Month: May 2023
Prison Yoga: a beacon of light
Yoga was a ‘beacon of light’ in prison for former prisoner, Richard, who will be sharing his experiences at the OM Yoga Show in London this year…
Yoga props and making do
How COVID changed yoga props. By Maria Oliver Yoga props. Don’t you just love them? If you can’t reach your toes, use a brightly coloured belt. Blocks…
The blissfulness of meditation
How the nothingness of meditation becomes everything. By Dr. Melissa Susan Krieger A blissful state lies in wait of self-discovery. Through meditation, you can connect intimately with…
To infinity and beyond: Anantasana
Exploring laid back pose Anantasana. By Diane Ashfield If there was ever a laid back yoga pose, it has to be Anantasana, also known as Sleeping Vishnu…
Enjoy the journey
Desperate to get into a particular yoga posture? Take your time and enjoy the journey. By Diane Ashfield If you have a yoga pose that’s your nemesis…
How to balance your gallbladder meridian through yoga practice
Bringing balance to the gallbladder meridian through yoga poses. By Micaela Maddedu An imbalance in the gallbladder meridian can present as depletion (meridian is empty) or excess…
“There is no perfect practice. There is no perfect Yogi”
Archana Kanade on her gradual realisation about her yoga practice When I first began practicing, it was more from a fitness point of view. My asthma condition…
Developing your own personal teaching style
How to find your inner voice as a newly-qualified yoga instructor. By Kelsey Taylor Whether you have just completed your first yoga teacher training or have gone…
Eat drink yoga – June 2023
Trimbella Women’s Shakes Trimbella is a female-founded and female-led, exclusively-for-women brand making its mark in the health foods industry. Its award-wining vegan shakes are a great meal…
Contributors – June 2023
Sarah Ezrin Sarah is an author, world-renowned yoga educator, content creator, and mama based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who loves guiding people along their wellness…
Welcome – June 2023
Welcome You gotta love the summer! Now that it’s June, it’s time to head outside and soak up the big miracle that is the natural world in…
How to hack your cycle to optimise your yoga practice
Tips on how to hack your cycle to create your new yogic super power! By Ellie Spear Have you ever been curious about how your cycle affects…
Swap from Yang-focused power yoga to Yin Yoga (and Sound)
Every once in a while, swap a power yoga class to a Yin Yoga (+ Sound) session. By Henrika Helynen Yin and Sound is the perfect combination…
5 ways to create a body-positive yoga practice
Be intentional about creating a body-positive yoga practice. By Brandi Rima Knowing myself now, it’s hard to believe that I first tried yoga because I hated my…
The Divine and Tantra
An extract from The Power of Tantra Meditation, by Artemis Emily Doyle and Bhairav Thomas English Tantra views the Divine as having one reality composed of two…
Confused about breathing?
Simplifying breathing to get what you need from it. By Micaela Maddedu It is overwhelming and confusing every time we start reading about breath: what type is…
8 incentives to practice yoga outside
Find a level place. Practicing yoga in nature, by Alexa Mergen Sunday mornings when a volunteer teacher leads a public yoga class along our city’s riverfront, tourists…
OM Loves – June 2023
Beautiful things for beautiful people AEOS Refreshing Hydrating Mist The ultimate beauty wake-up for lacklustre complexions. Premium-grade organic, biodynamic botanicals and crystal essences to uplift the skin….
British Tomato Tarte Tatin
British Tomato Tarte Tatin This sensational tomato tarte tatin is made with caramelised onions and fresh British vine tomatoes. It’s topped with puff pastry, baked, then flipped…
Vegan British Tomato Shakshuka
Vegan British Tomato Shakshuka Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this British tomato shakshuka tastes fantastic with crusty bread to mop up all the delicious juices Ingredients 500g…
Mantra for mums
The power of mantra in parenthood. By Sarah Ezrin Reading time: 6 minutes When an important work commitment conflicted with my eldest son’s birthday, I got to…
Are you ready for yoga teacher training?
How to know when and if you’re ready to embark on a yoga teacher training course. By Sylvia Garcia Reading time: 3 minutes How do you know…
Top 10 fertility snacks
Quick and easy snacks and ideas for boosting fertility Reading time: 5 minutes Can snacks fit into a fertility diet? There is scientific evidence for the benefits…