Issue 126 – February 2022

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Welcome – February 2022

Welcome Peace, love and yoga: these are the key ingredients to our fabulous February issue. Inside, we’ve got two very…

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OM in 30 Seconds – February 2022

Inspiring human alert! Make sure you read our exclusive interview with the amazing Faisha, the one-legged yogini, who’s using yoga…

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Contributors – February 2022

Laurel Stuart Laurel is a Doctor of Acupuncture, Massage Therapist and Yoga Therapist. In her practice she specialises in musculoskeletal…

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My secret place – Sarah Highfield

My Preview text place Yogi: Sarah HighfieldPhotographer: Francesca HighfieldLocation: Al Faqa Desert, United Arab Emirates The image shows London-based Sarah…

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Sarah Highfield

Namaste – Readers’ Letters February 2022

N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Sister act I really enjoyed the article…

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Win ‘Nutrition for Everyday Living’ short course from CNM

Win ‘Nutrition for Everyday Living’ short course from CNM + 30 runner up prizes This month, we’ve teamed up with…

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CNM

Sing away the stress

The top meditation tracks on Spotify that will melt away your stress Everyone loves music! Even if you’re not into…

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Sing away the stress

Yoga changed my life – Fenella Lindsell

After finding yoga in India 30 years ago, the practice has become both a lifelong passion and a professional pursuit…

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Fenella Lindsell

What’s hot in wellness?

Wellness industry trends in 2022 from Mindbody Popular yoga bookings service Mindbody (mindbodyonline.com) has compiled a list of trends we…

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hot, wellness

The Happiness Explorer

How to…get more love. By Lydia Kimmerling It amazes me how being an educator is still awarding me my most…

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happiness, love

Living the teachings — understanding yoga’s everyday meanings

SATYA: THE PRACTICE OF HONESTY. By Sue Pugh The yamas and niyamas provide a simple set of practical, ethical guidelines…

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yoga, meanings

Indaba Yoga

amazing spaces Indaba Yoga 18 Hayes PlaceMaryleboneLondon NW1 6UA indabayoga.com Founded in 2011, Indaba Yoga is a premium yoga studio…

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Indaba Yoga

OM Loves – February 2022

Beautiful things for beautiful people Think Positive Cards Deck Pack of 20 positive affirmation cards with motivational words and colourful…

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OM Loves

Asquith

Feel wonderful ® Asquith activewear for yoga, Pilates and living in. Ethically made using eco-friendly, sustainable, bamboo and organic cotton….

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Asquith

Planet Yoga – February 2022

Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga USA: Meditation in sport The National Academy of…

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Planet Yoga

Yin Yoga for stress relief

Yin Yoga for stress relief Make time for this 30-minute Yin Yoga practice to relieve stress. Find the video on…

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Yin Yoga

Yoga Anatomy: Upward Salute Pose (Urdhva Hastasana)

A 360º overview of… Upward Salute Pose (Urdhva Hastasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Throughout 2022, OM will be exploring all…

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Yoga Anatomy: Upward Salute Pose

OM meets… Faisha

OM meets… Faisha Introducing Faisha, the one-legged yogini. Born in Malaysia but now living and teaching in the UK, OM…

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Faisha

5 twists from Forrest Yoga to invigorate your back

Let’s twist again. Here are 5 twists from Forrest Yoga that will invigorate your back. By Laurel Stuart Whether we…

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Forrest Yoga, twist

The biology of compassion

How polyvagal theory can inspire a path to peace. By Jessica Weaver While the foundation for a lot of spiritual…

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The biology of compassion

Peace Out

Special Report – Peace Out Rediscover your inner calm and channel your inner zen for a more peaceful, contented life…

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Peace out

Make peace your priority

Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak. By Andrea Levy Make peace your priority. We all want it: certainly…

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Make peace,

Relax into Restorative Yoga

Getting started in one of yoga’s most blissful practices. By Gillian Osborne It’s a phrase of relatively new provenance but…

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Restorative Yoga

Gongs: a sound practice

The amazing therapeutic wonders of gongs and sound baths. Words by Duncan Williams, Martyn Cawthorne and Jaz Sperring Gongs and…

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Gongs, sound baths

The meditations of Sri Chinmoy

Exploring the poetry, philosophy, mantra and meditations of spiritual teacher, Sri Chinmoy Meditation means conscious self-expansion. Meditation means the recognition…

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Sri Chinmoy, meditations

From burn out to blissed out

Yoga nidra: Helping to turn burn out into blissed out. By Georgina Warrick Modern day life is busier than ever…

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Yoga nidra

A yoga nidra practice

Here is a little yoga nidra practice for you to try at home or anywhere (it is best if someone…

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A yoga nidra practice

Introducing Nourishing Yoga

with Karen Bonnici Nourishing Yoga is a gentle and calming style of yoga which beautifully complements the practice of yoga…

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Nourishing Yoga

Gratitude PRACTICE

What does gratitude actually mean and how do we practice it in yoga? Here are a few simple ideas to…

