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Mindfulness training
Engaging children and teens with mindfulness. By Christiane Kerr Teaching children and teens about how their brain processes different emotions can give them some understanding of how…
WHY MORE MEN SHOULD DO YOGA
A rallying call to all guys out there on why the world needs them to take up yoga. By Tarik Dervish What makes a man, a man?…
Forearm stand / Feathered Peacock pose
CHRIS MAGEE IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Forearm stand/Feathered Peacock pose (hollowback variation) Benefits Forearm-stand, with or without the hollowback in the picture, is fantastic for…
Stress, the immune system and yoga
Yoga can play a key role in breaking the connection between the stress stimulus and our response to it. By Dana Diament The topic of immunity continues…
Easy yoga sequence
Easy yoga sequence A short sequence of gentle, dynamic movements to evoke ease in the body and reduce stress and tension – with Patricia Amado Yoga aims…
Yoga Anatomy: Wide legged Standing Forward Bend (Prasarita Padottanasana
A 360º overview of… Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend With Dr Kiki Morriss This pose, Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend, or Prasarita Padottanasana, helps to increase flexibility…
Planet Yoga – April 2021
Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga CANADA: Not wellbeing Yoga fashion brand Lululemon released its Global Wellbeing Report recently, highlighting how…
Mantra of the month – I am grounded
Mantra of the month When times are tough or uncertain we can easily lose our sense of self and feel as if we don’t know if we…
OM Loves – April 2021
Beautiful things for beautiful people Organic Savannna Candles Scalloped Heart Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace YOUBYOU Yoga Mat 3-in-1 Soul Mist STILL Pillow Mist & Room Spray Be…
10 Male Yoga Teachers you need to know about
10 amazing guys, 10 amazing yoga teachers: if you’re looking to try a new class or style then you’re sure to find something here. Let’s hear it…
Hot Lotus
amazing spaces Hot Lotus Hot Lotus is an award-winning wellbeing hub in Stockport, Greater Manchester, providing a wide variety of yoga and Pilates classes. Opened in 2018,…
Yoga and Aromatherapy – Camphor Oil
The month of April comes from the Latin ‘aprilis’, meaning ‘to open’. It is a time when we can begin to start to see things growing and…
Yoga changed my life – Shuntao Li
Despite a bad yoga experience early on, Shuntao Li has gone on to gain immense physical and mental benefits from her practice Shuntao Li AGE: 33 OCCUPATION:…
Namaste – Readers’ Letters April 2021
N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Sunny days Super inspirational Super inspirational Keep in touch OM Letters, Prime Impact Events…
My secret place – Jackie Heffer-Cooke
My place Yogi: Jackie Heffer-Cooke and Megan Cooke Photographer: Jess Wilkins Photography Location: Holkham Nature Reserve, Norfolk This photo shows ‘ZenMuma’ Jackie Heffer-Cooke and her daughter Megan…
Breathe it out
“A little goes a long way when we choose healthy measures to take the edge off a stress-filled day. The benefits of restorative practices far outweigh the…
7 yoga career hacks
Special Report Pandemic-proof your business: seven yoga career hacks in a time of uncertainty, from some of the country’s leading instructors It’s not been the easiest of…
The inner experience
Come back to the embrace of the felt experience and find a sanctuary within your practice to share with your students. By Jean Hall and Anna Ashby…
The Way of Mokshala
Image: Fraser Parry Photography Simple, tried and tested tips for building your yoga business. By Jacqueline Godfrey When I began teaching 16 years ago, I simply put…
Toe Story
Toesocks are now a popular choice among yogis. Here, Sinan Yilmaz explains how a single, novelty pair from Japan motivated him to form toesock specialists TOETOE In…
Getting the basics with your yoga business
Tried and tested approaches for running your own yoga business. By Fenella Lindsell A successful yoga company runs on returning clients. You may be able to spread…
Make it happen in your yoga business
Image: @sarahcarmodyphotographyuk Creating a successful yoga business requires lots of energy, dedication, patience and self-belief…but it can be done! By Eva Kristlova “None of us know it…
Yoga is for every body – March 2021
Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community We want your photos! Send us happy shots, fun pics, great asana (or bad asana!), big smiley faces,…
OM Travel – staycation 2021
With ongoing travel uncertainty and restrictions, staycation holidays look set to be the order of the day for 2021. Here, we’ve found some brand new getaways for…