Yoga News 58 - 05/2009

Self-realisation at the expense of others
Dedicating one's life to spirituality is all well and good. But for some people, it seems that others have to pay for it in a literal sense. A case study. By Doris Iding.

Men's yoga in trend
This is an introduction to normal guys who do yoga. This time: Marco Alexander, 34, German-American, fashion consultant and yoga and meditation teacher from Cologne.

It's the mix that makes it
Find the right combination: Ayurvedic cuisine nutritional combinations. By Kerstin Rosenberg.

Autumnal nutrition tips
Enjoy the diversity of the harvest season: With the help of Ayurvedic insights, 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, venerated as the Mother of Jesus and Queen of Heaven and Earth, always carries certain plants with her in depictions. You can find out more about these Marian plants here. By Irene Dalichow.

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

Nirvana in everyday life
A conversation with 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
Learning to Meditate Step by Step: Episode IV - Collection and Expanse

Vinyasa Workshop by Lord Vishnu's Couch
This time: Natarajasana - The Dancer.

Workshop Chi-Yoga by Lucia Nirmala Schmidt
Theme Autumn - Reflection and Contemplation.

Spiritual Experiences
What types of spiritual experiences are there, how do you prepare for them and how do you deal with them? An overview and guide. By David Frawley.

Being enlightened - being ultra human
Pyar Troll-Rauch is a doctor, author and spiritual teacher - and she is what is called "awakened" or "enlightened". She spoke to YOGA AKTUELL about muddled notions of enlightenment, the healing deception of these illusions and the challenges of integrating enlightenment into daily life. Interview: Doris Iding.

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

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

The End of Desire
The disturbing description of a life story and spiritual experience that is not one.

Dangers on the spiritual path
Dead ends also lurk on the spiritual path: Experiences one cannot deal with, ego inflation, attachment to dogmas and many more.... By Doris Iding.

-------------------------------

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

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

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