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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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The Role of Licensed Online Therapists in Supporting Long-Term Wellness

People now talk more about mental health. Many want to get help when they need it. Some online therapists have the right licenses. They make it easy for you to talk to someone when you feel down or just need to talk to someone. You can get help, support, and good advice using your phone or computer. You do not need to leave your home. You talk with the same person each time. Over time, you feel better. Online therapy…

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From Our Writers

The Role of Licensed Online Therapists in Supporting Long-Term Wellness

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How a Solo Date Can Turn into a Lifetime of Healing & Transformation

By Mellara Gold

The Reality of Teaching Yoga No One Talks About

By Margaret Young

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

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

By Gregory Ormson

We've all walked into a yoga room feeling less than whole: sluggish, stiff, and unprepared for anything resembling transformation. I did recently; my body ached,...

7 of the Best Yoga Poses for Basketball Players

7 of the Best Yoga Poses for Basketball Players

By Beth Rush

Enhancing Basketball Performance Through Mindful Movement - By Beth Rush Reading time: 4 minutes Yoga poses offer game-changing benefits for basketball players, enhancing core strength,...

Welcoming New Beginnings in 2024

Welcoming New Beginnings in 2024

By Lucy Perkins

A Reflection on Embracing Change and Shaping a Future Narrative - By Lucy Perkins Reading time: 4 minutes As the dawn of a new year...

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Active Yoga

5 twists from Forrest Yoga to invigorate your back

Let’s twist again. Here are 5 twists from Forrest Yoga that will invigorate your back. By Laurel Stuart Whether we are reaching to grab something behind us…

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Forrest Yoga, twist

Man on the mat – Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) Inspired by an archer’s bow, the Sanskrit name for Bow Pose is made up of two…

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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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Vegan Jazz Apple, Parsnip & Mushroom Wellington

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Editor’s Choice

Are you ready for yoga teacher training?

How do you know if you’re ready to embark on a YTT course. By Yogacharini Kalavathi Devi The very first sutra in the Samadhi Pada, as codified…

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Are you ready for yoga teacher training?

Choosing the RIGHT course

11 tips on how to choose a yoga teacher training course. By Wendy Haring With that in mind, here are my top 11 tips on how to…

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Choosing the RIGHT course

Ancient wisdom for modern times

What are the differences between a lineage-based course and a more modern, contemporary course? By Mike Hammond When I decided to become a yoga teacher, many years…

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Ancient wisdom for modern times

Questions Questions

5 things to ask before signing up for a YTT. By Corrie McCallum 1. Why do you want to do this training?Once you start researching where to…

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Questions Questions

The digital experience

The benefits of online yoga teacher training. By Sally Parkes Over the last year so many things have changed, not least the yoga industry. We have moved…

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The digital experience

Beginning the teaching journey

Be prepared: is there anything you can do before the course to better prepare yourself? By Amanda Edlin So, you’ve taken the first step and decided to…

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Beginning the teaching journey

The right course for you

Claudia Price explores the pros and cons of intensive vs longer duration courses, and local vs overseas courses Ideally, by enrolling yourself on a YTT you have…

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The right course for you

What makes a great yoga teacher?

Key considerations for being the best teacher you can be. By Charlotta Martinus Many of us end up training to become a yoga teacher after many years…

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What makes a great yoga teacher

How to choose a YTT course

7 things you need to know. By Ann-Marie Mainprize 1. Connect with the teacherDo your research! Find out how experienced the trainer is and how many years…

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How to choose a YTT course

The perfect balance

Blended learning: the benefits of combining in-person and online YTT in the pandemic era. By Natasza Biernacka, Jess Elliott, Carlotta Faggian and Lauren Feltham Eighteen months ago,…

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The perfect balance

What’s your motivation?

