Issue 116 – April 2021

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Welcome – April 2021

Welcome Get ready for some serious yoga inspiration, folks! The winter is behind us (for those of us in the…

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OM in 30 Seconds – April 2021

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OM in 30 seconds

Contributors – April 2021

Lauren Bloxham Tarik Dervish Kelly Terranova Regular contributors: Claudia Brown, Paula Hines, Meg Jackson, Victoria Jackson, Jenny Baker, Kirstie Bird,…

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contributors

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…

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My secret place - Jackie Heffer-Cooke

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…

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namaste

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…

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Yoga changed my life - Shuntao Li

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…

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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…

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Camphor oil

Hot Lotus

amazing spaces Hot Lotus Hot Lotus is an award-winning wellbeing hub in Stockport, Greater Manchester, providing a wide variety of…

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Hot Lotus

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…

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OM Loves

Yogamasti

FOR THE LOVE OF YOGA Spiritually minded and ethically sourced, Yogamasti clothing will help you get the most out of…

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Yogamasti

Planet Yoga – April 2021

Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga CANADA: Not wellbeing Yoga fashion brand Lululemon released…

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Planet Yoga

Easy yoga sequence

Easy yoga sequence A short sequence of gentle, dynamic movements to evoke ease in the body and reduce stress and…

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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,…

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Wide legged Standing Forward Bend

OM meets… Fiona Agombar

OM meets… Fiona Agombar An expert in the field of yoga for stress, fatigue and burnout, and one of the…

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Fiona Agombar

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…

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Stress, the immune system and yoga

5 reasons you should try Restorative Yoga today

Rick Cummings Photography Restorative Yoga can bring with it wide-ranging benefits, from reducing stress to weight loss. Best of all,…

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5 reasons you should try Restorative Yoga today

Intuitive movement

Surrendering the stronghold of the mind to the wisdom of the body. By Lauren Bloxham How long has our practice…

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Intuitive movement

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…

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Forearm stand/Feathered Peacock pose - Chris Magee

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…

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why more men should do yoga

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…

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Ram Jain

Born in New Delhi, India, and growing up in a traditional, spiritual family, Ram Jain has come a long way…

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Ram Jain

Zahir Akram

His students may not think he’s as funny as he thinks he is, but Zahir Akram is one of Surrey’s…

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Zahir Akram

Enrico Tambellini

Standing 6 foot 4 inches tall, and weighing in at 20 stone, Enrico Tambellini is possibly the biggest yoga teacher…

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Enrico Tambellini

Keith Allen

Keith Allen has studied with different teachers, lineages, and styles from all over the world, and remains a passionate and…

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Keith Allen

Matt Miller

Originally from California, Matt Miller, the man behind Broga, is now going full on English country gent opening a new…

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Matt Miller

Jhon Tamayo

Born in Colombia and a teacher for over 25 years, Jhon Tamayo is the founder and director of Atmananda Yoga…

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Jhon Tamayo

Suthesh Sukumaran

Originally from Kerala, in south-western India, Suthesh Sukumaran is now sharing authentic yoga and ayurvedic teachings from his Simpli Yoga…

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Suthesh Sukumaran

Jamie Clarke

Jamie Clarke is co-founder of The Yoga People, an experienced teacher trainer in disciplines ranging from Ashtanga to Yin. With…

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Jamie Clarke

Uday Bhosale

Uday Bhosale was lucky enough to learn from the late and great BKS Iyengar in Pune, India. Now he’s sharing…

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Uday Bhosale

Aaron Krohn

Based in Placencia, in sunny Belize, Aaron Krohn is one of the popular teachers on the Global Collective You online…

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Aaron Krohn

Yoga for Children in the Digital Age

A special report exploring ways in which yoga, mindfulness and other wellbeing tools can support children and teens in the…

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Soul Sanity

New mental health gym SoulSanity launches for kids and adults, recognising the importance of focusing on a healthy mind as…

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Soul Sanity

Simple childrens yoga practices to help slow down

Being a perfect yoga sloth: simple practices to help you slow down. By Gopala Amir Yaffe We have so much…

