Two’s company

Welcome

Welcome to the February issue of OM magazine, Britain’s

Contributors

Tessa is a yoga teacher and menstrual educator. She

My secret place

The photo shows London-based yogini Sar ah Highfield

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YOGA CHANGED MY LIFE

Yoga helped Helena Cornes move through a period of grief after the loss of her partner, Brin

WHAT’S YOUR AFFIRMATION?

An affirmation for self worth, desirability and receiving

Yoga pants rule

Yoga clothing market set to flourish in the next few years, says new report

Yoga & Aromatherapy

February, whilst being the shortest month of the year

Amazing spaces

Stylish and inspiring studio design ideas and interiors

omloves

Beautiful things for beautiful people

WOVEN WITH INTEGRITY

Conscious clothing for conscious women by Mudra

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

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ombooks

Divine Meditations: 26 Spiritual Qualities of the Bhagavad

Yoga is for every body

Send us happy shots, fun pics, great asana (or bad

TOO MUCH INFORMATION

A little yoga knowledge can be dangerous.

Vinyasa SOS:

Part two: Improvers. We continue our vinyasa flow series with Lucy McCarthy

Sadie Nardini

Rocking the world of yoga by being fierce, fit, fabulous and free. David Holzer chats to US yogini Sadie Nardini

A 360º overview of…Tortoise Pose (Kurmasana)

Rest and hibernate this February as you retreat inwardly in this quiet, reflective pose

The Body Positivi+y Blog

Yoga teacher Becky Varey explains why she decided to take a stand on body positivity and arrange a special photoshoot to inspire others.

TEACHER IN YOUR Home

PIVOT Yoga: a yoga instructional platform that puts a teacher in every home

Yoga in the NHS

Could yoga one day be available on the NHS? It already is. But there’s plenty of room for more

A need for creative thinking

Alternative research and other studies could help pave the way for more yoga in the NHS, writes Dr Kiki Morriss

A GP’s perspective

The role of yoga for a GP and in the wider NHS. By Jackie Cheng

Life in the A&E room

A registered A&E nurse and now a yoga teacher, Wibbs Coulson found elements of his practice invaluable in his hospital work

Research success

Yoga for NHS patients and staff. By Dr Ned Hartfiel

Dragonfly Pose

■ It’s a deep hip opener – the glutes and piriformis

THE CALIBRATED MAN

Men face unprecendented challenges in today’s world – but there is hope. OM catches up with US yoga teacher and speaker Max Strom about his work on helping men flow through life with greater ease

Why is yin so in?

Miriam Rodway explores why yin yoga has become so popular as a counter to the everyday stresses of modern life

What is yin yoga?

A personal perspective on the principles, practice and potential of yin yoga.

Yin yoga with mindfulness

Exploring how yin yoga ties in with elements of mindfulness and other ancient wisdom.

Are you in with the yin crowd?

Yoga instructor Rebecca Shepherd, who originally trained in Bikram, explains what drew her to the ‘yin crowd’

Swan Sequence

A gentle yin sequence based on the swan series of poses.

Just for the love of it

A meditation for love: self-love, universal love, any and all love.

Love is in the air

Connect to your heart if you want to experience true love – and meditation is the best way to do just that, says Susie Pearl

7 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT TANTRA YOGA

An expolation into the world of Tantra Yoga

The art of asana

How yoga is unlocking the creativity of US-based artist and illustrator Ashley Chase

A Year of Self-Love

February Make your physical wellbeing a priority

eatdrinkyoga

Healthy eating goodies

Sweet Dreams

You say potato – we say sweet potato! Fabulous all-vegan recipes for your healthy kitchen

Spring cleanse

How to cleanse and rejuvenate your health for the spring season.

Ethical Shopping

Sustainability asana: your ethical practice for inspired living. Stephanie Spence looks at how we can align our purchasing decisions with our yoga practice

Breathing Space

How to carve out a little space and time for yourself amid all the pressures of parenting and daily life.

MyYogaBiz

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

Yoga and community

Tessa Sanderson shares how she developed a thriving and successful sangha

The hare and the tortoise

Yoga teaching is not a sprint to the finish, but a life-long vocation, writes Tarik Dervish

You can’t rush the process

Sometimes the real rewards take longer to reveal themselves. Paula Hines reflects on how her teaching has evolved through the years

omtravel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

DOWN AT THE FARM

Sarah Dawson retreats to Green Farm Estate in the Kent countryside for a delicious yoga and spa weekend