Yoga Aktuell 150 - 01/2025

People

sensitivity to space
Patricia Thielemann and her Berlin studios helped shape the early days of modern yoga in Germany. In the YOGA-AKTUELL interview she talks about the special spirit of this exciting phase. Interview: Julia Johannsen.

anniversary feature

25 years of YOGA AKTUELL We celebrate the 150th issue with you: Anniversary greetings

Food

Ayurvedic Recipes for Late Winter and Spring
Everyday recipes for delicious dishes that strengthen the digestive fire and promote vitality at the same time. By Kristina Nowoczin.

yoga practice

The Seven Chakras Part 6:
Seeing through the Third Eye: Ajna Chakra and the Vision of Wholeness. By Shai Tubali.

Light Energy for Body, Mind and Soul
In this asana practice, you collect light energy in the center of the pelvis, chest and head and let it flow outwards from there. By Anna Rech.

Yoga between heaven and earth!
Courage to practice on your own: discover new areas of experience in dialogue with your body and find the truth of your heart - a very personal sequence that should inspire you to experiment. By Katharina Middendorf.

yoga philosophy and mysticism
The High School of Yoga
A path to self-determination, peace and fulfillment. By Bhajan Noam.

The Secret of Happiness
… lies in the awareness of the divine presence – an excerpt from “The Eternal Quest of Man” by Paramahansa Yogananda

New Light on the Yoga Sutra, Part 2
In this episode, you will learn more important background information about the classic yoga text and delve into the central content and teachings of the first chapter. By Stephanie Schönberger.

Spanda – the principle of divine vibration
Spanda, the creative pulsation of the Absolute, is a subtle dynamic that vibrates from Shiva to Shakti and from Shakti to Shiva. Why this holds the key to profoundly transformed perception and transcending the principle of karma. By Aravindini Giri.

Back to the Tantric Roots
Why today's yoga should rediscover its tantric origins! By Martin Henniger.

The Secret Name of God
A well-kept secret – about the omnipresence of God as “Christ in us” and the name that redeemingly reveals it to us. By Yvonne Ferger.

Accepting and Transforming Fate
About the space of pure consciousness, from which we can perceive suffering and difficulties with acceptance, and from which an energy arises with which we can face them clearly and powerfully. By Swami Vishnudevananda Giri.

Spiritual Life

The Art of Living a Happy Partnership
Five inspirations for a mature, loving and long-lasting relationship. By Florian Palzinsky.

Leaving negative beliefs behind you
Above all, it is beliefs that cause us to think, feel, act and live in a very specific way. Here you can find out where they come from and how you can overcome them. By Doris Iding.

Ayurveda and Health

Ojas
The Power of Immunity in Yoga and Ayurveda - what Ojas is and how to build and support it. By Vamadeva Shastri (David Frawley).

Becoming parents at 35+
How to achieve a successful late pregnancy with yoga and naturopathy. By Friederike Reumann.

interviews

Mindful Eating
Prof. Dr. Gregor Hasler is the author of the book “What really nourishes us”. YOGA AKTUELL spoke to him about the importance of whole foods, the need for inner cleansing and why shared meals are more than just consuming food. Interview: Eva-Maria Kopel.

The Healing Power of Sounds
The well-known harpist Uschi Laar has studied the effects of sound and vibration on people's energy centers in depth. In an interview with YOGA AKTUELL, she talks about working with the individual fundamental tone and about incorporating healing frequencies into yoga classes. Interview: Doris Iding.

yoga teacher

Power versus Empowerment
About abuse of power in yoga and the inability to accompany participants competently and supportively. By Nicole Konrad.

shamanism

Shamanic Elements in Ancient Greece
About gods, oracle plants and initiations into the mysteries of being. By Kevin Johann.

And much more…