Welcome
Welcome to the summer issue of OM. It’s officially festival season here in the UK and the sun is (hopefully!) shining, certainly in our hearts if not outdoors. It’s the perfect time of year to soak up some cool yoga vibes and support your local studio, or to explore something new…or just roll out your mat in the park or garden to find your yoga happy!
This month, we’ve got a big preview of the OM Yoga Show, which takes place later this year (17-19th October, 2025) at London’s Alexandra Palace. It’s the ultimate yoga festival! Book your tickets today and play your part at Europe’s biggest yoga gathering, with three whole days of fun-filled, high-energy yoga awesomeness alongside thousands of like-minded souls. Expect more great things at the show, including top teachers from around the world, free classes offering every yoga style you can imagine, plus meditations, lectures and delicious healthy food, as well as a huge yoga retail market (watch out for discounts!).
Your tickets will also get you free access to two other great events taking place that weekend at the same venue, Vegan Life Live and the Mind Body Soul Experience. The OM Yoga Show is perfect for beginners keen to learn more about yoga, but it’s also a great place to explore in-depth courses and even teacher training. We’ve included a teacher training report in this issue to whet your appetite, but head to the show and you’ll get to meet some of the lead teacher trainers in person, who will inspire you, or reassure you if you’re uncertain about whether you’re ready to make the leap yet! We’ve also got a special report on self-care practices inside, if you’re in need of a little TLC right now.
So take your time, find a quiet space and delve inside. No need to reach for anything, or try, or do, just enjoy the miracle being that you inherently are. Sometimes your soulmate is just peace…and that’s enough. Most of all, have a fantastic summer, folks…and do stay in touch, we love to know what you’re thinking and what you’re up to.
Send those yoga holiday photos in too! We want to know where you lovely OM readers go on your summer hols!
Martin
Issue #155 - June/2025
Yogi: Gemma Williams
Website: gemyoga.co.uk
IG instagram.com/gemyogateachertraining
Photographer: Lauren Dillon
Website: laurendillonphotography.co.uk
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First published in November 2009, OM Yoga magazine has become the most popular yoga title in the UK. Available from all major supermarkets, independents and newsstands across the UK. Also available on all digital platforms.
