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Taking feel good food vibes home after a yoga retreat
Life after a retreat: how to take the feel-good foodie vibes back home with you after a life-changing yoga break One of the best things about going…
Creating a self love routine
Creating a self-love routine Practicing self-love is an ongoing commitment to nourishing the most important relationship we have in our lives: the one with ourselves. Over this…
Hidden Treasures of the East
Exploring the true meaning of yoga’s gifts to the West. The Primordial Sound of the Universe ‘OM’, ‘Ohm’ or ‘Aum’ is a sacred sound that is known…
Desire and enlightenment in yoga
Lessons on desire from the Bhagavad Gita. By Vidya Heisel Raga or desire is seen as one of the major obstacles to enlightenment in the yogic tradition….
Keeping things real with yoga
Keeping things real with yoga. By Meg Jackson Up until yesterday you’d have thought I had the best fingernails ever to grace a yoga mat. They were…
Back bending progression.
Love those backbends. A back-bending progression with Angelique Sandas Backbends can be invigorating and freeing. They can also be intense and intimidating. This progression leads the body…
Flaunt yourself free
From corporate attorney to yoga teacher and burlesque dancer: Lora Cheadle outlines her four stages of competence and how the principles of FLAUNT! can set you free…
Mindfulness meditation training – meditation for fear
Mindfulness meditation training alters how we process fearful memories, a new study shows Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. Well, now there’s…
In Search of Simplicity Through Meditation
Ditch the clutter in your life — the mess around the house, the junk food, the negative thoughts – to simplify, create space and set your spirit…
‘I have nothing in my fridge’ stir fry
‘I have nothing in my fridge’ stir fry SERVES 3-4 We’ve all been there. There are a few odd vegetables hanging around in the fridge, but nothing…
The Importance Of Breathing To Feel Better
Garry Jones relates the importance of breathing on mental and emotional health and how we can help ourselves feel better A key method for relieving feelings of…
Revolved Extended Hand to Foot Pose
RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Revolved Extended Hand to Foot Pose (Parivrtta Utthita Pada Hastasana) Benefits This asana improves concentration and balance. It Increases…
Hard Rock Hotel Yoga – Rock OM
Cool yoga music vibes are the new thing for the next crop of chic, boutique luxury hotels, such as Rock OM at Hard Rock Hotel Not so…
The age of athleisure
If you think yoga seems more popular than ever nowadays, that’s because it is. And the demand for athleisure is increasing too Everyone loves yoga these days,…
Salty Yoga – the healing combination of salt and yoga
Gentle flows… deep breaths… and a little dose of fun…the healing combination of salt and yoga Have you ever had the experience of being in that gorgeous…
Love your chakras
A deeper understanding of the Chakra system. By Paula Mayura The Chakra system originated in India over 4.000 years ago and is described as far back as…
The Body Positivity Blog – December 2019 – Emily Martin of Any Body Yoga talks to OM
Any Body Yoga Emily Martin of Any Body Yoga talks to OM about her experiences as a plus-sized person who teaches yoga. By Jane Lambert I know…
Understanding abdominal separation
Abdominal Separation, or Diastasis Recti: what is it and how can we heal from it? By Sally Parkes BSc Our abdominal core comprises several muscle groups: the…
Yoga Anatomy: Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana)
A 360º overview of… Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss In this standing pose (Extended Side Angle Pose) your body stretches sideways over…
Don’t ignore your pelvic floor
Maria Kondrashova outlines the importance of pelvic floor exercise for mums-to-be We’ve all heard something about the pelvic floor, about where it is, but never really paid…
Home School Heroes
Supporting our children in the ‘new normal’. By Bryony Duckitt 2020 will forever be remembered as the year our collective normality changed. With little warning, day-to-day activities…
The human touch
Screen time has its uses, especially during a lockdown, but nothing beats the power of genuine human connection in building strong family bonds. By Gopala Amir Yaffa…
Om Meets – Barb Jungr
OM meets… Barb Jungr Living and breathing music, vocalist Barb Jungr tells OM that yoga is her go to practice for relaxation and inspiration. By David Holzer…
Top tips for calmer kids… and parents!
Jackie Heffer-Cooke used to work as an adrenaline-fuelled television executive until having children changed everything for her. Realising there was little wellbeing support for mums and babies…