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Welcome

Happy New Year to one and all — and thank you for picking

Contributors

Dr Kiki Morriss is a trained medical doctor, yoga teacher

My secret place

Yogi: Mariah Gibson

YOGA changed my life

Donna Owens has used yoga for many years to help her through ME and all the challenges it brings. Now, she’s keen to help others too

The age of athleisure

If you think yoga seems more popular than ever nowadays, that’s because it is

yes you can

It’s a new year, time to set yourself goals and intentions.

Hotel Yoga

Cool yoga music vibes are the new thing for the next crop of chic, boutique luxury hotels

Yoga & Aromatherapy

January sees us welcome in both a new month and a new

Amazing spaces

Stylish and inspiring studio design ideas and interiors

om loves

Beautiful things for beautiful people

The natural choice

Eco-friendly yoga wear from Kosmos: designed to help you move freely, just as nature intended

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

Yoga is for every body

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

Perfectly imperfect

There’s nothing wrong with a bit of self-improvement at this time of year but don’t forget how brilliant you already are. By Victoria Jackson

Do the twist

Angelique Sandas talks us through this standing twist progression, ideal for releasing tensions in the body and improving our foundational balance

A 360º overview of… Reverse Triangle (Parivrtta Trikonasana)

In Reverse Triangle your pelvis turns in one direction

OM meets… Sarah Highfield

OM catches up with Sarah Highfield, the founder of Yogagise, who believes that students must, above all else, enjoy their yoga practice

Ski fit

Six yoga poses to see you through the slopes. Tim and Shannon Phillis of Yoga Tonic share their top tips for staying fit and preventing injury if you’re skiing or snowboarding this winter

All inclusive

Yoga is for all, no matter what abilities or disabilities we are faced with

The Body Positivi+y Blog

Everyone can do yoga! Here are three simple things to know before you commence your journey on the mat this year.

Set your intention

Create a healthy new you this year using the power of intention and other yoga tools.

OM Yoga Show MANCHESTER

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Headstand (Sirsasana)

Sirsasana or headstand is the king of asanas.

Rested best

Relaxation the key to a happy and successful life, says former naval officer, Andrew Harry

Stiff guy yoga

Reaching out to all the yoga ‘stiffs’ in the world

Yoga’s outliers

Men are still in the minority when it comes to yoga in the West. They are yoga’s outliers, says Gregory Ormson

About bloody time

The yoga community is a force for change in the world — that’s why it’s time to start talking about periods

Your planetfriendly period

Make sure your cycle is in sync with the planet with these innovative and eco-friendly products

Go naturelle

Take control of your period this year: 5 tips for coping with your period, naturally

Swap stories

It’s easy to make the switch to more eco-friendly sanitary products

The cost of your period

Save money, and save the planet, with reusable period pants

Menstrual cups and more

Reusable sanitary wear that won’t cost the earth

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Yoga for beginners

Our guide to starting out in yoga

6 reasons why you should start yoga

Yoga is good for the soul and good for the body. Here are some great reasons why you should be doing it this year

Choosing the right mat

You don’t really need anything to start yoga, but having a mat will provide you with a place to focus your practice, whether that’s at home or in the studio

Beginning yoga at home

Why there’s no place like home when it comes to starting a yoga practice. By Kat Farrants

Style guide

Which yoga is right for you? Here’s a quick round up of some of the main styles you’re likely to encounter as a beginner

The ultimate beginner’s yoga survival kit

Get the yoga vibe with these great goodies

Yoga studio etiquette

How to be a great yogi in your class. A few simple tips by Linda Gyecsek

Yoga Nidra - The art of relaxation

If you discover one thing this year, then let it be the wonderfully relaxing practice that is Yoga Nidra.

Hard habits

Pressing the pause button on your habits can do wonders for your health and happiness.

BREAK THE HABIT

A quick meditation to control those new year cravings.

Yoga v smoking

6 ways yoga helped me become a non-smoker.

Bringing awareness to your breath

Fundamental to health, and an integral part of deepening spiritual connection, the breath is everything. It’s time to give it a little more attention, writes Jenny Baker

Light up your root chakra

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

eat drink yoga

Not all vitamin B12 supplements are made equal. Easily

COMPLETE VEGAN

Healthy recipes from Rose Elliot’s Complete Vegan book

Foodie trends for 2020

What are the top health food trends for 2020? Global health food chain Whole Foods Market highlights on-the-rise flavours, products and culinary influences

Yoga philosophy for teens and tweens

Introducing elements of the Yamas and Niyamas spiritual code for teenagers and pre-teens.

Come fly with me

Building good karma as you travel: introducing goetica ethical travel search.

My Yoga Biz

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

Quality counts

Why yoga teachers must keep learning: the importance

Up the workers!

Do yoga teachers need a union?

Is yoga the answer to workplace stress?

The last decade has witnessed an exponential growth

om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

A detox for life

Get unstuck and inspired with a life detox that works. OM writer Paula Hines finds transformation and empowerment at Ibiza Retreats