Yoga News 117 - 04/2019

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Sukadev Bretz presents the contents of the important Hatha Yoga source text succinctly and understandable – this time: the second chapter and its key statements about Prana

Asana: Sunset Salutation
Diana Schöpplein shows you a sunset flow as a yoga ritual for long Summer evenings

The Practice Space – Is it time for a new yoga practice?
Individual practice in a group setting: an approach that develops the ability to Promotes home practice. By Clemens Frede.

Asana: On the Path to the Hollow-Back Forearm Stand
Dwayne Holliday shows you step by step how to do the forearm stand with hollow back you can master – at your own pace and with real joy in practicing

Embodied Yoga Principles
Off the mat, into life: The playful approach of Briton Mark Walsh linked the physical yoga practice with the exploration of inner patterns. Julia Johannsen.

Ayurveda at mental illnesses
The comprehensive view of the human being enables Ayurveda to gain a deep Understanding mental disorders, from which many treatment options can be derived. By Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede.

Help with heartburn
How you can prevent with the help of yoga and what measures can be taken in case of acute Complaints help. By Lisa Jaekel.

Beautiful blue Wonder
The Lavender is a classic of perfumery – but also a valuable Medicinal plant. By Irene Dalichow.

Summer cuisine, Indian inspired
Vegan Recipes for hot days: Chai ice cream and other delicacies. By Verena Frei.

Are you a Heart chakra type?
The Spiritual teacher, philosopher and author Shai Tubali has identified personality types, which each correspond to one of the seven chakras. We introduce the heart chakra type. By Doris Iding.

The power of your heart
The Heart as the home of the soul and the seat of intuition – amazing scientific findings and ancient wisdom. By Nicole Wendland.

Equanimity and serenity
... in yoga and politics – and why equanimity is not the same as indifference or should not be confused with fatalism. By Wilfried Huchzermeyer.

The fulfillment old longings
Wear Have you also had a dream within you since childhood that was denied to you? Maybe it's time to finally fulfill your dream. By Dirk Hessel.

Be rebels of peace
The New appeal of the Dalai Lama to the world: The high spiritual leader addresses especially to the young people. By Doris Iding.

I will never leave
... is a promise that is often given to a new partner, but almost as often is broken again. Who we should really say it to, this Experience report clearly. By Robert Henderson.

Swami Sivananda: How to develop virtues and overcome vices
Part 6: Forgiveness – a cardinal virtue that is of almost divine Nature is. By Tanja Zieger.

The size silence
The Advaita teacher OM C. Parkin on the indescribable nature of the Great Silence and the essence of true transformation

Ashtanga Yogini with Enthusiasm and dedication
The Indian Deepika Mehta talks about her practice in which she combines discipline and clarity with flowing softness, and about her special connection to Shiva. Interview: Marita Voithofer.

Yoga & Society: Yoga is political!
How Yoga promotes people’s ability to participate in society – Gudrun Kromrey in conversation with Nina Haisken.

Mine Message is love
par is not only a gifted Bhakti musician, but also gives Advaita Satsangs in the tradition of his teacher Papaji. He spoke to YOGA AKTUELL about the deep longing for God as the most important key to awakening. Interview: Marianne Scherer.

Visionaries Art from the Himalayas
Rupali Sharma gave up her city life to devote herself to spirituality. In YOGA CURRENTLY she tells us why she now lives in the Himalayas and how her inner Journey expressed in art. Interview: Srila Devi.

A very normal enlightened
How How do enlightened people experience existence? YOGA-AKTUELL author Iris Disse found spiritual teacher Ranjita amazing answers

Cliff Barber and the flower of life
The Search for Universal Truth led the yogi Cliff Barber into seclusion, where he tirelessly made drawings for decades. They testify to brilliant insights into pure mathematics, in which he found the key to longed-for truth. By Carl Borgen.

Development cooperation, the school makes
The The “Gaiatreeschool” project stands for intercultural encounters in the spirit of Yoga and for schools based on a holistic-integral concept. By Marita Voithofer.

Dates, trends and news
News from the world of yoga. By Nina Haisken & Marita Voithofer.

The magic of Experience the Sahara
In Immersing yourself in the silence of the desert is a blessing. Finding fullness in the emptiness and the Listen to the essentials – a trip to Morocco makes it possible. By Doris Iding.