Issue 119 – July 2021 | Om Yoga Magazine

Welcome – July 2021

Welcome Happy summer days, everybody! With the summer season now in full swing, I hope you are taking the time…

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OM in 30 Seconds – July 2021

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Contributors – July 2021

Chef Amber Maryem Boulahri Maryem is an intuitive yogi, writer and business owner, who has been honoured to train with…

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My secret place – Bethaney Mouzer

My place Yogi: Bethaney MouzerPhotographer: Sheldon HerronLocation: Malvern Hills, UK With a view across England’s stunning Malvern Hills, Bethaney Mouzer…

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Namaste – Readers’ Letters July 2021

N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Teacher training Read all about it! Gratitude…

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WIN a Pair of Black Adriana High-Waisted Leggings from Dragonfly

WIN a Pair of Black Adriana High-Waisted Leggings from Dragonfly – 20 pairs to win This month, we’ve teamed up…

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Love Lavender

Join yoga teacher Amanda Wass for the ultimate outdoor experience this summer Set in the dreamiest of settings (who doesn’t…

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Mantra of the month – You are stronger than you think you are

Mantra of the month You may read this mantra and not believe it. But I promise you it’s true! Your…

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Yoga and Aromatherapy – Argan Oil

The month of July means longer and warmer days; a chance to refresh and renew ourselves in the summer sunshine….

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Sow and Root

amazing spaces Sow & Root Ground, grow and cultivate your inner wildling at Sow & Root, one of the UK’s…

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OM Loves – July 2021

Beautiful things for beautiful people Qi-Shield Personal 5G / WIFI / EMF Protection Kati Kaia Circe Yoga Mat Discovery Journals…

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Carrot Banana Peach

BE A PLANT-BASED PIONEER Plant-based clothes and accessories from Carrot Banana Peach Pioneers of clothes made from bamboo, soybean, banana…

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Planet Yoga – July 2021

Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga USA: Sounds good Yoga studio bookings app Mindbody…

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10-minute strength building yoga sequence

10-minute strength building yoga sequence A short and simple sequence for building strength on the mat… in just 10 minutes!…

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Yoga Anatomy: Monkey Pose (Hanumanasana)

A 360º overview of… Monkey Pose (Hanumanasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Stretch and strengthen your hamstrings, thighs, groin and arms…

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OM meets… Anna Kichenside

OM meets… Anna Kichenside Anna Kichenside is a thirty-something yogini from London and the creator of the Flamingo Yoga Maya…

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Superfood for the spine

Why undulations are superfood for the spine. By Maryem Boulahri I teach my students that the spine is the super…

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Online Yoga – Special Report

Discovering yoga online was a life saver for many people worldwide as we navigated a year of pandemics and lockdowns….

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Yoga here we come

Remove the obstacles to starting a regular practice with online yoga Have you been saying you want to start a…

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PLATFORM PROFILE #1 – YogaNow!

Amidst global suffering during the Covid-19 pandemic, Melanie Pomford was at home in Madrid, Spain contemplating her life’s work. She…

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Building a daily practice with online classes

Online yoga is ideal for nurturing your daily yoga habit. By Jessica Banks aka Sat Shakti Kaur Nothing can replace…

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Building a daily practice with online classes

PLATFORM PROFILE #2 – Yoga Download

When YogaDownload founder, Jamie Kent, first launched her online yoga platform in 2007, there were essentially no competitors. It was…

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PLATFORM PROFILE #3 – Yoga Life

Yoga Life Studio online platform came into existence last autumn. Eva Kristlova runs a yoga studio with around 20 yoga…

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Join the movement

Kat Farrants, founder of Movement for Modern Life, says her passions are sustainability, accessibility and taking yoga off the mat…

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Total flexibility

Tips for students and teachers accessing online yoga classes. By Belinda Emberson The world of community-based yoga changed dramatically last…

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Meaningful online experiences

