Contributors + Words of Wisdom

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Komal Dadlani

In this issue, Komal offers insight from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras on how these ancient teachings can help us with better mental health in the modern age. This also includes information on mantras, a key component of our practice. If you would like to understand more about mantras, how and which ones to practice, Komal has two courses on the subject which can be viewed on demand at: omstars.com or connect directly on Instagram @komi_yogi

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Wenche Beard

Wenche is the founder of Living Yoga Community, Living Yoga Teacher Training School and The Yoga Life Studio in Eastbourne. As an experienced yoga teacher, she inspires a transformational yoga practice that emphasises inclusivity, personal growth, and authentic living. Visit: livingyogacommunity.com

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Lauren Bloxham

Lauren is a regular OM contributor, writing Embodied Living every month. She is known as a gentle teacher, with a subtle yet powerful approach, utilising verbal cues, quotes and stories in classes. She holds space for movement, mindfulness and meditation online, in-person in Cornwall and on retreat. Practice with her online and find out more at Sabda (the Sanskrit word which refers to ‘the sound of speech’): sabda.uk

Regular contributors:

Claudia Brown, Paula Hines, Sarah Highfield, Lauren Bloxham, Lydia Kimmerling, Kiki Morriss, Sue Pugh, Isabel Lankester

Words of wisdom

“Stop measuring days by degree of productivity and start experiencing them by degree of presence.”

Alan Watts

Om Magazine

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