Magazine
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 body’s anatomy and movement in terms of…
Giving the practice back
Allowing students time and space to feel their yoga practice. By Paula Hines After one of my workshops I received feedback from an attendee who I later…
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 UK. Here, she tells OM about her…
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 42, of Essentially Moving (essentiallymoving.com) in Berlin…
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 not only our physical wellbeing, but also…
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 Maldon Smoked Salt Ice 100ml (3.3 fl…
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 Rosemary Syrup which adds a beautiful freshness…
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 – the watermelon and basil are fresh…
Stay positive this winter
10 ways to boost a low mood and stay positive this winter. By Dr Audrey Tang Positive psychology (the study of what makes people more likely to…
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 each from Flower & White. Two new…
Redefining hope
As we enter the final weeks of 2021, let’s redefine hope and restore faith so that we can face the future with greater confidence and courage. By…
Yoga through the seasons
We love this series of digital paintings, known as ‘Yoga through the seasons’ by Germanborn artist Anna Heimkreiter, who tells OM that “change is the only constant…
Meditation for resilience
Build a more resilient mind and body in yoga and in life with this simple meditation. By Jill Lawson Life’s hardships are a lot like challenging yoga…
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 When most of us consider mental illness,…
Yoga for mental health
4 ways to boost mental health and inner resilience. By Gopala Amir Yaffa Life sucks sometimes. I experienced depression during Covid-19, with all of the extra pressure,…
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 adrenaline junkie. For 14 years I worked…
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 that helps to keep us alive and…
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 only the body, but the mind and…
Light fantastic – Lucia No3
Light therapy has long been known to affect our moods and emotions. A new high-tech solution, Lucia No3 – the Lucid Light Experience, takes this to a…
Yoga for stress
A simple Iyengar Yoga sequence for easing stress. By Helen Ayling We all know what it’s like to feel stressed, but it’s not easy to describe exactly…
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 after a family yoga session recently and…
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 with yoga it’s useful to have an…
Beat stress with yoga
Yoga is our secret weapon in the war against stress. By Eva Kristlova Stress is now ever present in our day-to-day lives and the world seems to…
Yoga and poetry
The yogi, mystic and author known simply as Deep talks to OM about how the practice has shaped his poetry Whether it be as a mystic, yogi,…























