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Issue 150 - Spring 2024

OM Meets...Sadie Frost

OM Meets…Sadie Frost

Yoga Changed My Life - Sheena Shah

Yoga Changed My Life – Sheena Shah

a yogi's guide to 2024 trends

Align and Shine: 2024 Trends

Yoga in Football

Yoga in Football

Power Up: Yoga and Strength Training

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Yoga for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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The Digital Studio

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Absolutely Fabulous: New Yoga Kit

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Special Report: Yoga Fashion

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Mocha Pots

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5 Ways to Increase Testosterone Naturally

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Wonkee Yoga

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Amazing Spaces – Clare Prideaux Yoga

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Yoga for Mental Health

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Eco Yoga

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Yoga is For Every Body – Spring 2024

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Sunshine Paradise

Indulge in daily yoga, meditation, sound baths, hiking and organic cuisine, reawakening mind, body and soul, at Sunshine Paradise Retreat, nestled among the tree-lined canyons of Topanga, California Reading time: 4 minutes Discover the lush tranquillity of Sunshine Paradise Retreat, where luxury harmonises with nature against the breathtaking backdrop of Topanga Canyon, California. Resting amidst the stunning landscapes of the Santa Monica Mountains, this hidden gem is just a short 20-minute drive from the renowned shores of Malibu Beach, offering…

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From Our Writers

8 Drinks to Boost your Immune System!

By Siobhán Carroll

Meditation: The Key to Achieving Peace of Mind

By Dorathick Rajan

How to Make Your Yoga Practice Stick

By Jen Rene

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Making waves with Varuna Mudra

By Diane Ashfield

Varuna mudra is known as the 'god of the sea' and as the name suggests, is associated with replenishing and balancing the water element in...

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Three Yin and Three Yang Yoga Poses For Back Pain Relief

By Laurel Stuart

Struggling with back pain? here are some yoga poses for back pain relief and balance - By Laurel Stuart Reading time: 5 minutes Yoga is...

Can Exercise Make Cystitis Worse?

Can Exercise Make Cystitis Worse?

By Siobhán Carroll

Navigating Exercise with Cystitis - By Siobhan Carroll Reading time: 5 minutes Cystitis is painful and often the last thing you want to do when...

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Active Yoga

Yoga Anatomy: Hero Pose (Virasana)

A 360º overview of… Hero Pose (Virasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Hero Pose, or Virasana, is a great way to stretch, relax and refresh your legs Virasana…

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Hero Pose - Yoga Anatomy

Yoga at Home – Yoga Twists

Do the Twist – Yoga Twists Angelique Sandas talks us through this standing yoga twists progression, ideal for releasing tensions in the body and improving our foundational…

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Special Report

Special Report: Yoga Fashion

Fashion, Special Report

Special Report: Yoga Fashion

Stride into springtime with some fabulous new yoga wear. Treat yourself to a new top and leggings…

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Yoga retreats 2024

Retreats, Special Report

Special Report: Yoga Retreats 2024

Pack your bags and head off for the holiday of a lifetime: it’s time to book your…

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Paradise

Featured article of the month

Sunshine Paradise

Indulge in daily yoga, meditation, sound baths, hiking and organic cuisine, reawakening mind, body and soul, at Sunshine Paradise Retreat, nestled among the tree-lined canyons of Topanga, California Reading time: 4 minutes Discover the lush tranquillity of Sunshine Paradise Retreat, where luxury harmonises with nature against the breathtaking backdrop of Topanga Canyon, California. Resting amidst the stunning landscapes of the Santa Monica Mountains, this hidden gem is just a short 20-minute drive from the renowned shores of Malibu Beach, offering…

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Yoga Wear

Fashion: Universal Performance

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Food for the Soul

8 Drinks to Boost your Immune System!

By Siobhán Carroll

A Nutritionist’s Guide to Sugar Alternatives

By Elizabeth Houston

Breakfast Bowl Easter Eggs (Vegan GF)

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Strategies To Encourage Your Children To Eat Well

By Lucy Couser

10 Healthy Post-Workout Meal Ideas

By Cora Gold

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Editor’s Choice

My Yoga Biz – Lyndsey Sandat

MyYogaBiz Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams This month’s mentor: Lyndsey Sandat, 43, of Beaulieu Yoga (beaulieuyoga.co.uk) in Chelmsford,…

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Bridging the gap

What to do when you want more than a weekly yoga class. By Sarah Atkins Picture the scene: you’re in your yoga class, breathing in the sweet…

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Bridging the gap

Adapting to the times

Yoga teaching is still in a state of transition in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Paula Hines We’re now two years on since the time…

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OM Books – April 2022

Ayurveda In Yoga Teaching – A Handbook For Enriching Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra Tarik Dervish £19.99Singing DragonPart of the Yoga Teaching Guides series, this handbook…