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simple childrens yoga practices to help slow down

Supporting our children: 5 yoga & mindfulness practices

Save the children: 5 yoga and mindfulness practices for greater relaxation, calm and ease. By Jackie Heffer-Cooke Our generation of…

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5 yoga and mindfulness practices

Teen mental health

Teens talk about the pandemic and its effects on their mental health. By Lili Rees and Bryony Duckitt The global…

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Teen mental health

Mindfulness training

Engaging children and teens with mindfulness. By Christiane Kerr Teaching children and teens about how their brain processes different emotions…

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Mindfulness training

Inspire and uplift

An inspiring and uplifting yoga sequence for children. By Sarah Swindlehurst / Mulliner Children today may be under a lot…

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Inspire and uplift

A teen routine

A mat and a wall: your new best friends! By Veronica Greene The past year has been the hardest year…

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A teen routine

10 tips for navigating uncertainty

10 tips for getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. By Kelly Terranova From the age of 18, I have lived with…

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10 tips for navigating uncertainty

meditation for achieving your goals

A short meditation for achieving your goals. By Jill Lawson Conjuring up the motivation to begin a task is challenging…

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meditation for achieving your goals

Self-care, post-lockdown

Mike Kear photography Post-lockdown self-care: nurturing practices for managing anxiety and adjusting back to our old lives. By Nik Parmar…

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Self-care, post-lockdown

Moonology made easy – part 3

Discover the beauty of working with the moon and create a personal toolbox to navigate its amazing energies. Part three…

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Moonology made easy

Vegan Life Podcast

Food, fun and frivolity are all served up on the new Vegan Life Magazine podcast — available to download now…

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vegan life podcast

Eat Drink Yoga – April 2021

Healthy eating goodies Clearspring Organic Japanese Matcha Vedge Snack Bar Get Vits Natural High Drink Me Blends: The Vegan Cup

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Eat Drink Yoga

Tasty Covalo Nero

Tasty Cavolo Nero Delicious plant-based recipes that offer fresh ways of using kale For the roast tomatoes 250g (8.8 oz)…

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Tasty Cavolo Nero

Cavolo Nero Caesar Salad with Smoky Chickpeas

Cavolo Nero Caesar Salad with Smoky Chickpeas As well as being tasty, versatile, and speedy to prepare, cavolo nero is…

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Cavolo Nero Caesar Salad with Smoky Chickpeas

Cavolo Nero and Mint Vodka Crush

Cavolo Nero and Mint Vodka Crush Try this refreshing vodka cocktail for a fun and unusual spring drink. Ingredients 75g…

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Cavolo Nero and Mint vodka crush

Springtime health MOT

10 tips to boost your wellbeing and vitality this spring. By Lola Biggs 1. The power of adaptogens Adaptogens help…

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Springtime health MOT

WIN 500g pouch of Raised Spirit’s Organic Hemp Protein Powder

Win – 500g pouch of Raised Spirit’s Organic Hemp Protein Powder This month, we’ve teamed up with Raised Spirit to…

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Win 500g pouch of Raised Spirit's Organic Hemp Protein Powder

The yoga union

UK yoga teachers have unionised for the first time ever to form a branch of the Independent Workers Union of…

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The Yoga Union

Holding space

Holding space starts with you. By Paula Hines Teaching yoga is not just about what you know. It is actually…

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Holding space

OM Books – April 2021

BEING: Awake, Aware, And Experiencing Life As Your Authentic Self Lynn B. Mann You know how to be a human…

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Yoga is for every body

Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community We want your photos! Send us happy shots, fun pics, great…

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Yoga is for Every Body

OM Travel – April 2021

Yoga retreats are back! THE WAIT IS OVER…ADVENTUREYOGI IS LINING UP A FULL CALENDAR OF YOGA RETREATS IN THE UK…

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Yoga hugs

“A hug promotes relaxation by lowering cortisol, relieves tension, and boosts feelings of self-compassion” – Give yourself a big hug:…

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Yoga hugs

Issue 116 – April 2021

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