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YOGA CHANGED MY LIFE

Yoga made an immediate impact on Emma Burton, helping to calm the inner chatter of her mind

That summer feeling

Get the yoga vibe at the FloVibe Festival this summer

WHAT’S YOUR + AFFIRMATION?

An affirmation for acceptance and embracing oneness

Yoga to go

How do you prepare to walk from one end of the country to the other? Yoga, of course

Yoga & Aromatherapy

June sees the sun reach its highest point, but with

Amazing spaces

Stylish and inspiring studio design ideas and interiors

Om loves

Beautiful things for beautiful people

SCARLETT FEVER

Unique branded yoga wear from Scarlett Sun to make you shine

Planet yoga

Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga

Om yoga & lifestyle

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Al fresco asana

Victoria Jackson ponders the challenges of taking your yoga practice outdoors during the British summertime

Relieve Anxiety

Elizabeth Reumont shows us 8 poses that really work

OM meets… Julian Daizan Skinner

London-based Zen Master Julian Daizan Skinner spent two decades in Zen monasteries, returning from Japan in 2007. He teaches Zen Yoga in the UK and internationally. Here, he shares his journey with By Sarah Bladen

An overview of… Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

A supported backbend that opens and lengthens the front of the body while strengthening the back of the body

Deaf yoga

New teacher training course launched to help bring more yoga to Deaf and hard of hearing people

YOGA FOR THE BRAIN

Science suggests yoga can be just as good for our brains as our bodies. Here, Sarah Tucker lists five postures to give our brains a mini workout

YOGA THERAPY Asthma

Practical yoga therapy techniques to start you on the

CELEBRATION DAY

Hours of free yoga fun to mark International Yoga Day at London’s Alexandra Palace

WHY MEN NEED mindfulness

Good news guys. Mindfulness is not just about easing stress or counting your breath, it’s about strength, performance, and excellence too, says Neil Seligman

MAN ON THE MAT: Handstand

Handstands are fabulous for developing balance, proprioception

HAVE NO FEAR

A meditation for navigating through our fears with grace and ease. By Jill Lawson

MY DAD, MY GURU

It’s no coincidence that Father’s Day sits so close to International Yoga Day in the annual calendar, writes Meg Jackson

DAILY ENERGY ROUTINE

5 quick fixes to get your energy flowing for optimum health and wellbeing. By Sarah Tucker

HOW TO WIN AT YOGA

Who needs competition? Jered Seibert says we can still experience that same feeling of winning jubilation each time on the mat

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF KIRTAN

Nikki Slade explains how this ancient practice has never been more powerful in unearthing spiritual awareness and awakening than today

Eat drink yoga

Healthy eating goodies

Pick a Picnic

Celebrating National Picnic Week June 16th-25th 2017

Nutrition Zone: Your new best friend WATER

It’s the oldest (and cheapest) health trick in the book but drinking water and staying hydrated is essential during the hot summer months. By Dr Sally Norton

Art without compromise

The art of being with young people and how we, as adults, can help to unlock their innate and limitless potential. By Siri Arti

BELLY BREATHING

Belly breathing for children is an essential skill that we should be teaching our young, writes Sarah Tucker

RUN AWAY TO THE CIRCUS

Summertime means festival time, but putting together a big yoga event is no mean feat. Here, Ella Wroath, one of the creators of the popular Soul Circus gathering in the Cotswolds, explains how it’s done

My Yoga Biz

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

TEACHER ZONE

HOW TO ROCK THE STAGE AT A YOGA FESTIVAL

Summer’s here and it’s time to face the festival crowds. But how do you rock the stage if you’re new to yoga festival teaching? Rosalie e’Silva has just been through it all

Teacher’s Tales: Money Matters

Is making money from yoga wrong? Paula Hines thinks not

Om books

A Twenty-First Century Seeker Maintaining Spiritual

Yoga is for every body

Your pictures. Your community

Om travel

Awe-inspiring retreats and ideas for yoga explorers

Mad for it

Manchester’s vibrant yoga scene is growing fast. OM takes a look at the movers and shakers making it all happen

Roll with it

Exploring Manchester’s studio scene

One love

One of Manchester’s best-loved teachers, and with over

Welcome

Welcome to this special report on yoga teacher training

Ditch the baggage

Learning to deal with your emotional issues before you become a yoga teacher. By Esther Ekhart

Practice makes perfect

Develop good habits as you gear up for teacher training. By Carolyn Clarke

Ready for action

How do you know when you are ready to start yoga teacher training? By Sally Parkes

Recipe for success

Bryony Duckitt outlines the key ingredients it takes to be a great children’s yoga teacher

What’s your motivation

The importance of knowing why you’re doing a YTT: to deepen your own practice or to launch a new career? By Charlotta Martinus

7 things to know before signing up

Training to be a yoga teacher is a huge commitment of time, money and passion, so you need to make sure you’re choosing the right course. Sevanti, founder of Unity Studio, School & Retreats advises how to choose the yoga teacher training that’s right for you.

Finding the right course for you

Things to look for when selecting a YTT course, By Anne-Marie Newland

Game on

Getting ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime? Gopala Amir Yaffa offers some hints to get you game ready

Sharing the Zen

Julian Daizan Skinner reflects on 10 years of Zen Yoga teacher training in the West

Sharing the gift

Sivananda student, Mirabai, shares the experience of teacher training

Changing Direction

Dawn Morse outlines ways to keep on top of the formal and academic aspects of a teacher training course

Tales from a teacher trainee

Stephanie Walker recalls her experiences on a recent yoga teacher training course

My yoga journey

Zethyn McKinley shares the experience of teacher training with Siddhi Yoga

5 things to help you through your course

1 Get ready to expand your definition of what yoga

Be your best

Self-limiting beliefs and how to conquer them. By Louise Palmer-Masterton

Teaching the teachers

Specialist courses designed just for teachers. By Brian Cooper

Getting class confident

How to boost your confidence as a newly-qualified teacher. By Vidya Heisel

Your inner voice

Developing your own personal teaching style. By Sharon Gisbourne

Learning to teach

The new generation of Trainer Plus courses with an emphasis on actual teaching. By Louise Wallace

Specialist training

The need for a specialist training course for teaching children and pregnancy yoga. By Veronica Greene

Insurance matters

A word about insurance. By Nick Ellwell

Support network

Get to know and work with your fellow teacher training students as you establish yourself. By Raquelle Gracie

The business of teaching yoga

Tips for making a living out of teaching yoga. By Amy Clay

The deeper level

Dealing with your own mental and emotional issues on a teacher training immersion. By Jayaprada Radhika

The way of franchising

Dreamt of having your own yoga studio? Franchising could make this a reality says Michelle Nicklin

Tax affairs

Getting to grips with tax as a new yoga teacher. By Jessica Garbett

Continuing professional development

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