Yoga Aktuell 72 - 01/2012

Special Dossier Topic: Restorative Yoga - the Secret of Deep Relaxation and Lasting Regeneration

Sometimes you just want to let go and long for deep relaxation and regeneration. Restorative yoga fulfils this need and refuels body and soul. We have dedicated our dossier to this soothing type of yoga, which is practised in a wide variety of styles - in keeping with winter, which has always been an invitation to turn inwards and gather strength. With Spirit-style Moonlight Yoga workshops, numerous statements by yoga teachers and practitioners, and digressions on Pratyahara and Yoga-Nidra, this dossier introduces you to the relaxed and soothing world of Restorative Yoga.

Yoga as a "dolcefarniente" with profoundly relaxing and regenerating quality - a brief Introduction to our dossier topic. By Nina Haisken.

With Moonlight Yoga into the complete relaxation of body, soul and mind Mind and soul: Restorative Yoga in the Spirit Yoga style. By Patricia Thielemann-Kapell

Restorative Yoga is practised in a wide variety of yoga styles. How to how it is practised in the different styles and why it is so popular, read here. Interviews: Julia Johannsen.

The yogic sleep provides deep relaxation and is an excellent and is an excellent element of restorative classes. By Eric Bennewitz.

What are the experiences of Do practitioners experience with Restorative Yoga? We have asked some yogis and yoginis. Interviews: Doris Iding.

The method Pratyahara described in the Yoga Sutra fits well with the quality of of Restorative Yoga and to the tendencies of the winter season. By Doris Iding.