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Competition: Win an 5-Day Yoga Holiday at Suryalila Retreat Centre in Spain

Happy New You: Special Report

Stress Busters

OM Meets… Ravi Dixit

Slow Metal Flow Yoga

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A Day Of Presence

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A Quiet Revolution In Youth Mental Health

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Moinhos Velhos

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My Secret Place – Rob Lahoud

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The Ancient Ritual of Hair Oiling

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Yoga Retreats 2026: Special Report

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A 360º overview of Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana 2)

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Yoga at Home: Energising Morning Pilates Flow

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Mindful Ascent: Where Climbing Meets Meditation

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The Willful Warrior

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Manifestation: 5 Vedic Insights

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

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 retreats, and…

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From Our Writers

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

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It’s Only a Seat: An Insight into the Transformative Power of Metta

By Shweta OShea

Becoming the Breath: A Journey through Yoga’s Inner Weather

By Gregory Ormson

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How to launch a new yoga business in 3 easy steps

By Jessica Armstrong

Start your yoga business the right way. Jessica Armstrong offers three simple steps to help you launch the yoga business of your dreams, including how...

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Yin Yoga for the water element

By Gillian Davies

Three yin poses that help to encourage reflection, relaxation and slowing down. By Gillian Davis Yin yoga has a strong association with Traditional Chinese Medicine,...

Navigating Competition in the Yoga Community

Navigating Competition in the Yoga Community

By Laura Parr

Exploring the Shift from Competition to Cooperation in Yoga Practice and Teaching - By Laura Parr Reading time: 3 minutes There's this idea inherent in...

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What is stress and how can yoga help?

Simple yoga practices to navigate through the stress maze. By Sally Parkes Intermittent stress is a natural part of life that helps to keep us alive and…

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Yoga Anatomy: Fish Pose (Matsyasana)

A 360º overview of… Fish Pose (Matsyasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Fish pose will open your chest, increase the flexibility of your spine and lift your mood….

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Fish Pose Yoga Anatomy

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See you at Sewall

Enjoy magical Maine at Sewall House Yoga and Wellness Retreat in the USA Sewall House Yoga and…

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Yoga Retreats 2026: Special Report

Rediscover your inner fire this year on a once-in-a-lifetime yoga retreat – the ultimate antidote to the…

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

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 retreats, and…

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Food for the Soul

Vegan Jazz Apple, Parsnip & Mushroom Wellington

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Jazz Apple and Lentil Soup, with Spiced Croutons

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Editor’s Choice

Never too old

How 90-year-old Tony Smith took up yoga during the pandemic It’s never too late to start yoga: look no further than Tony Smith, an inspirational 90-year-old living…

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Never too old

BOAT POSE

STEPHEN MARKS IS THE MAN ON THE MAT BOAT POSE (NAVASANA) Boat Pose (Navasana) is a great seated posture that will not only help to strengthen your…

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WIN a Pair of Black Adriana High-Waisted Leggings from Dragonfly

WIN a Pair of Black Adriana High-Waisted Leggings from Dragonfly – 20 pairs to win This month, we’ve teamed up with Dragonfly sportswear to offer 20 lucky…

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OM meets… Anna Kichenside

OM meets… Anna Kichenside Anna Kichenside is a thirty-something yogini from London and the creator of the Flamingo Yoga Maya clothing brand. Here, she tells OM that…

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Yoga and Aromatherapy – Argan Oil

The month of July means longer and warmer days; a chance to refresh and renew ourselves in the summer sunshine. A lovely oil that incorporates all of…

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Yoga and aromatherapy - Argan Oil

Love Lavender

Join yoga teacher Amanda Wass for the ultimate outdoor experience this summer Set in the dreamiest of settings (who doesn’t love lavender fields?), join yoga teacher Amanda…

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Love lavender - Amanda Wass

Contributors – July 2021

Chef Amber Maryem Boulahri Maryem is an intuitive yogi, writer and business owner, who has been honoured to train with a number of masters of yoga from…

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How to get the most from your Neti pot

How to get the most benefit from using your Neti pot. By Emma Gliddon The practice of Neti is one of the Kriyas or cleansing practices in…

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What’s it like on a yoga hen do?