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Gratitude PRACTICE, gratitude

Yin Yoga & MINDFULNESS

How Yin Yoga and mindfulness can provide the perfect counter to the day-to-day stresses of modern life. By Sarah Lo…

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Yin Yoga, mindfulness

CROW POSE

OLIVER JAMES PLUMMER IS THE MAN ON THE MAT CROW POSE (BAKASANA) Benefits Improves physical balance Strengthens wrists, shoulders and…

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CROW POSE

Brogi boy

The emergence of the ‘brogi’, those yogi bros who just can’t get enough yoga…and how studios can find ways to…

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Brogi

Valentine’s special

Special Report – Valentine’s special All you need is love…love is all you need. Welcome to our Valentine’s special report,…

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Valentine

Partner Yoga

The power of compassionate community. By Sevanti I have shared my love of Partner Yoga before and have, of course,…

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Partner Yoga

Dating after lockdown

Tips on manifesting your life partner. By Jill Crosby The lockdowns were tough on singles…and couples for that matter! Singles…

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dating after lockdown

Loving kindness meditation

A meditation on loving kindness. By Eva Kristlova In this meditation on loving kindness, allow yourself to switch from the…

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Loving kindness meditation

Date yourself

This Valentine’s Day, why not date yourself? By Georgina Warrick Whether you’re coupled up or not this Valentine’s Day, why…

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Date yourself

Hearts and flowers

Gentle practices from yoga and meditation to boost the love energy. By Safia Siddiqui Bowley Hearts and flowers, abundant in…

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Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Sometimes the best gifts are free. By Gillian Osborne Valentine’s Day can be a time of great joy for some,…

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gifts, valentine

Sharing the love

3 ways to open the heart with Thai Yoga Massage. By Natasha de Grunwald Feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? Is…

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Sharing the love

Love Like a Puppy Dog

Love like a puppy dog: partner yoga exercises for fun. By Gopala Amir Yaffa Have you ever had a puppy?…

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Enjoy the ride

If life’s circumstances have derailed you, here’s a short meditation to embrace the detour and travel the path the universe…

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Enjoy the ride

Seeking embodiment

Bringing mind and body to unity and balance. By Lauren Bloxham We live in a world which is dominated by…

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Seeking embodiment

Yoga Mala Universe

Powerful and inspiring postcard artwork from Italian illustrator Laura Shashi We love this goddess-inspired artwork from talented Italian illustrator Laura…

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Yoga mala

The art of letting go

5 ‘letting go’ practices to help dissolve any attachments. By Leo Babauta The Buddha had it right: pretty much all…

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letting go

Eat Drink Yoga – February 2022

Healthy eating goodies Juice Plus+ Perform Soy Protein Shake An all-in-one vegan performance shake that gives you protein to build…

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Eat Drink Yoga

Smashed Avo Toast with Roasted Tomatoes & Pesto

Smashed Avo Toast with Roasted Tomatoes & Pesto Bruschetta is not just a starter! This is a really nice way…

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Smashed Avo Toast with Roasted Tomatoes & Pesto

Carrot Lox Bagel

Carrot Lox Bagel This is a delicious vegan version of lox, the traditional Jewish dish of cured salmon. We’d recommend…

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Carrot Lox Bagel

Smoky Beans & Greens On Toast

Smoky Beans & Greens On Toast This will keep you going right through until lunch, and tastes amazing! SERVES 4…

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Smoky Beans & Greens On Toast

How to eat with the seasons

Eating with the seasons is a wonderful way to enjoy an array of fresh foods just as nature intended There…

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eat with the seasons

Building better futures with yoga

London Youth and Teen Yoga Foundation team up to provide young marginalised girls with a yoga-based toolkit for a brighter…

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Building better futures with yoga

My Yoga Biz – Rakhee Jasani

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

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Rakhee Jasani

From benefits to yoga business

Flexible benefit of Universal Credit helps yoga teacher Samantha Garstin’s business dreams take shape Yoga teacher Samantha Garstin from Salisbury…

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benefits to yoga business

Being nourished, being seen

How do you nourish yourself? By Paula Hines This is an important question for all of us, especially if you…

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OM Books – February 2022

Hatha Yoga for Teachers & Practitioners – A Comprehensive Guide Ram Jain & Kalyani Hauswirth-Jain £19.99 Lotus Publishing UK Starting…

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Yoga is for every body – February 2022

Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community We want your photos! Send us happy shots, fun pics, great…

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Yoga is for Every Body

Retreat to Gayles

Walking, yoga, meditation and silence: experience the magic of a retreat to Gayles in East Sussex On the south coast…

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Retreat to Gayles

The power of CBD retreat

The power of CBD retreat The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa to host The Power of CBD Retreat with…

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CBD retreat

#sorrynotsorry

It’s time that we recognise, as students and teachers, that we’re all doing our best – unapologetically. By Victoria Jackson…

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#sorrynotsorry

Issue 126 – February 2022