Issue 121 – September 2021

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Welcome – September 2021

Welcome Welcome to the September issue of OM Yoga & Lifestyle magazine. Inside, we’ve got everything you need to keep…

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OM in 30 Seconds – September 2021

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Contributors – September 2021

Julia Clarke Emily A. Francis Lauren Bloxham Regular contributors: Claudia Brown, Paula Hines, Victoria Jackson, Kirstie Bird, Jill Lawson, Kiki…

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Namaste – Readers’ Letters September 2021

N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Happy now Jess please Summer of love…

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Yoga changed my life – Karen James

Yoga helped Karen James find her way to a more peaceful, contented life and discover the true essence of who…

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Karen James

Mantra of the month – I believe in my potential

Mantra of the month When was the last time you wondered if you were good enough? Or even convinced yourself…

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Yoga and Aromatherapy – Neroli Oil

One of the most expensive essential oils, neroli is made from the fresh blossom flowers of the bitter orange tree…

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Neroli Oil

Lake View Yoga

amazing spaces Lake View Yoga Lake View Yoga opened this space a year ago. Since then, it has caused quite…

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Lake View Yoga

OM Loves – September 2021

Beautiful things for beautiful people Sundried Grivola 2.0 Women’s Loose Top Fresh Wasabi Starter Kit Liposomal Vitamin C & Zinc…

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OM Loves

Lowey 11

LOWEY 11 Introducing the beautifully printed silky-soft leggings of Lowey 11, complete with a luxe four-way stretch that’s body sculpting…

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Lowey 11

Planet yoga – September 2021

Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga USA: Goatel California Goat Yoga pioneer Lainey Morse…

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Planet Yoga

Flexibility challenge

Flexibility challenge A gentle 20-minute flow to increase flexibility. By Kino MacGregor Stretching increases the blood flow to muscle tissue,…

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Flexibility challenge

Yoga Anatomy: Side Crow Pose (Parsva Bakasana)

A 360º overview of… Side Crow Pose (Parsva Bakasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Side Crow builds strength and balance and…

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Side Crow Pose

OM meets… Anusha Wijeyakumar

OM meets… Anusha Wijeyakumar Following my dharma: an interview with women’s health and social justice campaigner, yoga teacher and author…

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Anusha Wijeyakumar

Find your element

The subtle qualities of earth, water, fire, air and ether in yoga practice. By Lauren Bloxham An empowered practice is…

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Find your element

7 attributes of a personal yoga practice

We are made more whole every time we step onto the mat. By Marisa Gray Atha Before Covid-19 hit, I…

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attributes of a personal yoga practice

Yin Yoga for stress

A Yin Yoga sequence to ease the symptoms of stress. By Julia Clarke Yin Yoga effectively targets tension in your…

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Yin Yoga for stress

Yoga for pregnancy and children

Yoga for pregnancy & children: special report If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy: this month, read our 34-page special…

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Yoga for pregnancy and children

Yoga for fertility

How to adapt a yoga practice to optimise fertility. By Naomi Murphy and Sally Parkes A yoga that enhances a…

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Yoga for fertility

3 ways to help children understand relaxation

Simple ways to help children understand relaxation. By Gopala Amir Yaffir It is not easy to explain to children what…

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ways to help children understand relaxation

The rise and rise of children’s yoga

Children’s yoga: an energised growth story. By Bryony Duckitt and Lili Rees As a UK-based children’s yoga school, our participation…

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The rise of childrens yoga

Meditation for pregnancy and children

Meditation tips for each stage of pregnancy. By Jennifer Clarke Pre-pregnancy Getting pregnant can be a challenge for some women…

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Meditation for pregnancy and children

Children inspired by yoga

Helping children to be bendy, giggly and strong. By Melissa Butterworth As a former primary school teacher, I regularly practiced…

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Children inspired by yoga

Sunny days

Using mindfulness, yoga and breathing techniques to help children and adults navigate the trickier times in life. By Patricia Maddalena…

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Sunny days

Mind your pregnancy

How yoga and mindfulness for pregnancy and birth can help mums-to-be handle the unexpected twists and turns of their journey….

