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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

How Much Protein do we really need during Menopause?

By Eileen Durward

Yoga for Athletes

By Ansh singh

Understanding Period Cravings

By Emma Thornton

A Few Gems from The Bhagavad Gita

A Few Gems from The Bhagavad Gita

By Anandmurti Gurumaa

Insights from the Bhagavad Gita on Anger, Action, and Self-Realisation - By Anandmurti Gurumaa Reading time: 4 minutes The Bhagavad Gita is a vast repository...

7 Chakras

Get creative with the 7 chakras

By Jilly Shipway

Using the chakras to illuminate your yoga practice. By Jilly Shipway If your yoga practice has lost its sparkle, then working with the seven chakras...

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A single seed can grow a garden (of change)

By Julie Chapman

How a regular yoga practice (however short) can help you build a beautiful life. By Julie Chapman Close your eyes for a moment, let your...

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Active Yoga

Yoga Anatomy: Wide-Legged Seated Forward Bend (Upavista Konasana)

A 360º overview of… Wide-Legged Seated Forward Bend (Upavista Konasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Wide-Legged Seated Forward Bend (Upavista Konasana) is a great stretching pose for the…

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Wide-Legged Seated Forward Bend

Man on the Mat: Compass Pose

MAN ON THE MAT with Ravi Dixit Compass Pose (Surya Yantrasana) Benefits Releases tension in the body and boosts energy. Stretches the shoulders, chest and hips. Improves…

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Man on the Mat: Compass Pose

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Special Report

Special Report: Yoga Fashion

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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

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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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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

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Food for the Soul

The Best Foods for Healthy Eyes

By Alison Cullen

8 Drinks to Boost your Immune System!

By Siobhán Carroll

Strategies To Encourage Your Children To Eat Well

By Lucy Couser

A Nutritionist’s Guide to Sugar Alternatives

By Elizabeth Houston

Breakfast Bowl Easter Eggs (Vegan GF)

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Editor’s Choice

OM Lite: How Much of a Yogi are you?

You know you are a yogi when…yoga is your life! By Sarah Highfield For many, yoga is not just a practice, nor is it bound by a…

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Yoga is for Every body – September 2023

Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community Ruth Summerskill – Denby Dale, West Yorkshire Hillary Wai, Myanmar Michele in Hong Kong Maeva in tree pose…

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Ten Ways Yoga Transformed My Life From the Inside Out

Discover how yoga has helped me through the good and the bad – Felice Lamoreux Reading time: 4 minutes I started to hear the voice inside. I…

By Felice Lamoreux

Sacred Spaces: A Sound-Based Meditation Technique

Rediscovering Inner Harmony through Sacred Spaces Meditation – Anandmutri Gurumaa Reading time: 6 minutes Surrounded by a cacophony, our daily lives have become dissonant, within and without….

By Anandmurti Gurumaa

Island Yoga Paradise: Silver Island Yoga

Head to Silver Island Yoga, a small privately owned island retreat in the Aegean Sea, that offers guests an exclusive Greek yoga, wellness and sustainability experience Reading…

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Enhancing The Journey: Pregnancy & Beyond

Teaching yoga during pregnancy and beyond. By Sue Fuller Reading time: 2 minutes Yoga has an incredible ability to enhance, enrich and support life’s ever-changing path. This…

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Managing A Children’s Yoga Class

Are you grappling with effective classroom engagement within your children’s yoga classes? Then read on for inspiration and ideas. By Bryony Duckitt Reading time: 3 minutes You’ve…

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Sweet Soul Music: Sarves Thiru

The soulful, soothing power of mantra and meditation are all intertwined in the music of Sarves Thiru, a London-based singer-songwriter. Here, she tells OM how yoga and…

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Where can I teach kids yoga?

