Issue 131 – July 2022

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Welcome – July 2022

Welcome to our July issue. Inside, we’ve got everything you need to make your yoga summer amazing. That includes insight…

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Welcome

July 2022 Contributors

Grace McGeehan Grace is a yoga teacher and hypnotherapist. Her wellness business has been running since 2016, starting out as…

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My Secret Place – July 2022

My Preview text place Yogi: Safia Siddiqui Bowley Photographer: Sarah Carmody Location: Birling Gap, nr Eastbourne East Sussex, England This…

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Namaste – July 2022

N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Like father, like daughter I have been…

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Yoga Changed My Life

After challenging personal times and a busy life, finding yoga felt like coming home for Catherine Rolfe NAME: Catherine Rolfe…

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The rise of yoga

New study from Reebok shows how the UK yoga industry is set to exceed £1 billion by 2026 It’s official…the…

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The Happiness Explorer

How to… get more joy from the process I was recently asked this question by a follower on my Instagram…

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Living the teachings — understanding yoga’s everyday spiritual meanings

Living the teachings – understanding yoga’s everyday spiritual meanings SANTOSHA: COMPLETE CONTENTMENT There are ‘eight limbs’ of yoga…the postures (asanas)…

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Amazing Spaces – July 2022

amazing spaces YOGA STUFF 8 The Maltings, Salisbury SP1 1BD yoga-stuff.co.uk Take a deep breath in…and relax at Yoga Stuff….

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OM Loves – July 2022

Beautiful things for beautiful people Roar Leopard Print Doormat Take a walk on the wild side with this vibrant doormat…

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3RD ROCK Sustainable clothing for dynamic living

Beautiful things for beautiful people Recycled sculpting high waist buttery soft multiple colours THOR LEGGINGS £46Paired with BOOP cropped slim…

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Planet Yoga – July 2022

Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga Canada: Fashion boom Looks like we are going…

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Win! A luxurious five-star holiday in Halkidiki, Greece

worth almost £1000! This month we’ve teamed up with the incredible Acrotel Athena Pallas, a luxurious five-star hotel in Halkidiki,…

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Yoga at home – Flow to strength

Flow to strength Twists connect into the core as we flow to strength, with Moon Saker. Words: Laura Dodd In…

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Yoga Anatomy: Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

A 360º overview of… Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Throughout 2022, OM is exploring all the…

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Downward-Facing Dog

OM Meets…BHAVISHA PANKHANIA

OM meets… BHAVISHA PANKHANIA Yoga and meditation instructor and breath coach, Bhavisha Pankhania, is our fabulous cover star this month….

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Yoga in the NHS

How the Yoga In Healthcare Alliance charity is helping yoga teachers to work with health professionals for the benefit of…

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Yoga for beginners

Special Report – Yoga for Beginners Yoga is for everyone and every body. Fact! You’re never too old or too…

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Getting started

Simple tips and advice for getting started on the mat. By Eva Kristlova Well done for your interest in yoga!…

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Best yoga styles for beginners

What styles of yoga are best for a beginner? Rosie Iles-Jonas presents a quick and light-hearted look at some of…

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A Beginner’s Practise

A simple yoga sequence to follow from the comfort of your own home. By Eva Kristlova 1. Breath Awareness Start…

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My Magic Carpet, My Yoga Mat

Our yoga mat invites us to come out of the busyness of life and into the bliss. That’s why everyone…

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Iyengar Yoga

Why Iyengar Yoga is ideal for you wherever you are on your yoga journey…even if you have never practiced yoga…

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Beginner questions answered

Veronika Pongracz, an established teacher at triyoga, helps to clear any doubts you may have when introducing yoga into your…

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Beginner Yoga Myths

Busting 8 common myths that have stopped you from trying yoga. By Keith Allen While more people are doing yoga…

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Yoga for Children

You are never too young to do yoga: why introducing children to yoga at an early age can be such…

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Getting Started

Starting out in yoga is easy…you just do it! But getting some nice new kit is always a great way…

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The eternal beginner

One of yoga’s greatest adventures is unearthing deeper meanings as we go. Here, Alan Spence explores some of the enduring…

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7 Things Every Beginner Should Know About Yoga

Know before you go: Janet Long identifies seven things every beginner needs to know ahead of that very first class…

