OM Yoga Lifestyle – Summer 2026

Summary

Serena Taylor brings serenity to the Summer 2026 cover of OM Yoga Lifestyle as the OM Yoga Show 2026 preview dedicates 20 pages to classes, sound therapy and the 3-in-1 event with Mind Body Spirit and Vegan Life Live, while the Yoga Teacher Training special report covers everything from choosing a course to landing your first teaching job.

The Summer issue divides into clear sections. OM Regulars run from page 3 to 24, including Editor's Letter, My Secret Place, Yoga Changed My Life and Planet Yoga. The OM Yoga Show 2026 preview (page 28-47) lists class schedules, exhibitors and reader discount tickets. OM Body (page 48-70) features Serena Taylor's cover interview, the Reinventing The Wheel yoga sequence, 360-degree anatomy and a biohacking guide. Yoga & Swimming (page 60-63) offers 10 easy poses for swimmers. The Yoga Edit (page 64-68) covers new gear. OMFM (page 71-72) features men on the mat. OM Mind (page 74-76) covers yoga and ADHD plus trauma-informed practice. OM Spirit (page 78-80) explores presence and embodied living. OM Living (page 82-89) covers recipes, sleep nutrition and stress. The Yoga Teacher Training Special Report (page 90-112) is the biggest section, spanning 22 pages.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story

p.51 · OM Meets: Serena Taylor
The cover model discusses her yoga journey, her muay Thai cross-training and how she maintains serenity through a busy teaching schedule. She names the three poses she returns to when feeling overwhelmed. Practitioners get her 15-minute morning reset sequence.

▸ OM Yoga Show 2026 Preview

p.28 · OM Yoga Show 2026 Preview
A 20-page preview of the October event at London's Olympia. The section covers class timetables, sound therapy sessions with Meinl Sonic Energy, the 3-in-1 event format with Mind Body Spirit and Vegan Life Live, and a reader-exclusive ticket discount. Attendees get a floor-plan strategy to hit priority exhibitors first.

p.32 · Teen Yoga: 20 Years Changing Lives
A feature on the charity that has brought yoga to teenagers for two decades, including case studies and programme outcomes. Teachers get a sample lesson plan for teenage classes.

▸ Practice

p.48 · Reinventing The Wheel: Yoga Sequence
A full yoga sequence using the yoga wheel, with pose-by-pose instructions and breath cues. The sequence targets backbends and shoulder opening. Practitioners with a wheel get a 20-minute sequence they can follow immediately.

p.54 · 360° Yoga: OM's Anatomy Academy
An anatomy feature breaking down the hip joint mechanics in standing poses, with specific alignment cues for protecting the hip labrum during external rotation. Teachers get cueing language adjustments for students with hip restrictions.

p.56 · The Tree Of Life: A Pose For Life
A deep dive into Vrksasana (Tree Pose), covering variations, common alignment errors and the balance mechanics involved. Beginners get a wall-supported variation to build confidence.

▸ Yoga & Swimming

p.60 · Yoga & Swimming: Time To Dip Your Toes In The Water
A crossover feature explaining how yoga complements swimming through breath control, shoulder mobility and core engagement. Swimmers get specific pose recommendations for freestyle and breaststroke.

p.63 · 10 Easy Yoga Poses For Swimmers
Ten poses specifically selected for swimmers, with hold times and breath patterns. Each pose addresses a swimming-specific movement pattern. Pool swimmers get a post-lane pre-practice routine.

▸ Mind & Spirit

p.74 · Yoga & ADHD
The feature covers how yoga can help practitioners with ADHD find greater peace and focus. It names specific sequences and breathing techniques that support attention regulation. Practitioners with ADHD get a 5-minute grounding practice.

p.76 · Trauma Transformed
Why the body and mind must heal together in trauma-informed yoga practice. The article provides guidelines for teaching trauma-sensitive classes. Teachers get a script for setting consent-based touch boundaries.

▸ Teacher Training Special Report

p.90 · An Introduction to Yoga Teacher Training
The opening of the 22-page special report covering everything from choosing a school to post-certification career paths. The section includes Yoga Training Truths, Build Your Knowledge, After The Course, and 5 Things To Look For When Choosing The Right Teacher Training. Aspiring teachers get a decision-making framework.

p.98 · Your First Yoga Teaching Job
Practical advice for newly qualified teachers seeking their first paid teaching positions, including CV tips, trial-class preparation and pricing negotiation. New teachers get a sample cover letter template.

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Editor's Take

OM Yoga Lifestyle's Summer 2026 issue commits heavily to the Teacher Training special report — 22 pages is a serious investment that will serve the magazine long after the issue is off sale. The Serena Taylor cover interview is warm but runs too short; the subject has an interesting muay Thai cross-training story that deserved more space. The Yoga & Swimming crossover is a smart seasonal hook. The ADHD and trauma-informed practice features are the most editorially important pieces in the issue — they address real reader needs. The OM Yoga Show preview takes up 20 pages but reads like an event programme rather than magazine editorial; the distinction between editorial content and advertising is blurred throughout. The issue is ad-heavy, typical for a Summer special, but several spreads are clearly advertorial. The anatomy feature by OM's Anatomy Academy is genuinely useful for teachers.

Strengths
• Teacher Training special is a 22-page career resource
• ADHD and trauma features address genuine reader needs
• Anatomy Academy delivers teacher-quality alignment cues

Weaknesses
• Yoga Show preview blurs editorial and advertising
• Serena Taylor interview needed more depth

Verdict: Recommended — The Teacher Training report makes it essential for trainees; practising teachers may find the show preview too long.