How do you transform online learning into meaningful experiences? Find out how they did exactly that at the Dru Centre…

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The Sacred Art of Transformative Spaces

There is a sacred design philosophy that revolves around uniting the elements of aesthetics, sustainability, spatial energy and intention to…

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PLATFORM PROFILE #4 – Brenda Yoga

Brenda Ward is a yoga teacher, certified with the British Wheel of Yoga. She’s passionate about sharing the practices she’s…

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Further training online

Will online further training survive post-pandemic? By Melissa Albarran of Yoga Alliance Professionals Online further training has been a saving…

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BOAT POSE

STEPHEN MARKS IS THE MAN ON THE MAT BOAT POSE (NAVASANA) Boat Pose (Navasana) is a great seated posture that…

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Never too old

How 90-year-old Tony Smith took up yoga during the pandemic It’s never too late to start yoga: look no further…

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The Great Outdoors

Special report The Great Outdoors There’s good evidence to suggest that taking your yoga practice outdoors brings with it a…

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In search of the calm response

Thinking + moving + nature = a recipe for reducing anxiety now and improved brain function later in life. By…

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Finding freedom

There is a freedom waiting for you, on the breezes of the sky. By Jackie Heffer-Cooke Imagine you are sitting…

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Yoga outdoors in nature

Why I love practicing yoga outdoors. By Kat Farrants I love to practice yoga outdoors best of all as I’m…

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Woodland yoga

How my yoga practice found its way into the forest. And how you can use the healing presence of the…

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The sweet solace of nature

How yoga teacher and retreat owner Vidya Heisel found joy in nature during the isolation of lockdown The immense beauty…

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Beach yoga

The beauty and benefits of beach yoga. By Eva Kristlova It all started with a dog. My amazing chocolate lab,…

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Yoga kit guide

Everything the modern yoga explorer needs to take their practice out into the big wide world Pushkar Hemp Yoga Mat…

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Celebrating you

Find meaning and joy in the everyday experience of being uniquely you. By Jill Lawson Hard work can yield big…

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The 5 koshas

The five bodies according to the ancient yogis. By Stephen Marks One question I often like to start my meditation…

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Why journaling is a good idea

Danielle Wathes explains why journaling can be a great way for those experiencing anxiety issues to open up about their…

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Eat Drink Yoga – July 2021

Healthy eating goodies Thrive CBD Oil Drops Benefit Water Drinks Vegan Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels Deja Mind Balance

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Cashew & Coconut Korma

Cashew & Coconut Korma Celebrate the flavours of India in your kitchen this summer with this tasty vegan spice dish…

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Keralan Green Bean Thoran

Keralan Green Bean Thoran Fresh curry leaves really elevate this dish but if you don’t have any to hand, it’s…

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Seasonal Veg Pakora

Seasonal Veg Pakora Traditionally, just gram flour is used but we find adding rice flour and baking powder makes for…

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Yummy yoga snacks

Simple snack ideas to prep at home for a pre-class energy boost or a post-yoga protein power up. By Chef…

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Sleeping beauties

Four yoga and mindfulness practices to help your children to settle and sleep well. By Dr Kiki Morriss We all…

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My Yoga Biz – Jo Tuffrey

MyYogaBiz Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams This month’s mentor: Jo Tuffrey,…

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Pain empowerment

Yoga teacher Sarah Bates describes how her practice has helped her navigate the pain of psoriatic arthritis, exacerbated during lockdown…

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Digital dilemmas

Online screen time may not be ideal for kids growing up, but it can be a great way for adults…

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Spaciousness is a good thing

Sometimes it’s good to ease up on the pace of life. By Paula Hines Do you teach yoga full-time or…

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OM Books – July 2021

Svadhyaya Breath Journal: A Companion Workbook to Restoring Prana Robin L. Rothenberg Svadhyaya (self-reflective) Breath Journal is a companion workbook…

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