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Welcome

Welcome to our new October issue. When we published

Contributors

Jenny is a writer and health enthusiast living in Asheville

My secret place

Yogi: Rob Lahoud

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YOGA changed my life

Yoga helps Laura Scott to find balance in her professional and personal life

Yoga for anxiety

Study shows that yoga can benefit those prone to anxiety, nervousness and worry

Mindful eating

A new app by Feast, a community of food lovers, turns the drudgery of calorie counting into a more fun, mindful experience

Mantra of the month its going to be okay

When we are faced with difficult and challenging times

YOGA AND Aromatherapy

The month of October means we are now in the autumnal

Amazing spaces

G003, Apex House, Duke Avenue Stanley, Green Cheadle

Be the best you

Find your best self with Moonchild Yoga Wear, a boutique, one woman-owned athleisure brand from Denmark, inspired by the colours and lights of Scandinavian nature, blended with beautiful, feminine minimalism

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

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Lifelong learning

A beginner’s thirst for knowledge, whether it’s in yoga or learning Latin, is a wonderful thing to behold.

Seated forward bends 101

Kino MacGregor breaks down the Seated Forward Bend, the perfect pose to ease a distracted mind or loosen those hamstrings

A 360º overview of… Corpse Pose (Savasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss

Deep relaxation is a vital part of life but we often forget this, due to the fast pace and complexity of our lives.

OM meets… Rachel Hunter

Yoga is a way of life for supermodel and actress, Rachel Hunter. Here, the former wife of rock star Rod Stewart talks to OM about her yoga journey, how she fell in love with India, and what she’s up to now

Self-care = self-love

Simple, satisfying self-care solutions

Welcome to The Global Collective You

Hey you, get ready for a new global online yoga experience!

Follow your heart

Heart-healthy tips for your everyday life.

MAN ON THE MAT

Benefits

Yoga. For the mind

How I found freedom from anxiety and my battle with ‘negative thinking’.

Born grippy

The perfect mats to keep your practice grounded

Stay grounded

Keeping your feet grounded on Mother Earth has never been easier

On top of the world

Mat towel toppers: the ideal solution for yoga on the go

Mat love stories #1 Hannah Glancy

Hannah Glancy, founder of Proper Northern Yoga, says her trusted, fiery old mat has been there for her through thick and thin, like the truest of friends

Regeneration

If you’re passionate about yoga and the planet, then this cork mat ticks all the right boxes when it comes to unleashing your energy for a better world

All levels welcome

Beautiful, practical, planet-kind yoga mats suitable for everyone

Designed for movement

Set your asana free with these great yoga goodies

Mat love stories #2 Ruth Delahunty

Ruth Delahunty, founder of Yogaru, explains how yoga, and time on her mat, provide a much-needed comfort-blanket boost in life

Let’s get ethical

Yoga and sustainability drive new mat innovation

Conservation chic

Saving the planet just got trendy with these functional but fabulous yoga mats

Keep it clean

Ever wondered how to clean your yoga mat?

Finding peace

Tips for finding inner balance and peace during challenging times.

Slowing down

Control your life speed with meditation.

Awaken your crown chakra, awaken your consciousness

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

Taking yoga off the mat

Skill in action: how yoga’s lessons can transform our everyday lives.

FLEX YOUR MIND

10 powerful yoga principles for less stress in a busy world.

Ancient wisdom FOR MODERN TIMES

Drawing on lessons from the Bhagavad Gita, a classic yogic text, to navigate the challenges of today.

THE AYURVEDA ADVANTAGE

Ayurveda and yoga therapy techniques for boosting immunity and easing anxiety.

What happens if you let go?

Learning to embrace the unknown.

eat drink yoga Healthy eating goodies

Wellness brand Swisse Me has launched its first range

Seasonal Vegan

Autumnal plant-based recipes to nourish your natural, beautiful self this season

5 ways to boost your immunity

Simple immunity-boosting tips and tricks to prepare you for autumn season

Back to school

7 yoga tips for anxious students navigating their return to class.

A special kind of yoga

Special Yoga transitioned its courses online during lockdown without losing any of the heart and soul connection to the children it supports. Founder Jyoti ‘Jo’ Manuel explains how it was done

My Yoga Biz

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

Building a resilient yoga business

After a tough start to the new decade, there are things that yoga teachers can do right now to better prepare for any further challenges ahead.

What is your teaching Dharma?

Finding your own way as a yoga teacher through times of change.

om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

One thousand Suns

Save our Suryalila: the drive to support a popular yoga retreat centre in southern Spain in the wake of a pandemic