons kids are better at yoga than adults. By Chandana Achanta After being schooled by my daughter in yoga on multiple embarrassing occasions, I’m convinced that…
THE POWER OF PAUSE
Resetting the body and the mind: how the power of the pause can transform your health and wellbeing Have you ever been on that wheel of repetitive…
Gambian Peanut Stew (Domoda)
Gambian Peanut Stew (Domoda) SERVES 4 – Peanut butter, tomato, chilli and pumpkin create a deliciously hearty blend with a nice bit of heat – yum! Ingredients…
Pumpkin, Lentil and Turmeric Soup
Pumpkin, Lentil and Turmeric Soup This soup is delicious, hearty and full of nutrients; perfect for any leftover Halloween pumpkin you might have. Ingredients • 1 tbsp…
Pumpkin and Chickpea Burgers
Pumpkin and Chickpea Burgers Serves 8 – What a tasty, healthy way to use up that leftover pumpkin. These burgers are fun to make, very easy and…