Yoga News 58 - 05/2009

Contents

Self-realization at the expense of others
Devoting your life to spirituality is all well and good. But for some people it seems as if others have to pay for it, literally. A case study. By Doris Iding.

Men's yoga trend
Here we introduce normal guys who do yoga. This time: Marco Alexander, 34 years old, German-American, fashion consultant and yoga and meditation teacher from Cologne.

It's all about the mix
Find the right combination: nutritional combinations of Ayurvedic cuisine. By Kerstin Rosenberg.

Autumn nutrition tips
Enjoy the diversity of the harvest season: With the help of Ayurvedic knowledge, your autumn cuisine will not only be delicious, but also wholesome and healthy! By Nina Haisken & Annette Wagner.

Letters from Ayurveda: The Secret of Immortality
Or: What is written on the tablets of the wind? By Andreas Schwarz.

Mary plants
Mary, revered as the mother of Jesus and Queen of Heaven and Earth, is depicted always carrying certain plants with her. You can find out more about these Marian plants here. By Irene Dalichow.

Selected terms from Sanskrit
Original meaning - modern interpretation
This time the holy creation sound "OM"

Nirvana in everyday life
A conversation with the musician Pari Laskaridis. Interview: Marianne Scherer.

The secret language of Hatha Yoga
Every yoga exercise is the expression of an image. About the deeper symbolism and meaning of the asana postures. This time: Vrkshasana - the tree.

Yoga Meditation explained by Anna Trökes
Learn to meditate step by step: Episode IV - Concentration and breadth

Vinyasa workshop from Lord Vishnu's couch
This time: Natarajasana – The Dancer.

Chi Yoga Workshop by Lucia Nirmala Schmidt
Theme: Autumn – reflection and contemplation.

DOSSIER Topic: Spiritual Experiences

Spiritual experiences
What types of spiritual experiences are there, how to prepare for them, and how to approach them? An overview and guide. By David Frawley.

To be enlightened - to be ultrahuman
Pyar Troll-Rauch is a doctor, author and spiritual teacher - and she is what is referred to as "awakened" or "enlightened". She spoke to YOGA AKTUELL about twisted ideas about enlightenment, the healing disillusionment of these illusions and the challenges of integrating enlightenment into daily life. Interview: Doris Iding.

Mantras & Meditation
Mantras and short meditations for everyday life: this time a Kundalini meditation to experience limitless inner power.

Interview: Kundalini Awakening
Sukadev V. Bretz explains how to recognize real Kundalini experiences, how they differ from other energy experiences and how to deal with them well. Interview: Julia Johannsen.

The end of longing
The disturbing description of a life story and spiritual experience that is not one.

Dangers on the spiritual path
Even on the spiritual path there are dead ends: experiences that one cannot deal with, inflation of the ego, attachment to dogmas and much more... By Doris Iding.

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Ayurveda in the Wutzschleife
Authentic Ayurveda and all-round relaxation in the Bavarian Forest: In the lovingly run first-class hotel "Wutzschleife" you will experience a high standard in every respect. And with a little luck you will win an Ayurveda weekend.

The Vedas - Part VIII
Translations from original Vedic texts exclusively in YOGA AKTUELL. This time: the Vedic mantra practice; Sarasvati, the stream of inspiration; Dhi, the divine thought; and the nature of the highest intuition. By Nishtha Müller.

Path of Power
A unique gateway to the inner cosmos: stone circles as places of power and energy sources for the chakras.