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Welcome

It’s time to rejoin your tribe. This month (14-16th October) sees the return of the OM Yoga Show, our incredible live event at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace.

Contributors

Our contributors this month.

My secret Place

Photo: Johanna Birch @johannabirchphotography Yogi: Dr Kiki Morriss

N@maste

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YOGA Changed my life

Emma Smallman, a dance fitness teacher to drum & bass music for many years, finally found the ying to her yang through yoga. Now she’s helping others discover the magic too.

The Happiness Explorer

How to…identify the blocks that are holding you back.

ISHVARA PRANIDHANA (SELF-SURRENDER)

Living the teachings — understanding yoga’s everyday spiritual meanings.

Amazing SPACES

CENTRAL YMCA KX 120 Cromer Street London WC1H.

om loves

Beautiful things for beautiful people.

BAM BOOM!

Move over synthetics, the next generation of yoga kit is here! Astonishingly soft, naturally-sourced fabrics from BAM, including the new innovative bamboo blend — Mallea. Purposefully designed, specifically with yoga practice in mind.

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga. 

om books

The latest books to try.

Yoga is for every body

Your pictures. Your community.

Just do it!

Victoria Jackson presents a masterclass in dealing with yoga procrastination… but only after she’s attended to a few minor details first.

om Competition

WIN a 5-night stay at Alpino Atlantico Ayurvedic Hotel in Canico, Madeira — worth £1200.

Great reasons to subscribe

Reasons to subscribe today.

om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers. 

Mind Body Balance

10 postures to ground down and find mind-body connection, with Moon Saker. Words by Laura Dodd of The Yoga Class

A 360º overview of...

Jumping Through From Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) to Staff Pose (Dandasana)

OM meets... CARI ELLEN

Meet this month’s cover model, Cari Ellen, a true believer in magic, miracles – and, of course, yoga!

Yoga and Running

Are yoga and running opposite ends of the spectrum or much more similar than you’d think?

Yoga and Reverse S Curve Scoliosis

How the practice of yoga can play a role in easing scoliosis.

How to reduce anxiety with yogic breathing

3 yoga breathing exercises that will calm your anxiety.

Honestly Unbalanced Podcast

Free to listen.

om yoga show

14th 15th 16th October 2022 -Alexandra Palace, London.

YOGA MATS Special Report

Whether you’re taking up yoga for the first time, or you’re an experienced teacher or a guru already, then you’re probably going to need a great mat — don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

MAD ABOUT YOGA

If you’re a yoga nut, then you really need Yoga-Mad in your life.

Get a GRIP

Grippy yoga mats for every occasion from the experts at YOGA STUDIO.

One big yoga adventure

Find a mat that will accompany you on the greatest adventure of a lifetime — your unique yoga journey.

Shakti Mat

A mat that combines the healing benefits of yoga and acupressure.

YOGA MAT BAGS

CARRY YOUR MAT IN STYLE TO THE STUDIO WITH ONE OF THESE ELEGANT YOGA MAT BAGS.

Positivity, POWER, PASSION

Feel the good energy all around via the power of the yoga mat.

Manifesting magic

Bring the magic of yoga into your life and manifest all those dreams with these magical mats — a magic carpet to greater things.

YOGAFLO MAT

Find your flow with Yogaflo, mindfully-made yoga mats.

OM FM

OM FOR MEN.

MAN ON THE MAT

WILD THING (CHAMATKARASANA)

The hidden power within

Michaël Bijker is the founder of yogalap.com —the Life Awareness Project — which has helped over 100,000 people to tap into the power of the breath.

LOVE your feet

Your feet are your connection to the earth; they keep you grounded, they provide the foundations for your yoga practice…and they come in pretty useful too.

Firm foundations

BWY yoga teacher Lucy Croucher gives us her top tips for keeping our foundations firm and strong.

The feet appreciation society

From mountain pose and barefoot walking to a simple bit of toe wiggling, there are so many ways we can start to show our feet a little more appreciation.

Look after your feet and your whole body will benefit

Transform your soul — and your soles — when you include your feet in your movement practice.

FREE your toes

Open your mind and free your toes… exploring the benefits of toe-separated socks.

Fancy FEET

Treat your toes to something lovely this month.

Embodied vision

Bringing vision to life is a courageous and creative act.

The art of living peacefully through yoga

The Buddhist path is synonymous with peaceful living. Can the practice of yoga yield peace? And what indicators for peace might we witness in our lives by following the path of yoga?

5 ways to prioritise emotional self-care

It’s not selfish to look after yourself. Here are five ways you can prioritise your emotional self-care.

Healing the HEALERS

Do yoga and other spiritual professionals need healing themselves?

eat drink yoga

Healthy eating goodies.

Hello pumpkin!

Say “hi” to these three delicious pumpkin recipes for a healthy Halloween feast.

THE POWER OF PAUSE

Resetting the body and the mind: how the power of the pause can transform your health and wellbeing.

Kids rule!

3 reasons kids are better at yoga than adults.

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.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOGA TEACHERS

Yoga can be a great tool for improving mental health, but what about when yoga teachers themselves need a little more support?

Time for change

The Yoga Teachers Union launches campaign to shine a light on endemic sexual harassment in the yoga industry.

Finding your teacher’s voice

Simple tips and strategies to help you find your authentic teaching voice.

Doing what feels right

Sometimes staying in Savasana for the whole class is all you need.