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Mind your pregnancy

Pregnancy Yoga

How pregnancy yoga classes, online or in-person, can smooth the journey into motherhood. By Alice Veasey Did you know there…

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Pregnancy yoga

Yoga at home for new mums

Connect to yourself and your baby: six ways yoga can support you emotionally and physically as a new mum. By…

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Yoga at home for new mums

Cool Mama

Krishna My Friend Plush Toy Come fall in love with your very own mantra singing Baby Krishna plush toy. This…

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How to engage teenagers in yoga

13 practical tools to help teenagers benefit from yoga. By Jackie Heffer-Cooke As we know, yoga is fun and makes…

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How to engage teenagers in yoga

Birthing pregnancy yoga

The drive and vision of three female yoga pioneers, Janet Balaskas, Lolly Stirk and Francoise Freedman, initiated a movement that…

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Birthing pregnancy yoga

Yoga: from conception to graduation

5 yoga tips for embedding yoga into your life, and your child’s, from conception to graduation. By Gillian Osborne It…

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Yoga: from conception to graduation

DANCER POSE

DAVIN JONES IS THE MAN ON THE MAT NATARAJASANA (DANCER POSE) Benefits This posture provides a strong opening to the…

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DANCER POSE

27 excellent reasons why men should do yoga

Here at OM, we believe that everyone should enjoy the amazing benefits of yoga. But if you’re a guy who’s…

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why men should do yoga

Teen journaling

4 reasons to encourage your teen to start journaling (plus, it’s good for you, too!). By Danielle Wathes When I…

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Teen journaling

Muscle memory

A simple meditation for boosting your memory muscles. By Jill Lawson Memory is like a muscle; if we don’t use…

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Muscle memory

Heal yourself whole

5 tips to cultivate a meaningful, empowered and nurturing relationship with your body. By Emily A. Francis The body is…

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Heal yourself

Starting over

The simplest guide to starting, over and over again. By Leo Babauta Whether it’s starting a yoga practice, or a…

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Starting over guide

Eat Drink Yoga – September 2021

Healthy eating goodies Fruitilicious Vegan Protein Smoothie Virtue Clean Energy Yerba Mate VEG 1 Multivitamin Nutrilicious Crunchy Pumpkin Seed Snacks

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Eat Drink Yoga

Gluten-Free Oat Breakfast Muffins

Gluten-Free Oat Breakfast Muffins These muffins make for a delicious breakfast; the sponge is light and fluffy with a slight…

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Breakfast muffins

Chickpea and Potato Hash

Chickpea and Potato Hash This hash makes a great breakfast or brunch. The high carbohydrate contents will keep you going…

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Chickpea and Potato hash

Carrot ‘Smoked Salmon’ and Cream Cheese English Muffins

Carrot ‘Smoked Salmon’ and Cream Cheese English Muffins This is a great alternative to smoked salmon; the carrots take on…

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English Muffins

Cauliflower and Sunflower Seed Soup

Cauliflower and Sunflower Seed Soup A delicious, wholesome and potent super soup. By Sally Dixon Cauliflower is a low GI…

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Cauliflower and Sunflower Seed Soup

WIN The Ultimate Kit from Earths Secret

WIN The Ultimate Kit from Earths Secret. 8 prizes to give away – worth £130 each More than a superfood,…

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Earths Secret

My Yoga Biz – Lisa Duong

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

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Lisa Duong

Top tips for NEW yoga teachers

Essential tips for all new yoga teachers fresh out of training. By Ram Jain What advice do you give to…

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tips for NEW yoga teachers

Know your yoga teacher

How much do you really know your yoga teacher? By Melissa Albarran Chances are you find yoga classes by heading…

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Know your yoga teacher

Savasana September

Join Paula Hines for a month of blissful Savasana this September This September marks seven years since, in this very…

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Savasana September

OM Books – September 2021

Big & Bold: Yoga for the Plus-Size Woman Laura Burns £17.99 Human Kinetics Effective and empowering yoga practice for plus-size…

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Yoga is for every body – September 2021

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

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Yoga is for Every Body

OM Travel – September 2021

Gingerbread houses Keep your eco credentials clean with a stay at one of the new Gingerbread Houses at The Quiet…

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Yoga fashionistas

Victoria Jackson braves the yoga fashionistas of London to find an outfit befitting of her years…and a pair of shorts…

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Yoga fashionistas

Issue 121 – September 2021