Yoga Aktuell 104 - 03/2017

Get outside: Nature meditation
With your feet in the grass and the open sky above your head we intuitively feel that we are part of a large, living network. Therefore, it is worth replacing the meditation cushion more often with a warm stone or replace it with a soft bed of moss. By Melanie Müller.

Asana: Simple Satyananda Yoga
Workshop with Katharina Middendorf: The digestive Series from Satyananda Yoga activates power in the abdomen and generates Relaxation throughout the body. By Katharina Middendorf and Marita Kirschner.

Asana: Yoga and the Chakra
Manipura Chakra: Ego, Power and Ability to Act – Richard Hackenberg presents Kriyas and Asanas for the energetic center of the solar plexus area.

Prana, Pranayama and consciousness
In part 2 of the Pranayama series we take a closer look at the Energy flows in the body and learn the practice of Ujjayi breathing. From Vilas Turske.

Eros meets Kaula Tantra Yoga
A path to love, sex and spirituality: the personal Story of a gentle revolution through the experience of tantric yoga. By Iris Disse.

The healing Potential of Mantras
Mantras influence different levels of being healing way. The mantra expert Dr. Mohani-Heitel gives an introduction to possible applications and modes of action.

Lonely or alone?
Loneliness makes people sick. But when we realise that we always have access to a deeper connection, then we raise the Treasure hidden in solitude. By Melanie Müller.

Rumi: Behind the Veil we meet
The poet-mystic who unites everyone: Rumi touches with his Even centuries after his death, people all over the world still recite his poems – and gives them a taste of God, the ultimate Beloved. Nina Haisken.

Chitta and Prana
The connection between mind and life energy: How you Prana more space in your life and thereby bring you back into the immediate experience of existence. By Katchie Ananda.

The power of prayer – Experience Bali
Everywhere in Bali, the locals live in harmony with the Gods and in harmony with the cosmic mandala. The strong power of Faith and prayer are always present. By Doris Iding.

My path to Buddhist monk
Florian Palzinsky about his years as a monk in the forest monastery and the motives for embarking on a life far away from worldly Temptations.

Alternative facts and objective truths
Every person creates his or her own reality, and We often consider our reality to be the only correct truth on this World. By Doris Iding.

Plants of the Sun
They represent the warming and vitalizing power of Sun: Light or sun plants strengthen the mind, brighten the mood and support meditation. By Kevin Johann.

Cook relaxed, consciously enjoy
The vegetarian feel-good recipes from the book Pure Life leave plenty of room for your own creativity and pamper your body, mind and Soul. By Simone Wille.

Coriander – the optimal spice for summer
Summer is finally here – and the temperatures are rising. With the right Ayurvedic herbs you stay in balance and keep Keep a cool head even in the hot season. By Kerstin Rosenberg.

Yoga & Health in modern science
Studies prove the effectiveness of traditional practices and their value. In a new series we present interesting results – This time: the effectiveness of yoga for stress. By Cordula Interthal.

Live mindfully with diabetes
Anti-stress methods can be a important tool to make everyday life easier. By Andrea Maria Huttegger.

Antahkarana – the “inner instrument”
It can be our best friend or our greatest enemy – YOGA AKTUELL met Sadhana and Keval Pezet in the Shanti Mandir Ashram and asked the two yoga teachers about the meaning of the “inner instrument”. Interview: Janine Schneider.

David Lurey: Green yoga
YOGA AKTUELL spoke to US yoga teacher David Lurey about a conscious interaction with nature and concrete tips for Green Yoga in the Practice. Interview: Doris Iding.

Three questions for our Cover model Annmarie
The cover photo of this issue, taken in California The singer and yogini Annmarie can be seen in the video. We introduce Annmarie in three questions and answers. Interview: Patricia Staffa.

The Upanishads
Dr. Ralph Skuban's new series on the mystically conceived Texts that follow the Vedic Samhitas – this time: What are the Upanishads?

Agarthi – the underground kingdom
The Empire of the Midnight Sun: The Mystery of Agarthi and the occult energy form called “Vrilkraft”. By Dr. Manfred Ehmer.

Happiness awaits Bali
Start a new life in Bali, the new dream destination the yoga scene – two dropout interviews provide close insights into the lived island dream. By Steffi Weiss and Ralf Obergfell.

Yoga off the Mat: Also Inaction can be violence
Yoga makes us aware of our connection with everything. For For the Viennese yogini Theresa Gigov this also means taking responsibility. YOGA-AKTUELL author Melanie Müller interviewed her about her initiative Yogis for Women's Rights .

Power Animal Jaguar
Among the Indians of Central and South America, the jaguar enjoys high reputation. It is said that he guards the ancient knowledge and guides seekers through the jungle of ignorance can lead to mystical places and places of power. From Doris Iding.

Weightless between Heaven and Earth
In a Hangab session the world is completely turned upside down. What is happening with this Our short report tells us what this unusual experience is all about. By Janine Tailor.

Yoga stuff: Batik eye bags
We show DIY ideas that make everyday yoga even more beautiful do it! By Claudia Scholl.

Dates, trends and news
News from the world of yoga.