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Welcome

Welcome to the March issue of OM Yoga &

Contributors

This seated spinal twist brings you into the centre

My secret place

Yogi: Heather Vencill

N@maste

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YOGA changed my life

Yoga rekindled Grace Grossmann’s relationship with God, strengthening her faith and healing her after losing her best friend

Support your health, naturally

We look at some natural products which could help maintain your wellness when the body is under extra stress

6 mindfulness trends

eMindful weighs in on what to expect from the mindfulness juggernaut in the coming months and years

Mantra Of The Month

Vulnerability is our most accurate measure of courage.

Lush times

Something smells good: introducing Renaissance, a new meditation on fragrance treatment from Lush

Yoga & Aromatherapy

March sees us moving into Spring, time to embrace a

Amazing spaces

Wellbeing Warehouse

om loves

Beautiful things for beautiful people

THE SOFT TOUCH

Sustainable fashion for the studio and the seaside: enjoy the super soft feel of bamboo against your skin when you get your stretch on with BAM this summer

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

om books

Sleep Recovery - The Five Step Yoga Solution To Restore Your Rest

Yoga is for every body

Your pictures. Your community

Balancing the books

Keeping records, tracking your goals and good planning bring rewards all round on both the yoga mat and in the office. By Victoria Jackson

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Win a free hypnotherapy recording to help rebuild your relationship with food

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Seated twists

An insight into the power of the seated twist and its many modifications, with Kino MacGregor

A 360o overview of… Standing Forward Bend Pose (Uttanasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss

Standing Forward Bend Pose gives a wonderful stretch to your legs and back. It is a calming asana that can be practiced as a standalone pose or as part of a sequence.

Barbara Currie

Famed for her TV appearances and best-selling instructional videos, Barbara Currie is celebrating 50 years of teaching yoga. OM chats to her about how and why she first fell in love with yoga and how it has changed through the decades

You dont need wings to fly

How I allowed Acro Yoga to heal my soul By Eleonora Zampatti

The Body Positivi+y Blog Thanks, but no thanks

Thanks for your concerns about my body, but I’ll stick to the advice of a professional if you don’t mind. (Oh, and is it any of your business anyway?). By Jane Lambert

Simple not easy

If yoga is so beautiful in its simplicity, then why is it so darned hard stepping on to the mat in the first place?

Taking refuge

Navigating our daily lives from a centre of presence. By Judith Hanson Lasater

Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana)

OM FOR MEN

Just Jozef

OM catches up with Jozef Wiewel, a well-known and respected teacher in the UK who’s been exploring the world of yoga since the 1970s.

Yoga Fashion Guide 2020

18 pages of stunning, eco-friendly yoga wear designed and made with love by yogis, for yogis

JILLA ACTIVE

Developed from a passion for movement, Jilla Active

talula little ethical clothing for little yogis

Talula Little is a family run business, based in the

Berry Queen

Inspired through their love of nutrition, yoga and

Magical mantras

Kerry Curson explores the power of mantras and their ability to shape our inner and outer worlds

Small steps lead to BIG THINGS

How small, consistent steps can create big and long-lasting changes if you want to build a yoga or meditation practice, says Dawn Wright

Midlife opportunity

Where there is a crisis there is opportunity. Jill Lawson presents a simple meditation for those experiencing the dreaded midlife crisis

What is ego?

Vidya Heisel explores the realms of the ego and ponders the eternal question: who am I?

Yogatecture: building your house of truth

How firm foundations, and our feet, can help to build a structure of strength and integrity.

Hidden Treasures of the East

Exploring the true meaning of yoga’s gifts to the West

eat drink yoga

Healthy eating goodies

Go GREEN

Boost your energy levels with these delicious spinach-infused recipes

Ayurvedic rituals

Simple rituals rooted in Ayurveda to elevate your existence.

The dynamics of stillness

Develop your senses and reconnect to nature through breathing, meditation and other natural practices.

GET Active

Simple tips for boosting mental health in our young folk through the power of movement

My Story

What 30 days of a yoga-inspired practice helped me gain. Dr. Safiyah Satterwhite tells the story of how a morning practice helped bring her body back from the brink

TEACHER ZONE

A deeper understanding of yoga… for teachers, by teachers

My Yoga Biz

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

Fro love or money?

Are you getting paid enough? Or are you happy to teach just for the love of yoga? Sarah Tucker explores some of the issues facing today’s instructors

Giving back

We can all give back in some way, and starting small is still a start. By Paula Hines

om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

It’s all about U

It’s all about you at U-Retreat: a journey to personal growth, transformation, health and happiness