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Welcome

I doubt anyone predicted quite how the early months

Contributors

Kirstie is a London-based yoga teacher and modern calligrapher

My secret place

The photo shows yogi Ravi Dixit in the retreat he created

Namaste

Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance

Yoga Changed My Life

Saori Funawatari found a place of calm, relaxation in her yoga practice, even in difficult times

Home working out

Top tips for exercising when you’re at home

Mantra Of The Month

The only person in charge of your own destiny is you.

Yoga Six

Introducing the boutique yoga franchise that’s taking America by storm

Yoga & Aromatherapy:

The month of May should be a time of change and growth

Amazing Spaces

That Northern Place, Castle Mills, Aynam Road, Kendal

OM Loves: Beautiful Things For Beautiful People

Designed For Movement

Beautiful and functional organic cotton yogawear from

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

Boat pose

Kino MacGregor and members of the Omstars team show how Boat Pose can be different for each and every one of us

OM meets…Elena Brower

Yoga teacher, author and entrepreneur, Elena Brower says it’s essential that pranayama and meditation form a part of our practice if we are to grow within ourselves.

A 360º overview of…Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss

Open yourself up with this classic hip-opening asana

My Menopause Yoga

What are the best poses for menopause? By Petra Coveney

Menopause Yoga

Learn how to manage your own menopause symptoms and train to teach others.

Home Inspiration

Ideas for yoga teachers in the Covid-19 crisis.

Yoga for anxiety

3 poses to ease your anxiety during these troublesome times. By Sarah Highfield

4 techniques to ease anxiety

Simple yoga ways for dealing with stress and anxiety. By Anna Brook

A meditation for hope

A quick meditation to keep the hope burning during the Corona crisis.

Yoga in lockdown

OM asked a few yoga teachers around the UK how they were coping in the current climate where studios are closed and fear is everywhere

5 virtual tours to boost wellbeing

Stuck at home and no chance of getting away anytime soon? No problem: we’ve picked the ultimate virtual natural, wellbeing and relaxation tours for you

Stay in, work out

From Disney dance-alongs to working out with Joe Wicks (aka The Body Coach), Sport England wants to keep the country fit and active at home

The power of purpose

From the marines to meditation, David Richards is now committed to helping people find their true purpose in life. Here, he offers a few thoughts on how you can find yours

Peacock Pose (Mayurasana)

Strengthens wrists, forearms and shoulders.

Gratitude never grows old

Making gratitude a daily part of your yoga practice

Online yoga at home

There has never been a better time to start a home

Yoga barn

Launch your Bali yoga experience at home online

Yoga download

Being stuck indoors sucks, but there’s no need to go

Zoom Yoga

James de Albuquerque enjoys the highs and lows of live streaming classes via the Zoom platform

Finding calm

How to find calm during difficult times. By Amy Coop

The Zen Challenge

Teen Yoga Foundation launches online challenge for the nation’s young to navigate the stresses of the current times

Life lessons

Things I’ve learned since taking my classes online (and other stories). By Claudia Brown

OM stars

Practice with the best at omstars.com

The way of Dru

Dru Yoga & Meditation online yoga and meditation

Virtual Yoga

Melissa Albarran explores the growth of virtual yoga retreats

Embracing change

How online yoga helps me to navigate through life’s daily changes. By Kat Farrants

Words matter

Stop, look and listen: a simple practice for better communication. By Jill Lawson

Fear in the time of the Coronavirus

There are things we can all do to ride the wave of uncertain times, says Roxanne Issurdatt

Heal your throat chakra

In the fifth part of a seven-part series, Jenny Baker leads an exploration of the body’s subtle spinning energy wheels, or chakras

eat drink yoga

Healthy eating goodies

Home Comforts

Fantastic meal ideas to enjoy whilst on a budget

Moroccan CouscousStuffed Peppers

Fresh, healthy and delicious, these simple stuffed peppers are quick and easy to make and are super cheap - making them a midweek meal saviour.

The microbiome: how to boost your immunity

Looking after your gut in order to boost your immunity. By Caitlin Taylor

6 secrets to a healthy heart

Eating well is the secret to successful living, says nutritionist Lily Soutter. Here, she presents her top tips for a healthy heart

Bedtime stories

Exploring a new range of books designed to nurture positive mental health among our children and teenagers

Yoga & LEATHER

How yoga is helping Harley riders and other bikers to find their Zen on and offthe highway. By Greg Ormson

MyYogaBiz

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

Expand your mind

Books to deepen your yoga practice: great reads for students and teachers alike. By Victoria Maw

Breathing through Loss

Our breath can be our greatest gift and teacher, especially in the hardest of times.

om books

Restoring Prana - A Therapeutic Guide To Pranayama And Healing Through The Breath For Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers And Healthcare Practitioners

Yoga is for every body

Your pictures. Your community

om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

High on a hill

OM investigates the growing trend for goat yoga with a visit to the Grand Hotel Kronenhof In Switzerland.

Art class

Sculpture at Doddington Hall & Gardens in Lincolnshire offers a truly unique cultural experience in the heart of the countryside

Best friends forever

Nothing beats having your yoga bestie by your side. By Victoria Jackson