Issue 124 - December 2021 | Om Yoga Magazine

Welcome – December 2021

Welcome Welcome to our December issue. This is our final one of 2021, another year that has presented great challenges…

OM in 30 Seconds – December 2021

Get your shopping done early with our Christmas gift guide, filled with wholesome, eco-friendly festive goodies for the yogi in…

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Contributors – December 2021

Shuntao Li Shuntao found her love for yoga in London and completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training qualification in the…

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My secret place – Cas Foley

My Preview text place Yogi: Cas FoleyPhotographer: Aaron BullLocation: Maldives The clear turquoise waters ripple as baby black-tip reef sharks…

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Namaste – Readers’ Letters December 2021

N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Yoga for menopause Thanks for your menopause…

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WIN a year’s supply of HALO Hydration sticks

Win a year’s supply of HALO Hydration sticks We’ve teamed up with HALO this month to offer one lucky reader…

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Headstand crazy

The most popular yoga poses of 2021. And the winner is… headstand! Yoga has been our go-to workout over the…

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Yoga changed my life – Alexandra Reece-Ford

Yoga and meditation helped Alexandra Reece-Ford reclaim her life from anxiety, depression and ME NAME: Alexandra Reece-Ford AGE: 36 OCCUPATION:…

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Mantra of the month – I am grateful

Mantra of the month As we come to the end of the year, we reflect back on what we have…

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Yoga and Aromatherapy – Cinnamon Oil

The month of December means we move into deepest darkest winter as the weather and light changes. To mark this…

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Thaxted Yoga

amazing spaces Thaxted Yoga Hammer Hill Farm, Stanbrook,Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2NH Thaxtedyoga.co.uk Thaxted Yoga’s stunning wellness studio overlooks the rolling…

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OM Loves – December 2021

Beautiful things for beautiful people Breath Cards A set of hand-designed cards, where each card describes a particular breathing technique….

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Mudra Collection

MUDRA COLLECTION Mudra is a clothing brand rooted in the beauty of colour therapy, using natural materials and silhouettes that…

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Planet Yoga – December 2021

Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga CANADA: Team Canada The Canadian Olympic Committee and…

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Relax with Restorative Yoga

Relax with Restorative Yoga Relaxing 20-minute Restorative Yoga practice. With Javier Wilensky 1. Balasana Child’s Pose With Block We’re going…

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Yoga Anatomy: Sun Salutation

A 360º overview of… Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) With Dr Kiki Morriss Throughout 2022, OM will take you on a…

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OM meets… Kassandra Reinhardt

OM meets… Kassandra Reinhardt US-based YouTube yoga sensation Kassandra Reinhardt has amassed a huge following for her safe, accessible classes…

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Yoga for neck pain

Can yoga help with neck pain? Here are eight poses that may help. By Arianna Langton Technology has become a…

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Calming the vagus nerve

An exploration of the most extraordinary nerve in the body, the vagus nerve, and the simple practices that can help…

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Yoga Christmas gifts

Yoga Christmas Gifts Happy OM Christmas everybody! It’s that most wonderful time of the year again as we head into…

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SIDE LUNGE POSE

MATTHEW SHAW IS THE MAN ON THE MAT SIDE LUNGE POSE (SKANDASANA) Skandasana, or side lunge pose, promotes flexibility and…

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Yoga and poetry

The yogi, mystic and author known simply as Deep talks to OM about how the practice has shaped his poetry…

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Yoga V stress

Special Report – Yoga V stress Hands up who’s had a stressful year? You’re not the only one! Luckily, we’ve…

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Beat stress with yoga

Yoga is our secret weapon in the war against stress. By Eva Kristlova Stress is now ever present in our…

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5 ways to manage stress with yoga

Yoga and how it can help in the battle against stress. By Gillian Osborne When we talk about combatting stress…

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Connected by breath

Using breathing practices and co-regulation to reduce stress in children. By Ayalá Homossany A five-year-old boy came up to me…

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Yoga for stress

A simple Iyengar Yoga sequence for easing stress. By Helen Ayling We all know what it’s like to feel stressed,…

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Light fantastic – Lucia No3

Light therapy has long been known to affect our moods and emotions. A new high-tech solution, Lucia No3 – the…

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Seeking perfect health – Sri Chinmoy

Can meditation keep our immunity strong? In today’s pandemic-stricken world, there is a deepening understanding that true health involves not…

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What is stress and how can yoga help?

Simple yoga practices to navigate through the stress maze. By Sally Parkes Intermittent stress is a natural part of life…

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My story – Jackie Heffer-Cooke

Jackie Heffer-Cooke was a stressed-out TV executive… until she discovered yoga. Here she tells her story I am a former…

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Yoga for mental health

4 ways to boost mental health and inner resilience. By Gopala Amir Yaffa Life sucks sometimes. I experienced depression during…

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Yoga and the older person

How yoga can play a role in countering stress and improving mental health among the older community. By Sue Pugh…

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Meditation for resilience

Build a more resilient mind and body in yoga and in life with this simple meditation. By Jill Lawson Life’s…

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Stay positive this winter

10 ways to boost a low mood and stay positive this winter. By Dr Audrey Tang Positive psychology (the study…

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Yoga through the seasons

We love this series of digital paintings, known as ‘Yoga through the seasons’ by Germanborn artist Anna Heimkreiter, who tells…

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Redefining hope

As we enter the final weeks of 2021, let’s redefine hope and restore faith so that we can face the…

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Eat Drink Yoga – December 2021

Healthy eating goodies Flower & White Vegan Chocolate Bars Yummy plant-based melting meringue and chocolate bars with just 85 calories…

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Alcohol Free Watermelon and Basil Mojito

Alcohol Free Watermelon and Basil Mojito This is a refreshing alcohol free mocktail which is bursting full of fruity flavours…

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Pink Grapefruit and Rosemary Paloma

Pink Grapefruit and Rosemary Paloma A paloma consists of grapefruit juice, tequila and lime. This one has the addition of…

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Bloody Mary with Smoked Salt

Bloody Mary with Smoked Salt A classic Bloody Mary recipe made even better with Maldon’s smoked salt. SERVES 2 Ingredients…

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Cooking for a healthy gut

7 tips for on cooking for a healthy gut. By Dr Joan Ransley The health of our gut can impact…

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My Yoga Biz – Valerie Hartwich

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

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Being a Chinese yoga teacher in London

Shuntao Li grew up in China as a child but is now a yoga teacher living and working in the…

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A helping hand – yoga mentor

Develop your teaching with a yoga mentor. By Melissa Albarran for Yoga Alliance Professionals A recent survey conducted by Yoga…

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Giving the practice back

Allowing students time and space to feel their yoga practice. By Paula Hines After one of my workshops I received…

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OM Books – December 2021

Spiral Bound: Integrated Anatomy For Yoga Karen Kirkness Handspring Publishing£38Spiral Bound studies the physical expression of movement by examining the…

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