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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.


Yoga Anatomy: Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

A 360º overview of… Tree Pose (Vrksasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Tree pose is both a balancing pose and a hip opener. It will improve the strength,…

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Tree Pose

My Secret Place – Dovestone Reservoir

My Preview text place Yogi: Holly CroslandPhotographer: Adam FlanaganLocation: Dovestone Reservoir in the Peak District, UK The photo shows yogini Holly Crosland in England’s beautiful Peak District region….

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Dovestone Reservoir

11 incredible places to meditate

We’ve partnered with the awesome book, Magical Britain: 650 Enchanted and Mystical Sites, to bring you some of the most picture perfect places to meditate and find…

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places to meditate

Tackling trauma

How a US non-profit is helping to tackle the trauma tsunami with yoga According to the US’ National Council for Behavioural Health, at least 70% of adults…

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tackling trauma

My first yoga class

Whatever fears you may have going into your first yoga class, don’t worry… Tina McAra has been there, done it, and lived to tell the tale I…

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first yoga class

Living the teachings – set your sankalpa

Understanding yoga’s everyday spiritual meanings. By Sue Pugh As we welcome in 2023, ask yourself: What is my longterm vision? Or: What would it actually feel like…

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Set your sankalpa

Yoga for menopause and perimenopause

How does perimenopause and menopause affect our yoga practice? By Sally Parkes What is the perimenopause and menopause? At present, we are hearing more and more about…

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Yoga for menopause and perimenopause

Amazing Spaces – 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 Essex countryside, close to the picturesque…

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Honouring your threshold

Nothing will work unless you do, so be sure to take good care of yourself. By Paula Hines In my earlier days of teaching I was at…

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Honouring your threshold

Mexican-Style Loaded Sweet Potato Wedges

Mexican-Style Loaded Sweet Potato Wedges SERVES 4 – 6 These wedges look beautifully abundant, and they taste amazing. Packed with delicious vegetables and garlicky tomato black beans,…

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Loaded Sweet Potato Wedges

The amputee yoga teacher

After losing her right leg in the 2004 tsunami in south-east Asia, Fiona Callanan has tapped her inner strength and resilience through Rocket Yoga. When life gets…

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amputee yoga

OM Meets… Liz Underwood

OM meets… Liz Underwood Featured on our cover this month, Liz Underwood blends somatics, rhythmic movements, restorative yoga and yoga nidra into her classes, courses and retreats….

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Yoga at Home – Working towards Pincha Mayurasana

Working towards Pincha Mayurasana 8 postures working towards Pincha Mayurasana, feathered peacock or forearm balance pose, with Ruben De Monte of The Yoga Class. Words by Laura…

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Sukhasana Garudasana Arms

Man on the Mat – Vasisthasana

RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Vasisthasana (Side Plank) Benefits Vasisthasana is a challenging arm balance with many benefits: It strengthens the wrists, arms, shoulders,…

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WIN! A 12-month subscription to Soo Yoga UK & goodies bundle – worth £800

UK & goodies bundle – worth £800 This month, we’ve teamed up with Soo Yoga UK to offer one lucky reader the ultimate yoga and wellness bundle….

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Yoga therapy for motor neurone disease

My experience as a yoga therapist working with motor neurone disease (MND). By Rachel Bilski Today, I have felt as if I haven’t got a disease.” These…

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Yoga therapy for motor neurone disease

My Yoga Biz – Louise Walker

MyYogaBiz Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams This month’s mentor: Louise Walker, 42, Hotpod Yoga Stoke, Longton (hotpodyoga.com/studios/stoke) Does…

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Louise Walker

Seeking balance with medicinal mushrooms

How the healing powers of an ancient remedy are making a comeback in the modern era It was only a matter of time before medicinal mushrooms started…

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medicinal mushrooms

Health food trends: 2023

Whole Foods Market’s top food trend predictions for 2023 Every year, popular health food store Whole Foods Market compiles a list of top trends it expects to…

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health food trends 2023

Smashed Peas on Toast with Garlicky Mushrooms

Smashed Peas on Toast with Garlicky Mushrooms Serves 4 Flavoured with garlic and lemon, the chunky pea mix is light and fragrant, and it makes a delicious…

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smashed peas

Colour therapy

How colour can enhance your yoga practice and your life. By Emma-Louise Hooper The science behind colour Although we see colour, the ‘colour’ of an object is…

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colour therapy

Eat Drink Yoga – January 2023

Mavrik Zero Alcohol Cocktail Range Avoid the hangover with the Mavrik Zero Alcohol Cocktail Range. These expertly-crafted, all-natural drinks are not just cocktail substitutes, they are something…

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Subtle intention, sustainable change

Experiencing the pause and stillness of deep winter to find the calm within, a place to set and nurture sutble and lasting intention. By Lauren Bloxham In…

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Self-nurturing for the whole family

Four practices that you and your children can do together to nurture self-care. By Gopala Amir Yaffa The only constant person in all of your relationships is…

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