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Yoga for Menstruation

Kelsey Taylor explores some simple yoga ideas and practices for women working through their cycle Menstruation – days 1-6 Follicular…

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Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana)

Reach for the skies in Reverse Warrior, a naturally energising and uplifting pose Benefits This pose always feels joyous to…

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Yoga on fire

Exploring the amazing world of ‘Light Painter’ Jason D. Page, an American artist who has created a set of simply…

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Yoga Retreats – Summer Special

Pack your bags and get ready to jet off to somewhere magical. This month, we’ve compiled some of the best…

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Paradis Plage

Yoga holidays all-year round Agadir, Morocco There are a million great reasons to visit Paradis Plage, especially if you’re a…

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YinYang Exclusive Yoga Retreat

March 3-5, 2023 Cotswolds, England This soul-nourishing retreat presents the perfect blend of the highest quality of comfort, alongside the…

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Huzur Vadisi Yoga Retreat

Almeria, Southern Spain July – October (various dates) Take time to promote your wellbeing in Spain’s sunniest region with Huzur…

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Yoga Rocks

Crete, Greece July – October (various dates) Yoga Rocks sits in a fantastic location on the south coast of Crete,…

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Summer Yoga Immersion Holiday

July 2-9, 2022 Sicily This superb, peaceful retreat, led by Suzanne JevonHughston, a long established teacher and founder ofJevon Yoga…

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Finding Freedom Through Movement – Yoga, Dance & Embodied Movement Retreat

September 28 – October 1, 2022 Andalusia, Spain A four-day all-inclusive retreat based at Suryalila, in the sunny Andalusian countryside,…

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Alamos Retreat

Algarve, Portugal February to November (Running retreats) Alamos Retreat is a place to enjoy an adults-only intimate healthy holiday in…

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Cultivating Compassion

Compassionate awareness can soften the harsh edges of judgement and allow us to move closer to ourselves. By Lauren Bloxham…

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The art of journalling

How the simple act of journalling, writing down your thoughts and feelings, might just transform your life. By Grace McGeehan…

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Conscious comedy

When Rach Cox aka The Laughing Yogini embarked on her yoga journey, over 12 years ago, she was delighted to…

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The mother of all compassion

Finding compassion for all through our yoga practice. By Andrea Marcum It can be very easy to judge. We think…

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The tantric dance of meditation and embodiment

How meditation and embodiment, through yoga and other practices, can bring us closer to the bliss of being alive. By…

By Shakti Sundari

Eat Drink Yoga – July 2022

Belvoir Farm Botanical Soda Infusions New flavour creations with low calorie botanical sodas from Belvoir Farm. From the depths of…

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Warm Samphire, Broad Bean and Potato Salad

Warm Samphire, Broad Bean and Potato Salad Using raw samphire gives this salad a lovely fresh crunch and saltiness SERVES…

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Strawberry and Asparagus Summer Salad

Strawberry and Asparagus Summer Salad Don’t just save your strawberries for dessert, add them to your salads! They make a…

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Halloumi and Watermelon Salad with Mint Dressing

Halloumi and Watermelon Salad with Mint Dressing Make plant-based halloumi using tofu and a simple marinade! This salad is a…

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Beat the afternoon slump

6 expert tips to beat the mid-afternoon slump and power through the day. By Jenaed Brodell Struggling to sustain your…

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Positive Vibes

Simple tips and ideas on how to counter our natural negativity bias with positivity. By Francesca Kastelanides Why is it…

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Stress and family life

How mindfulness can help children and parents cope with stress. By Lauren Hoffmeier This is a unique point in our…

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My Yoga Biz – Natalie Austin

Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams This month’s mentor: Natalie Austin, 45,…

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Natalie Austin

Nurturing the seed

Introducing Seed Wellness: a new multi-disciplinary paradigm in holistic healthcare, centred around yoga, that is now beginning to bloom Seed…

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Write it down

Journalling as a part of a yoga practice. By Paula Hines Do you journal? It feels like, in recent years,…

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OM Books – July 2022

Sitting Comfortably – Preparing The Mind And Body For Peaceful Meditation Swami Saradananda £15.99Watkins PublishingWhilst there are many books on…

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Sun Seekers

Leaving on a jet plane: Victoria Jackson weighs up the pros and cons of those sunny summer holidays abroad I’m…

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Issue 131 – July 2022