Yoga Aktuell 128 - 03/2021

Joy of life, a clear perception of the wonderful abundance that surrounds us, and a conscious contact with the fire element - this and much more awaits you in the June/July summer issue! Also: Siddha medicine, Ayurveda recipes and a practical section with which you can master the handstand step by step.


Yoga practice

Asana: Yin Yoga and the Element of Fire
The fire element has a very special magic. In the body, it corresponds to the yin and yang pair of heart and small intestine. Helga Baumgartner guides you through a harmonizing practice for your fire energy

Pranayama – the heart of yoga
Part 10 of the series by Dr. Ralph Skuban: The Bandhas in the Kumbhaka of Brahmari, the “bee humming”: three variations to try

Asana: Handstand
Learn the handstand step by step with a spirit of discovery and joy – Lucie Beyer shows you a good preparation for the position that many people (so far!) don’t dare to do

Yoga for back pain
Yoga is considered an effective method for preventing and treating this widespread ailment. However, yoga practice is not a blanket cure for back pain, as a more differentiated view shows. By Lisa Jaekel.



Spiritual life and yoga philosophy

Recognize the fullness of life
We are surrounded by abundance and are protected by abundance - but instead we often only perceive lack. How you can develop an awareness that everything is actually there. By Ralf Schultz.

Kintsugi
Repairing with gold – why you don't have to hide cracks and apparent "defects", but rather why beauty and meaning lie in the imperfections and in the traces of a lived life. By Irene Dalichow.

Ten yogic tips to strengthen your immune system
How can you strengthen the immune system holistically and promote resilience in a comprehensive way? Yogic principles, techniques and lifestyles are a great help in building up Ojas, the vital force. By Ralf Schultz.

Small rituals for a powerful life
Do what you want – with awareness and love: What can help you find inner clarity and live your life with joy, personal responsibility and a desire to discover. By Iris Disse.

Media and spiritual development
How our spiritual development is influenced by various media, and how you can consciously ensure that you use modern digital media constructively. By Florian Palzinsky.

The Upanishads today
The Upanishads - a bridge to the present day? Thoughts on the important ancient wisdom texts that belong to the Vedic text corpus. By Karoline Wagemann-Hofer.

Crazy about God, Part 5
John of the Cross – living flame of love. By Srila Devi.



Health and nutrition

Impulses from Tibetan Medicine
Aleksej Zasuhin practices Tibetan medicine. In an interview with YOGA AKTUELL, he explains why he believes the lack of movement and contact over the past year has had serious consequences, and to what extent energetic abundance is a decisive factor in our current problems. Interview: Dirk Engelhardt.

Siddha medicine – India’s mysterious healing art
Insights into one of India's oldest therapy systems, which is still little known in the West. By Dr. Roman Sieler.

Ayurveda in your home office – your start into an Ayurvedic life
It's so easy to integrate Ayurveda into your everyday life: tips and recipes for a healthy lifestyle despite a stressful working day. By Laura Krüger.

Interview

The return of Vedic knowledge
The philosopher and author Armin Risi combines ancient knowledge and the latest findings as a basis for a spiritual, holistic science. In the YOGA-AKTUELL interview he talks about the meaning of the Yugas, about prophecies and about the revelation of the wholeness of God. Interview: Doris Iding.

Advocate for a good death
Dorothea Mihm is a palliative care nurse whose spiritual home is Tibetan Buddhism. She spoke to YOGA AKTUELL about the strong attachment to the body in the West and about helpful preparation for death. Interview: Srila Devi.

Menstrual cycle awareness: the inner yoga of women
Two pioneers in the field of cycle awareness talk about the spiritual dimensions of menstruation, the need to go with your own rhythm, and why acknowledging the cycle is crucial for the health of the planet. Interview: Janine Schneider.

Breathe like the Iceman
Unusual times require us to take new paths. This is exactly what Wim Hof ​​specializes in. He has become known as the "Iceman" for his resilience-promoting, amazing potential-unlocking method. Interview: Yana la Fae.

Live truthfully
As a representative of the Art of Living Foundation, Swami Jyothirmayah teaches meditation and breathing techniques worldwide. In the YOGA-AKTUELL interview he talks about, among other things, the sources of energy, joy of life and creative power. Interview: Nina Haisken.



Miscellaneous

meditation

Full Moon Meditations: the June Full Moon
Voice of the heart and integrity – following your heart leads you to the path of your destiny. By Wolfgang Bischoff.

Do and let be
By allowing unpleasant thoughts and feelings to exist without rebelling, we free ourselves from identification with them and create new space for something nourishing and constructive. By Doris Iding.


Trip

Travel Guide Mexico
Luxurious retreat centers and hip yoga studios alongside ancient local culture: The yoga scene in Mexico is colorful, modern and embedded in a country with a rich cultural and spiritual tradition. By Anne Haack.


Plant

India’s sacred plants, part 3: The neem tree
Azadirachta indica is a fascinating medicinal tree whose health-promoting properties have been known in India for over five thousand years. By Kevin Johann.


Yogaworld

Tips and trends
News from the world of yoga. From Marita Voithofer, Eva-Maria-Kopel and Nina Haisken.