There are so many places where you can share yoga with the young. Here are just a few ideas by Gopala Amir Yaffa Reading time: 3 minutes…

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Hurting Hips: How Yoga Can Help

What is pelvic girdle pain and how can yoga help? By Sally Parkes Reading time: 4 minutes Pelvic Girdle Plan (PGP) is a multifactorial condition, which can…

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OM Meets… Sally Parkes

OM meets… Sally Parkes Yoga teacher trainer, author, and Pilates coach, Sally Parkes, talks to OM about how yoga has shaped her life and continues to do…

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Pregnancy Yoga and Moon Cycles

How yoga can complement the moon cycles for pregnancy support. By Kelsey Taylor Reading time: 3 minutes Hatha is a Sanskrit word which can mean ‘forceful’, but…

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Embodied Living: Embodying Emptiness

Valuing and savouring emptiness can lead us to the potent reminder that we are full of possibility. By Lauren Bloxham Reading time: 5 minutes Exploring emptiness is…

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Permission to Rest: Savasana

Savasana is more than a cool down, it’s an opportunity to choose rest. By Emma Gwillim Reading time: 4 minutes “I’ll just sneak out before Savasana, okay?”…

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4 Yoga Myths Uncovered

Have you ever been in a yoga class and heard a cue that doesn’t make sense for your body? Or have you ever been afraid to try…

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Teachers Tale: Still learning

How do you feel about being a learner? By Paula Hines Reading time: 3 minutes Though I’d had a little experience of yoga before, it was not…

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Connect with Health, Meaningfulness and Joy with Yoga

Take the next step in your yoga practice. By Swami Sivadasananda Reading time: 5 minutes The simplicity of asanas is marvellous. Move through an easy sequence of…

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3 ways yoga can support you at work

Work stress begone! By integrating yoga into our day at work (or anywhere) we can learn to navigate with greater ease some of the things that may…

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Why Breathe Consciously: Pranayama

Controlled breathing is free. No equipment, or travel required. No special talent needed, only that you breathe, watch, feel, and allow the physical, emotional and spiritual to…

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WIN! Yoga Goodies Bundle worth £260

This month, we’ve teamed up with Wear Evelin to offer one lucky OM reader a chance to win a yoga goodies bundle worth £260. WEAR EVELIN YOGA…

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Radiance Awaits at Park Igls, Austria

If you’re looking for the ultimate healthy living experience, then head to Park Igls, a multi-award winning sanctuary of wellness and medical spa in the dreamy Austrian…

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Moving from Dharana to Dhyana

Unlocking the door of meditation with the key of concentration. By Tracy King Reading time: 6 minutes In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, a classical text on yoga philosophy,…

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Mayhesh Hayward: Supporting Men’s Mental Health

After a 30-year career as a barber, sharing yogic wisdom and building community among his client base, Mahesh Hayward is now keen to share the benefits he…

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Man on the Mat – Bharadvajasana

MAN ON THE MAT with Ravi Dixit BHARADVAJASANA (BHARADVAJA TWIST) In Indian history, Bharadvaja was one of the seven great sages and composed many Vedic chants. His…

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Yoga Anatomy: Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

A 360º overview of… Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Seated Forward Bend lengthens the entire posterior kinetic chain at the back of your body….

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Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

OM Yoga Awards 2023: Vote Now!

It’s your chance to vote! The shortlists have been drawn up for all categories in our inaugural OM Yoga Awards. The winners of each category will be…

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Fashion: Universal Performance

Ethical and sustainable activewear for yoga and mindful living from UP Earthwear Organic Cotton Tote Bag Here at OM Yoga we are totally obsessed with this bag….

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Living the Teachings – Understanding yoga’s everyday spiritual meanings

PRATYAHARA, THE FIFTH LIMB OF YOGA Reading time: 4 minutes Yoga is so much more than just physical exercise. The so-called eight ‘limbs’ of yoga – of…

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How to…fully embrace change

How to…fully embrace change – By Lydia Kimmerling Reading time: 6 minutes I believe that you are here for a reason, guided by your intuition, seeking more…

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Yoga at home – Quick Energy Boost

Quick Energy Boost Enjoy this short vibrant yoga practice which will help you to wake up and energise for the day ahead. Play Video Enjoy the full…

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