OM YOGA MAGAZINE

It’s okay for even the strictest yogis to relax the rules now and then. By Victoria Jackson I find it funny when people ask me what I…

The adventures of Meddy Teddy: the cuddly bear helping to bring yoga to children around the world You may have come across Meddy Teddy before. If not…

Together, we rise: why collaboration in yoga can be such a wonderful force for good. By Paula Hines Ilike collaboration (Note: collaboration, not exploitation or taking the…

Silence is one of yoga’s overlooked benefits, yet why are so many of us afraid of it? by Gregory Ormson It was the day before my wedding…

Yoga teacher Erin Fogel was booked in for the OM cover shoot for our 100th celebration issue in September, but then the unexpected happened: a major trauma…

Yoga, Race & Diversity Lack of diversity across the fitness industry is even more apparent in yoga. It has been completely whitewashed, sexualised as part of the…

Dr Kiki Morriss Dr Kiki Morriss is a trained medical doctor, yoga teacher, yoga therapist and founder of Primrose Hill Yoga in London, where she teaches adults,…

Boost your energy and productivity by making your home a retreat. By naturopath Chloe Silverman Often, during times when we need the most energy and focus, we…

All on your own tortillas MAKES 16 The majority of shop-bought tortillas are packaged in plastic and have been sitting on the shelf for weeks, maybe even…

Protecting your energy Self-love is an ongoing commitment to finding full acceptance for yourself as you are right now. The more you practice self-love, the more freedom…

The Nine Nights of Celebration Exploring the true meaning of yoga’s gifts to the West. Navratri: ‘nava’ (nine) and ‘ratri’ (nights) is the 10-day and nine-night festival…

Managing the senses in a sense-driven world: how Tantric philosophy can enhance our experience of everyday life. By Kerry Curson The smell of freshly cut grass in…

Your energy is your current identity. 4 yoga poses to raise your energy vibration and live your best life. By Nancy Gerstein Your current energy state is…

Yoga Life founders Stuart Pilkington and Gareth Caple on how appearing on Big Brother and a love of danger led them to yoga. By Fiona Vlemmiks Currently…

Linda Gyecsek explores why we should make the effort to get to our local studio now and then, even if we are enjoying a regular home practice…

Can yoga help recovering addicts? OM meets Sat Dharam Kaur of Beyond Addiction. By David Holzer I ’m one of many people who yoga has helped to…

Beautiful things for beautiful people Yogamatters Eco Everyday Rise Yoga Mat Rise and shine with the Yogamatters Eco Everyday Rise Yoga Mat. Allow the calm colour and…

Cinnamon Leaf Oil (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) The month of October makes us all feel more autumnal. Autumnal sights and colours are everywhere; the leaves are falling, and the…

Switching off your mind is easier said than done, right? Here are four simple techniques to help you do just that. By Neil Seligman 1. Mirror Mindfulness…

Yoga studio wall art can be beautiful and inspiring, so we think it should be celebrated too Wall art has become a popular feature in many yoga…

N@maste Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance Healthy eating Great article in August’s edition of OM (The Body Positivity Blog: One…