Welcome

Welcome to the June issue of OM Yoga & Lifestyle

Contributors

Monika is a Bristol-based journalist with an interest

My secret place

Yogi: Sara Whitaker Photographer: Damon Whitaker Location: Ouray, Colorado, USA

N@maste

Love OM magazine and want to tell the world? Here’s your chance

YOGA CHANGED MY LIFE

Michelle Fanus says yoga has brought a profound sense of gratitude into her life

Upcycled sports gear

Where the yoga community leads, the corporate world follows

WHAT’S YOUR + AFFIRMATION?

An affirmation for clarity, letting go and clearing clutter

Namaste Waitrose

Waitrose highlights customer wellbeing as it trials yoga in selected UK stores

Yoga & Aromatherapy

The month of June brings us to the midpoint of the

Amazing spaces

Stylish and inspiring studio design ideas and interiors

Omloves

Beautiful things for beautiful people

Wear Wellness, Brindian Style!

Yoga comfort clothes ethically made with fair trade

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

Om books

Yoga For Men - Build Strength, Improve Performance

Yoga is for every body

Your pictures. Your community

Yoga in a foreign land

When in Greece, do as the Greeks do…even if you don’t understand what’s going on. By Victoria Jackson

Balance and Stability

Quickie yoga sequence. By Naomi Absalom

Dee Dussault

Going beyond the natural yoga high with Ganja Yoga founder Dee Dussault. By David Holzer

An overview of… Headstand (Sirsasana)

Known as The King of Asanas, Headstand is a challenging pose that comes with some wonderful benefits.

Competition

WIN an Ibiza Yoga Teacher Training Course 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certified in Ibiza with Yogashala Ibiza worth £2550*

The Power of Play

Yoga’s not a game…but there’s no reason why we can’t play more and have some fun with it along the way, says Monika Maurer

STRENGTH vs FLEXIBILITY

Elevate your yoga practice and protect yourself from possible harm through strength. By Stephanie Spence

THE MODERN mindfulness MAN

Best known for creating the popular meditation app buddhify, Rohan Gunatillake is a maker, entrepreneur, speaker, and writer shaping the world of modern mindfulness. Recently, OM caught up with him to talk. By Dana Jaffe

MODERN MEDITATORS ARE mindful ON-THE-MOVE

There is more to meditation than sitting still, says Buddhify app creator Rohan Gunatillake

Mermaid Pose (Eka Pada Rajakaposana)

We benefit greatly from openness. At the hips. The

Rekindle the flame

Ignite your inner fire but be sure to balance your energy levels. By Jill Lawson

Feline fine

What my cat has taught me about living a yogic life. By Meg Jackson

O’ Happiness

Raise those micro moments of connection with others to live a happier life. By Luke Bache

Chakras: an introduction Part 8 of 9 - anja chakra

Yoga therapist Sarah Swindlehurst continues a nine-month exploration of the chakras

THE EIGHTFOLD PATH OF YOGA PART TWO

A modern introduction to the eightfold path of yoga, part two: Physical Posture ‘Asana’; Conscious Breathing ‘Pranayama’ and Sense Withdrawal ‘Pratyahara’. By Elisabeth Vegter

eatdrinkyoga

Healthy eating goodies

COOL CABBAGE

Vegan-friendly, summer recipe ideas…celebrating the much underrated cabbage

Nutrition Zone:

Navigating nutrition is never easy but that’s especially so when it comes to understanding what fats we should be eating. Sarah Jackson explains

Breathe – Stretch – Rest

Embrace this three-pillar approach to keep the dreaded survival mode at arms length. By Siri Arti

What about ‘me’time?

What about ‘me’ time once your baby is born? Postnatal yoga tips from Veronica Greene. Part 1: focus on the chest, back and abdominals

WIN a private yoga studio (yes, really!)

Animal lover Allan Hayle is raffling his Surrey home – complete with private yoga space at the back – to open a sanctuary for unwanted animals

MyYogaBiz

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

JUST HOW ENTERPRISING ARE YOU?

Captain your own ‘starship enterprise’ and use your natural talents to create the successful yoga business of your dreams. By Michelle Nicklin

Your own safe space

Be kind to yourself: how can you authentically reflect a student’s ‘inner radiance’ if you are not able to see it in yourself? By Paula Hines

Om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

Festival Fun

Britain is abuzz with yoga festivals this summer. Here’s our quick guide to what’s happening and where

WELCOME

We all love yoga, that’s why we’re here! But what if

How to differentiate teacher trainings

With so many teacher trainings offering the same syllabus, how do you choose which is the right training for you?

Be prepared

Is there anything you can do before the course to better prepare yourself?

Which course is right for you?

Finding the right teacher training course for you. Key things to consider

What makes a great teacher?

What are the ingredients you need to be a successful yoga teacher?

Are you ready for it?

How to know when you are ready to embark on a teacher training course

You can balance on one leg…

So why does teacher training give you the wobbles?

Finding your big yoga ‘why?’

Your ‘why?’ is the one most important elements in embarking on any project, including your yoga teacher training.

How to choose a yoga teacher training

Questions to ask yourself before diving in.

Be an inspirational teacher

How does the graduate become the guru?

Formulate your plans

Is there anything you can do before the course to better prepare yourself?

The power of why

The power of knowing your ‘why’ when selecting a teaching training programme.

Movement meditation

James B D’Silva outlines the Garuda way, a yoga teacher training where intelligent movement is soulful

Amazing journey

Yoga teacher training is an amazing journey that lasts a lifetime.

Student Survival guide

5 tips to help you through the course.

Managing your mental health

Dealing with your own mental and emotional issues on a yoga teacher training course

Short v Long courses

How best to study to become a teacher: short intensive courses, versus longer study options.

Tales of a yoga teacher

Jean Danford charts the ebb and flow of a typical yoga teacher training course

Making yoga a part of your life

Integrating your course learnings into your way of life.

5 things to help you through your course

Amy Clayshares essential tips to getting the most from your teacher training experience

Core skills

The core skills of a teacher training course.

The teacher training success formula

How to become the teacher you’ve always wanted to be

Finding your inner voice

Developing your own personal teaching style.

Teaching with confidence

Confidence in teaching is found in practice itself.

So, what’s next?

What’s happens next after a 200-hour yoga teacher training?

The journey beyond teacher training

The significance of continuous professional development.

Flying high

Why become an aerial yoga teacher?

Your authentic voice

How to find your own inner, authentic teaching voice

Keep on learning

CPD: the importance of ongoing yoga learning and training throughout your career.

Building a successful school

Sun Power Yoga teacher training 15 year anniversary

The right conditions for hot yoga

Providing the perfect hot yoga experience is heavily reliant on maintaining the required temperature and humidity. John Barker of Humidity Solutions explains

Insurance for yoga professionals

Claire Squire of Balens highlights some key insurance considerations for new yoga instructors

The business of teaching yoga

Tips for making a living out of yoga teaching.

You are enough

Overcome those self-doubts and embrace the teacher training journey, says Judy Hirsh Sampath