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Yoga is for every body – April 2022

Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community

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Yoga is for Every Body

A farmer’s life for me

A farmer’s life for me Make the most of the Great British outdoors with a fabulous farm stay Farm Stay, a leader in UK farm holidays, has…

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Farmer's Life

The science of scrolling

Perhaps all those people mindlessly scrolling on social media are really exploring the deeper meanings of yoga. Or perhaps not. By Victoria Jackson I think we can…

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Science of Scrolling

OM in 30 Seconds – April 2022

From world champion Muaythai fighter to yoga teacher, Ruth Ashdown has faced down opponents in the ring and in life. Here, she tells OM it’s what’s in…

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Welcome – April 2022

Welcome Welcome to our April issue – and the return of the yoga retreat! Yep, this is a bit of a special one in that we’re very…

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OM meets… Ruth Ashdown

OM meets… Ruth Ashdown From Thai boxing to yoga teaching: OM catches up with former world fighting champ, Ruth Ashdown, to learn more about her incredible journey…

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OM in 30 Seconds – March 2022

Yoga is for everybody. It doesn’t matter about your background, race, age, religion, weight, orientation or level of flexibility. Just show up and start wherever you are….

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Seat still

Victoria Jackson rediscovers the simple joys of a good sit down and a nice book As a young child, I was a late starter in reading. I…

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Spring Equinox retreat

Spring Equinox retreat Step into the Spring Equinox this month with a half-day yoga retreat in amazing Avebury Spring is back! Celebrate the turn of the seasons…

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Spring Equinox retreat

Live your zest life

Live your zest life Looking for a yoga adventure that’s close to home in the next few months? The Zest Life have got the answer. Here are…

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zest life

A safari yoga retreat in Africa

A safari yoga retreat in Africa Tick off your bucket list this year and head to the wild Kenyan bush for a yoga safari like no other….

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Permission to rest

It’s important to give yourself time and permission to rest, especially when you’re feeling too busy to even consider stopping for a moment. By Paula Hines Late…

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Permission to rest

What makes a great teacher?

Just be your amazing, authentic self if you want to be the best teacher you can possibly be. By Gopala Amir Yaffa Asking what makes a great…

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What makes a great teacher?

Meet the mentor

Why personal support is vital for yoga teachers. By Melissa Albarran Back in August 2021, Yoga Alliance Professionals conducted a survey with its 8,000-plus yoga teachers to…

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mentor

Understanding the business of yoga

Key considerations and advice for nurturing a healthy and successful yoga business. By Fenella Lindsell Teaching is not a goal with a finish line, it is a…

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the business of yoga

My Story

Last year, yoga teacher Anna Kerry suffered a stroke at the age of just 35. Her yoga practice helped her find her way back to health and…

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stroke

Family fun

4 partner yoga poses to practice with children. By Dr Kiki Morriss The new book ‘Nurturing Your Family With Yoga’ (see details below) provides everything you need…

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Family fun

Vegans & Protein: 5 myths busted!

The truth about vegan protein sources. Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder, Stem & Glory, busts some popular myths I am sure you’ve heard the joke: Q: How do you…

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Vegan

The importance of connection

How yoga, and the simple act of going to a class, can enhance our sense of connection with others and our spiritual selves. By Greg Ormson Yoga…

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connection

What holds you back?

Uncover the reasons why you may be holding yourself back in life. By Reema Datta While growing up in a family of yogis, it was engrained in…

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What holds you back?

Living the quiet life

10 ways to introduce more quiet into your life. By Leo Babauta When I first started simplifying my life, some years ago now, I remember my life…

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Living the quiet life

Yoga and sleep

Do yoga, sleep better. A round up of key evidence that shows how a yoga practice can help you get a good night’s sleep. By Fenella Lindsell…

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Yoga and sleep

Grounded living

Finding a sense of safety through all the uncertainty. By Lauren Bloxham Finding balance in life is elusive at the best of times, but when life’s circumstances…

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Grounded living

Flow – Yoga to Honour a Woman’s Menstrual Cycle

KELSEYTAYLORYOGA.COM What is it?It’s a combination of styles, because as women we should alter the tempo and intensity of the yoga we practice as we transition through…

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Woman’s Menstrual Cycle

Hot Yoga with Zahir & Laura at Akram Hot Yoga Studio

AKRAMYOGA.CO.UK What is it?A mixture: a fluid combination of static Hatha Yoga and sequential flow in a heated room. Who’s the teacher(s)?Award-winning yoga teacher and studio owner…

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Akram Hot Yoga Studio

Yin Yoga and Warm Yin Yoga

TRIYOGA.CO.UK What is it?A slow, calming practice that cultivates a deep sense of awareness through the release of mind and body stresses. Poses are held for long…

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Warm Yin Yoga