OM YOGA MAGAZINE

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Welcome to OM Yoga Magazine, a place for Yoga Poses, Instructional Videos, Yoga Sequences, Meditations, Mindfulness and lifestyle. Explore the site to find thousands of articles from Yoga Anatomy to zen meditation, for beginners to teachers and professionals alike.

In this month’s issue

OM Meets… Serena Taylor

Amazing Spaces – Yoga Life Studio

My Secret Place – Eva Kristlova

Yoga Teacher Training: Special Report

A 360º overview of Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana)

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My Story – Maggie Toole’s Yoga Journey

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RECIPE: Broccoli & Tomato Quiche

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RECIPE: Miso Aubergine Steaks

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RECIPE: Tofu Satay Skewers

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Namaste – Summer 2026

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FÔLD IS BACK!

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Cooking As A Love Language

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Teen Yoga: 20 Years Changing Young Lives

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OM Yoga Show 2026 Preview

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OM Loves – Summer 2026

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Flow, form and expression

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Featured article of the month

How FÔLD is Redefining the Pilates Landscape

Sponsored Article Founded in London in 2024 by Matt Harras, Tom McClelland and Paul Stimpson, FÔLD set out to do something the Pilates world hadn’t quite managed yet: make pilates feel genuinely welcoming and accessible. Reformer Pilates has never been more popular. Forecasted to rank as one of the top fitness trends in the UK and Europe, it’s moved well beyond the preserve of dancers and elite athletes. More people than ever are discovering what a reformer can do for…

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From Our Writers

How FÔLD is Redefining the Pilates Landscape

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The Ashram Experience in India

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Stay Empowered: Know Your Rights in a Medical Emergency

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5 Ways To Avoid Getting Distracted By The Asana

5 Ways To Avoid Getting Distracted By The Asana

By Natasha Nandini

Cultivating Holistic Asana Practice - By Natasha Nandini Reading time: 4 minutes Asana dominates the modern yoga world, and for some practitioners, out of the...

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5 Simple Laughter Yoga Exercises You Can Try at Home

By Cat Googe

Laughter yoga is a hugely powerful wellness tool; it really is the best medicine. And it serves as a reminder that when engaging in child-like...

Why Meditate?

Why Meditate?

By Angela Orora Medway-Smith

Discover the Transformative Power of Zen Meditation - By Angela Orora Medway-Smith Reading time: 3 minutes Why should you dive into the world of Zen?...

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Active Yoga

Man on the Mat – VRIKSHASANA – TREE POSE

MAN ON THE MAT with Ravi Dixit Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) VRIKSHA IS THE SANSKRIT WORD FOR ‘TREE’ AND ‘ASANA’ MEANS POSTURE. TREE POSE IS A BALANCING ASANA…

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VRIKSHASANA

Yoga Anatomy: Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

A 360º overview of… Chair Pose (Utkatasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Sun Salutation 2022 Throughout 2022, OM is exploring all the key poses that make up the…

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Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

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Special Report

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Yoga Teacher Training: Special Report

If you’ve ever wanted to explore yoga teacher training, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading…

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Yoga For All: Special Report

There is a yoga out there to meet you wherever you are. Whatever your situation, condition, limitations…

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Creating a Stable and High-Performance Digital Space for Growing Yoga Communities

Sponsored Article As yoga communities continue to expand beyond physical studios and into digital spaces, the importance of a stable and harmonious online environment has never been greater. Reading time: 7 minutes As yoga communities continue to expand beyond physical studios and into digital spaces, the importance of a stable and harmonious online environment has never been greater. Today’s practitioners rely on websites and platforms not only to discover classes, but also to participate in livestreams, access on-demand libraries, book…

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Yoga Wear

Mindful Wardrobe Choices That Complement Your Yoga Practice

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Yoga Gear

Special Report: Yoga Gear Guide

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Find Your Style

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Food for the Soul

RECIPE: Miso Aubergine Steaks

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RECIPE: Tofu Satay Skewers

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What are the benefits of eating pumpkin?

By Emma Thornton

RECIPE: Broccoli & Tomato Quiche

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Rainbow Vegetable Spring Rolls With Spiced Plum Sauce

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Soul Recognition: Why Some People Feel Instantly Familiar — Even Online

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Editor’s Choice

Tarik Dervish

Tarik Dervish, a Turkish Cypriot Londoner, runs two online classes on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings via his website (see details below). He runs a BWYQ accredited…

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Tarik Dervish

Scott Robinson

Scott Robinson is a finance professional, as well as a qualified mindfulness meditation and yoga teacher. He specialises in offering yoga and mindfulness services to finance professionals….

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Scott Robinson

Eat Drink Yoga – April 2022

Healthy eating goodies Vegan Dragon Fruit Snacks Enter the dragon…Soul Fruit has launched its delicious vegan Dragon Fruit snacks into Selfridges this year. Dragon Fruit is full…

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Eat Drink Yoga

Griddled Aubergine and Peanut Salad

Griddled Aubergine and Peanut Salad This dish has so many delicious flavours – smoky griddled aubergine, fresh and juicy cucumber, salted peanuts and lashings of gorgeously nutty…

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Apple and Date Pot Pies

Apple and Date Pot Pies MAKES 3-4 PIES. Warming, comforting apple and sticky date pot pies. Delicious, and they can be whipped up in 35 minutes! The…

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Beat food guilt

How food guilt can impact your mental health. By Graeme Tomlinson Each time we feel guilty about something it tends to affect our self-esteem. There might be…

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beat food guilt

The power of plants

7 healing plants to keep healthy and balanced. By Jenya Di Pierro. As we enter Stress Awareness Month, eating well with natural foods is a key recommendation…

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power of plants

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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safari yoga retreat

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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