Month: January 2023
Yoga Anatomy: Boat Pose (Navasana)
A 360º overview of… Boat Pose (Navasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Boat Pose (Navasana) is a balancing pose that demands significant strength of your abdominal, lower back…
Yoga at Home – Keep on rolling
Keep on rolling A playful vinyasa that works with a few repetitive movements to explore the mobility of the spine and agility of the mind as we…
Planet Yoga – March 2023
Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga USA: American girl Meet Kavi Sharma, 2023 Girl of the Year from American Girl, a…
OM Loves – March 2023
Beautiful things for beautiful people Meditation Cushion Find stillness in your life with this buckwheat natural meditation cushion. Meditating on these cushions makes sitting comfortably with a…
Living the teachings – the four noble truths
Understanding yoga’s everyday spiritual meanings. This month: the four noble truths. By Sue Pugh Although yoga is not a religion in itself, it is connected to religion,…
Try a little tenderness
Building good habits and letting go of negative self-talk. By Sian Siekierski It’s in the first few months of the year – when the enthusiasm of the…
Can you give yoga one more chance
Orla Carlin asks you to think twice before you give up yoga. I know when I started yoga many moons ago, I absolutely hated it. My mind…
3 easy steps to help you relax and unwind
A short practice to help you move out of ‘fight-or-flight’ mode. By Micaela Madeddu These days we are constantly challenged with family, work, health or self-confidence issues….
Seven qualities my teachers taught me that endure
Yoga teacher Alexa Mergen reflects on ten years since she started training This year marks my tenth as a yoga teacher. Whether or not you believe in…
Uttanasana: the ultimate blues-busting asana
Why Uttanasana, or standing forward bend, should be first on your must-do list of poses. By Diane Ashfield Forward bending is a movement we use on a…
Yin Yoga for the water element
Three yin poses that help to encourage reflection, relaxation and slowing down. By Gillian Davis Yin yoga has a strong association with Traditional Chinese Medicine, as it…
11 soft reminders when setting goals for 2023
Sometimes you need tough love while creating goals, and other times you simple need a gentle reminder that you can reach your objectives. By Swati Gupta A…
OM Loves – February 2023
Beautiful things for beautiful people Cheeky Panda Bamboo Facial Wipes Pack these Cheeky Panda Bamboo Facial Wipes in your kit bag, they’re perfect for wiping sweaty faces…
6 different entries to Ardha Chandrasana
Giulia Candeli shares 6 different entries into Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon pose Here are six different entries into Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon pose), starting from easy…
Struggling to meditate?
Five top tips from Emma Smallman As someone who dabbled for years with no success, I know the frustration of wanting to meditate, understanding it would benefit…
What is the best style of yoga to practice?
With so many different styles of yoga being taught, it can be difficult to choose the best option. By Jeni Peters So many people have asked me:…
Yoga at every damn age!
Life is for living, no matter your age. By Jillian McCarthy I’m sixty-six years of age and have been doing yoga on and off for most of…
Yoga and elephants: a different kind of yoga retreat
Leave western life behind for a week of yoga and meditation at an elephant foundation in the remote jungles of Thailand. By Catherine Dowling The four-wheel-drives carrying…
WIN! A weekend retreat for two with Fire and Bliss Yoga Retreats worth £1050
for two with Fire and Bliss Yoga Retreats – worth £1050 This month, we’re offering readers the chance to win a fantastic weekend break for two people,…
Different strokes for different folks
Yoga might not be for everybody after all. By Sarah Highfield While browsing a well-known social media discussion site recently, I read one of the funniest descriptions…
Fire & Bliss Retreats – Fire up and bliss out
Fire & Bliss Retreats have demonstrated their power to change lives, with a potent mix of yoga, healthy food, soul-soothing activities, laughter and connection. If you need…
Red Sea Diving Safari
The perfect getaway for yogis with a sense of adventure Red Sea Diving Safari is the southern Red Sea’s leading tourism and diving destination. it is also…
Yoga is for every body – February 2023
Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community Jane Hadley’s 72-year-old mum Helga in Morocco George Highfield in Dubai Emma Horwill and her daughter Martha –…