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Nottingham-based teacher Mumtaz Haque continues to

Contributors

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My secret place

The photo shows yogini Meghan Hutcheon in her hometown

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YOGA changed my om life

Yoga has brought with it a lifetime of transformation and gratitude for Sharon Grossman

i am brave bold & fearless

Often when we are faced with a challenging situation

YOGA AND Aromatherapy

This oil is made from the leaves of the tree in Madagascar

om loves

Beautiful things for beautiful people

The beauty of bamboo

Nature's own performance fabric, bamboo clothing is super-soft, sustainable, and ideal for any yoga practice. It’s also pretty great for everyday life too. Check out the latest range from BAM for some eco-friendly fashion autumn inspiration

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

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Mel Skinner Aeon Books £16.99

Yoga is for every body

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

Mr & Mrs

Couples who Savasana together, stay together, says Victoria Jackson, as she shares her yoga practice at home with her husband

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om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

Passport to immunity

5 best social distancing health & wellness holidays to boost your immunity

Sun Salutations

A great way to start your day and to sow the seeds of gratitude to the universe around you, Tim Feldmann walks us through the Sun Salutation and the challenge of moving through Chaturanga

A 360° overview of… Cow Pose to Cat Pose (Bitilasana to Marjariasana)

Cat/Cow poses are practiced together to increase the flexibility of your spine. These simple asanas teach you to synchronise your movements with your breath and encourage a meditation through movement

OM meets… Mumtaz Haque

Nottingham-based teacher Mumtaz Haque continues to break down barriers, encouraging all to the yoga mat. Here, she talks to OM about her yoga journey and her experiences as a British Muslim woman growing up in the UK

How yoga really works

Yoga for the science-minded student.

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MAN ON THE MAT

• Strengthens arms, shoulder, back and core muscles.

Seriously funny

Mike Nevitt has been teaching and practicing yoga, meditation and related arts for over 40 years. Now he’s looking to get people to see a lighter and more humourous side of the practice

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING — SPECIAL REPORT

Now’s the time to take the leap: everything you need to know about yoga teacher training…from the experts

Choosing a YTT

8 things you need to know.

Kundalini Yoga teacher training

A time for transformation.

My kinda place

Finding the right course for you.

Are you ready for it?

How to know if you’re ready to embark on a YTT course.

A lineage-based approach

Key differences between a lineage-based course and a more modern, contemporary and varied course.

Where and when?

What’s best: intensive v longer duration courses, local v overseas? Laura Le Feuvre and Katja Patel explore the pros and cons

What makes a good yoga teacher?

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

Live and online

Live online teacher training: is it the future?

Online yoga training

Is this the right option for you long-term?

Choosing the right course

7 things you need to know.

Emotional rollercoaster

The ups and downs of learning to teach yoga to children and teens.

Lessons from the mat

A yoga teacher training is a thrilling lifetime experience that will be remembered forever, says Patricia Ramirez

Creating community in an online setting

Can a digital course still create great bonds and friendship?

Empowering teachers to empower students

Why accessibility should be fundamental to yoga teacher training courses.

Student survival guide

5 tips to help you through your course. Damaris Booth shares her experiences from a YTT with triyoga

Learning beyond the learning

A yoga teacher training course is also a personal odyssey.

Drop the baggage

Dealing with your own mental and emotional baggage on a yoga teacher training.

Risk management

Insurance considerations for yoga teachers and their businesses.

Flying high

Inversion addict? Or are you just here for Savasana? In either case, Aerial Yoga might be just what you’re looking for.

Health & safety

Teaching hot yoga: creating a safe and healthy environment

Supporting yoga teachers

Supporting the yoga community in the pandemic and beyond

Higher education

Continuous professional development, or CPD, is essential for all yoga teachers.

Born to teach

Key ingredients to be a successful yoga teacher.

The business of yoga

Top tips to build a sustainable yoga teaching career.

Yoga therapy

Why choose a therapeutic yoga course?

Making yoga a part of your life

Follow the breath: Integrating your yoga teacher training learnings into your way of life.

Find your inner voice

Developing your own unique teaching style.

Digital development

Adapting children’s yoga training for the online environment.

Connect and accept

A meditation to practice awareness and acceptance beyond the mat.

How long is a moment?

Anyone can be mindful; the secret is in engaging our mind and our senses in whatever we do.

Good gut health

Do you suffer in silence from gut health issues?

High Five

THE BRILLIANT YOGA STUDIOS OF BRITAIN

Proper Northern Yoga KENDAL, ENGLAND

If you’re in England’s beautiful Lake District, then a trip to the fabulous Proper Northern Yoga studio is a must

Joy Yoga LONDON, ENGLAND

Release your inner joy at JOY, the destination for all things Kundalini Yoga and meditation in the capital

Perth Yoga Studio PERTH, SCOTLAND

A gorgeous, inviting space with historical interest, and in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, Perth Yoga Studio is the perfect place to cultivate your practice

Triyoga LONDON, ENGLAND

A landmark of London’s yoga scene for two decades, triyoga is still the place to be for an authentic, safe and uplifting yoga experience with the world’s best teachers

Innocent pleasures

Eating for pleasure, the planet and people: guilt-free vegan winter recipe ideas

eat drink yoga Healthy eating goodies

Four varieties of vegan protein balls from wellness

Sugar fix

5 reasons you’re craving sugar and what to do about it.

My story

Yoga teacher and architect, Annabel Chown, battled through breast cancer and is now happily married with a son and still loving her practice. Here, she says yoga was a guiding light throughout her difficult journey

TEACHER ZONE

A deeper understanding of yoga… for teachers, by teachers

Baby it’s cold outside

3 ways to winter-proof your yoga business

My Yoga Biz

Getting started and making a career in yoga is tough going. Antonia Hruscovschi shares her insight to help you along the way

Practice as devotion

What part does devotion play in your yoga practice?