The importance of knowing why you are doing a YTT. By Miriam Indries Signing up for a YTT is an exciting adventure and it often leads to…

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What’s your motivation

Beginner brain

Victoria Jackson rediscovers the joy of a beginner’s mindset during a messy art class One of the bonuses of the pandemic has been the proliferation of online…

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Being in unity

The Unity Centre wants wellness for all, no matter what a student’s physical ability or disability, a place where accessibility and inclusivity mean everything. Here, founder Sevanti…

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Being in unity

Nurturing your family with yoga

Four simple practices for nurturing your family with yoga, from the new book by Dr Kiki Morriss I fell in love with yoga when I was six…

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Nurturing your family with yoga

The uniqueness of creativity

Exploring the wonders of creativity and how a few simple pursuits can transform our everyday lives. By Nik Parmar The most sacred of all spaces is the…

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The uniqueness of creativity

Ecstatic dance

Set yourself free and connect with body, mind and soul through the magic of ecstatic awakening dance. By Rebecca Hanscombe Ecstatic awakening dance may appear to be…

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Ecstatic Dance

Changing Thoughts

A simple meditation for reframing unhelpful thinking behaviour. By Jill Lawson Imagine this: It’s three o’clock in the morning, and you have yet to fall asleep. You’ve…

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Changing Thoughts

WIN a year’s free supply of tasty turmeric shots from The Turmeric Co. worth £912.50

WIN a year’s free supply of tasty turmeric shots from The Turmeric Co. worth £912.50 This month, we’ve teamed up with The Turmeric Co. to offer one…

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The power of mantra… and the science behind it

We know that mantras can help us feel calm and focused, but why are they so effective? By Natalia Mańk We know that mantras can help us…

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The Power of Mantra

Conscious Counsel

Lawyers with a heart? Yes, it’s true! Meet Cory Sterling, the creator of Conscious Counsel, a new law firm keen to help yoga teachers fight their corner…

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Conscious Counsel

3 poses to bliss

Need a little more bliss in your life? Here are three little steps to heaven, by Sarah Highfield Hands up if you need a holiday! Most of…

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3 yoga poses to bliss

Yoga and Humility

How our yoga practice can help us to live a more authentic and down-to-earth life, one rich with humility. By Mellara Gold In a world filled with…

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Yoga and humility

True grit: 4 yogis who overcame adversity

Celebrating four incredible yoga teachers who fought back against life’s challenges to help and inspire others, both on and off the mat By Wanda Bogacka-Plucinski Meet Joseph…

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4 yogis who overcame adversity

OM meets… Zakiya Bishton

OM meets… Zakiya Bishton Zakiya Bishton is the creator of Mindwalk Yoga, a virtual wellbeing studio and social enterprise run exclusively by black British women. Here, she…

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Zakiya Bishton

Yoga Anatomy: Side Plank Pose

A 360º overview of… Side Plank Pose With Dr Kiki Morriss Side Plank pose is great for building balance, strength and self-confidence In Side Plank Pose you…

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Side Plank Pose

The magic of yoga

How the magic, healing and transformational powers of yoga helped Angela Cheveau find a path through debilitating eating and anxiety disorders. I was 20 when the monsters…

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magic of yoga

My secret place – Eva Kristlova

My place Yogi: Eva KristlovaPhotographer: Sarah CarmodyLocation: Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex, England The photo shows yogini Eva Kristlova in East Sussex, where the glistening Cuckmere River cuts…

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Eva Kristlova

Contributors – June 2021

Natalia Mańk Jenya Di Pierro Wanda Bogacka-Plucinska Regular contributors: Claudia Brown, Paula Hines, Meg Jackson, Victoria Jackson, Jenny Baker, Kirstie Bird, Jill Lawson, Kiki Morriss, Julia White…

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Contributors

Changing The World with Family Yoga

Are you ready to make the world a better place with family yoga ? By Gopala Amir Yaffa In a world where parents and children are so…

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Family Yoga

10 reasons to try SUP Yoga

Summer is here, so it’s time to try Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga. By Lorna Chapman Calling all yoga water babies! Have you ever thought about swapping your…

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