Say namaste to a new style of pre-wedding party: the Zen Do. By Eva Kristlova Getting married? Why not try a yoga hen do – or a…

By Eva Kristlova

Healthy nutrition hacks

Boost your daily nutrition intake with these simple tricks. By Jenya Di Pierro How do you boost daily nutrient intake in the most efficient way? Contrary to…

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Healthy nutrition hacks

Yoga Teacher Training Guide

Yoga Teacher Training Guide 2021 Welcome to OM’s annual yoga teacher training guide. If you’re a yoga student looking to make the leap into teaching then you’re…

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OM in 30 Seconds – June 2021

When the student is ready, the teacher will emerge. If you’re ready to step up to the next level then maybe it’s time to consider yoga teacher…

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Bridging the gap

Bridging the gap to teaching success. By Fenella Lindsell Learning yoga and practicing as a yoga professional are quite different things. Love for the practice will take…

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Bridging the gap

Where can I teach kids yoga?

8 ideas for teaching children’s yoga after you graduate. By Gopala Amir Yaffa Yoga for children has countless benefits. It Improves strength and flexibility, increases self-confidence and…

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Where can I teach kids yoga?

The clean studio

Clean, fresh air for the studio. By John Barker Having endured a year like no other, we are all excited about returning to yoga in the studio…

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The clean studio

Insurance matters

Insurance considerations for yoga teachers and their businesses. By Claire Squire As the UK starts to ease from lockdown restrictions, yoga teachers, many of whom have worked…

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Insurance matters

Being a Kundalini Yoga teacher

What does it mean to become a Kundalini yoga teacher? By Jessica Banks Kundalini Yoga teacher training can be life-changing. The experience of going through the course…

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Being a Kundalini Yoga teacher

You’ve got the style

Developing your own personal teaching style. By Helen Gilhooly So now you are ready to begin your journey as a qualified yoga teacher. You have classes set…

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You’ve got the style

Why choose a yoga speciality

Identify your niche and become a sought-after expert. By Sylvia Barrington There’s something so fulfilling in finding a career that matches your authentic self. The question is:…

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Why choose a yoga speciality

Making a living

Suggestions for increasing your income. By Ram Jain Most of us enter the yoga profession because of our love of yoga and our passion to share it…

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Making a living

Elevate your yoga

Becoming an aerial yoga teacher. By Edel Wigan and Yasmin Strong Aerial yoga is another great area to explore. Add a new dimension to your practice with…

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Elevate your yoga

The business of teaching yoga

How to make a living out of teaching yoga. By Leo Cosendai So, you’ve got your certificate, or perhaps you’re planning ahead before even enrolling? Right, so…

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The business of teaching yoga

Be a baddass: own your own studio

The highs and lows of yoga studio ownership. Five tips for success. By Hannah Glancy This is not an option for the faint hearted. Be warned. You…

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Be a baddass: own your own studio

THE HARD YARDS

What really happens on a YTT. By Jac Godfrey Teacher training is a journey. Like any epic journey, your path is not likely to be smooth and…

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THE HARD YARDS

Making yoga a part of your life

Integrating your yoga learnings into your way of life. By Louisa Craig Before you make the commitment to become a yoga teacher, you should have already integrated…

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Making yoga a part of your life

Core skills

What are the core skills you need on your teacher training course? By Claire Rodgers and Anthea Simpson Becoming a yoga teacher is not the end but…

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Core skills

Student survival guide

Key tips on getting through a YTT. By Beverley Nolan Teacher training courses come in different shapes and sizes and you’ll be looking for something that not…

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Student survival guide

Tales from a trainee

First-hand account from a trainee on the realities of a YTT course. By Georgina Warrick Before doing my YTT, I was full of self-doubt. The question of…

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Tales from a trainee

Tales from a teacher

After hosting YTTs around the world, there’s no place like home for Vidya Heisel I have been running YTT programmes for 21 years now, all over the…

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Tales from a teacher

Shadow work

Dealing with your own mental and emotional baggage whilst on a YTT course. By Patricia Ramirez Let’s be real. You’ve got to be a tough cookie to…

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Shadow work