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Welcome

Welcome to the September issue of OM magazine. Once

Contributors

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My secret place

This photograph was taken in Southsea, a district of

N@maste

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YOGA CHANGED MY LIFE

Jenny Dowling first discovered yoga as a child. Now it’s her passion and profession

Mindfulness day

Get ready for World Mindfulness Day on September 12

WHAT’S YOUR + AFFIRMATION?

An affirmation for manifesting and trusting your inner wisdom

Yoga power

Boost your bones and muscles with yoga

Yoga & Aromatherapy

September brings many changes: the sun, whilst still

Amazing spaces

Stylish and inspiring studio design ideas and interiors

Om loves

Beautiful things for beautiful people

MAMMA MIA!

Stay supported and fit with FittaMamma maternity activewear that benefits you and your baby

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

Omyoga & lifestyle

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Yoga is for every body

Your pictures. Your community

The up side

Handstanding: because life’s better upside down.

Two’s Company

Lucy McCarthy and her baby Luna invite you to try some

OM meet… Tim Booth

Singer-songwriter Tim Booth of James explains how yoga, meditation and dance practices help him survive extraordinary times.

An overview of… Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana)

Known as The Queen of Asanas, shoulderstand is a challenging pose that comes with some wonderful benefits.

Om Competition

WIN Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training in Ibiza – Worth £1,795*

Why am I always so tired?

Adrenal fatigue: Maya Fiennes offers simple yoga and lifestyle tips to counter this silent energy zapper

PlantBase Live 8th & 9th SEPTEMBER 2018

You’re invited to the VEGAN food revolution show

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Ardha Chandrasana (or half moon pose) helps to strengthen

KABALAH YOGA

OM catches up with Audi Gozlan to find out more about his Kabalah Yoga style, which is based on the ancient teachings of kabalah mysticism

ONE FOR THE BOYS

You’re invited: to the Men’s Urban Day Retreat in London this month

Yoga 4 pregnancy & children

38 page guide to the amazing benefits of yoga for mums-to-be, new mums… and their little ones

Pregnancy yoga: a self-care school for all of motherhood

Nadia Narain recounts her experiences of teaching pregnancy yoga classes over the last 18 years at London studio triyoga

Find your pregnancy glow

We asked maternity fitness experts FittaMamma to share their favourite yoga poses to help with some of the less enjoyable side effects that affect pregnant women

Creative calm

Using yoga to foster calm and a sense of wellbeing in mums-to-be in the run up to birthing, and again in new mothers in recovery

Chakra balancing

How to balance the chakras in pregnancy.

By popular demand

Pregnancy yoga is becoming more mainstream, says Maria Kondrashova

Iyengar yoga for pregnancy

Pregnancy yoga at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in London

Weed & Wonderful

Seaweed supplements for mums-to-be

Look after yourself

Yummy yoga-inspired products for both mother and baby

Yoga for birthing

How yoga can play a vital role even during the actual birthing process.

Bamboo mama

Grounding: the gateway to balance, calm and connection in pregnancy and the postnatal year

Steps for postnatal recovery

Essential tips and advice for getting your body back after your baby is born.

5 fun poses for focus

Easy ways to engage a young class.

The magic of yoga for children

Five steps for fostering children’s creativity and self-expression through yoga.

Yoga to feel strong for school

3 simples poses to empower your children.

Bringing families together

Can we put yoga at the heart of family life?

We can be the change

Getting the message across: the benefits of yoga for children and in schools is now beginning to be understood.

Yoga in schools

The 3 R’s, yoga and so much more. Veronica Greene explains how yoga can have a major impact on learning in schools

Start them young

How to get your child to start doing yoga.

Switched on – zoned out

Social media, young people and the importance of yoga.

EARTH MEDITATION

A meditation to harness magnetic energy and realise your potential.

AHIMSA STARTS AT HOME

Be kind to yourself (and that includes the angry little voice in your head!).

A BRIEF HISTORY OF YOGA IN THE WEST

Part two: the rise and rise of postural yoga – the story up until 1960.

Eat drink yoga

Healthy eating goodies

Raw power

Amazing raw recipes: no cooking required

Carbohydrate myth busting

Not all carbs are equal: Sarah Jackson unravels some of the myths behind carbohydrates

The continuation of connection

Siri Arti explores the ups and downs of family connection

Reverse the CYCLE

Eco-friendly and good for your body, menstrual cups are the ideal choice for today’s wellness warrior.

My Yoga Biz

Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams.

Moving on

Adding value in your business for ultimate re-sale.

Expect the unexpected

As in life, things rarely go to plan in a yoga class.

Om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

PEACE IN THE VALLEY

Get that back-to-nature feeling at the stunning Vale de Moses retreat in Portugal. OM explores why this eco-friendly resort keeps winning back the regulars year after year