Yoga Aktuell 104 - 03/2017

Get outside: Nature meditation
With our feet in the grass and the open sky above our head we intuitively feel that we are part of a large, living network. That's why it's worth replacing the meditation cushion more often with a warm stone or a soft moss bed or a soft bed of moss. By Melanie Müller.

Asana: Simple Satyananda Yoga
Workshop with Katharina Middendorf: The digestive Series from Satyananda Yoga activates strength in the abdomen and generates Relaxation throughout the body. By Katharina Middendorf and Marita Kirschner.

Asana: Yoga and the Chakras
Manipura chakra: ego, power and agency - Richard Hackenberg presents kriyas and asanas for the energetic centre of the solar plexus Solar Plexus area.

Prana, Pranayama and Consciousness
In part 2 of the pranayama series we take a closer look at the Energy flows in the body and learn about the practice of Ujjayi breathing. From Vilas Turske.

Eros meets Kaula Tantra Yoga
A journey towards love, sex and spirituality: the personal Story of a gentle revolution through the experience of tantric yoga. By Iris Disse.

The Healing Potential of Potential of mantras
Mantras influence different levels of being in a healing way healing way. The mantra expert Dr. Mohani-Heitel gives an introduction to the possible applications and effects and modes of action.

Lonely or alone?
Loneliness makes people ill. But when we realise that we always have access to a deeper connectedness, then we can uncover the treasure Treasure that is hidden in being alone. By Melanie Müller.

Rumi: Behind the Veil Behind the Veil We Meet
The poet-mystic who unites us all: Rumi's verses still touch us Rumi's verses still touch people all over the world centuries after his death and gives them a taste of God, the ultimate beloved. From Nina Haisken.

Chitta and Prana
The connection between mind and life energy: How to give How to give Prana more space in your life and thereby get back into the direct Experience of Existence. By Katchie Ananda.

The Power of Prayer - Experiencing Bali
All over Bali, the local people live in harmony with the Gods and in harmony with the cosmic mandala. The strong power of Faith and prayer are ever present. By Doris Iding.

My path to becoming a buddhist monk
Florian Palzinsky on his monastic years in the forest monastery and the motives for setting out into a life far away from worldly temptations Worldly temptations.

Alternative Facts and objective truths
Every human being creates his or her own reality, and and often we think our reality is the only real truth in this world World. By Doris Iding.

Plants of the sun
They represent the warming and vitalising power of the sun Light or sun plants strengthen the mind, brighten the mood and support meditation support meditation. By Kevin Johann.

Cook relaxed, enjoy consciously enjoy
The vegetarian feel-good recipes from the book Pure Life leave plenty of room for your own creativity and pamper your body, mind and soul Soul. By Simone Wille.

Coriander - the optimal spice for summer
Summer is finally here - and the temperatures are rising. With the right Ayurvedic herbs, you can stay in balance and maintain a cool keep a cool head even in the hot season. By Kerstin Rosenberg.

Yoga & Health in modern science
Studies prove the effectiveness of traditional practices and their value. In a new series we present interesting findings - this time: the effectiveness of yoga for stress. By Cordula Interthal.

Living mindfully with Diabetes
Anti-stress methods can be an important tool in the management of important tool in managing the disease to make everyday life easier. By Andrea Maria Huttegger.

Antahkarana - the "inner instrument"
"inner instrument"
It can be our best friend or our worst enemy - YOGA AKTUELL met Sadhana and Keval Pezet at Shanti Mandir Ashram and interviewed the two yogals interviewed the two yoga teachers about the importance of the "inner instrument". Interview: Janine Schneider.

David Lurey: Green Yoga
YOGA AKTUELL spoke with US yoga teacher David Lurey about a nature and about concrete tips for green yoga in practice Practice. Interview: Doris Iding.

Three questions for our Cover model Annmarie
On the cover photo of this issue, which was taken in California features singer and yogini Annmarie. We introduce Annmarie in three questions and answers. Interview: Patricia Staffa.

The Upanishads
Dr Ralph Skuban's new series on the mystically received Texts that follow the Vedic Samhitas - this time: what are the Upanishads?

Agarthi - the subterranean kingdom
The realm of the midnight sun: the mystery of Agarthi and the occult energy form called "Vrilkraft". By Dr. Manfred Ehmer.

Luck awaits on Bali
Starting a new life in Bali, the new longing destination of the yoga scene of the yoga scene - two interviews with dropouts give a close-up view of the island dream lived island dream. By Steffi Weiss and Ralf Obergfell.

Yoga off the Mat: Even Non-action can also be violence
Yoga makes us aware of our interconnectedness with everything. For viennese yogini Theresa Gigov, it also means taking responsibility. YOGA-AKTUELL author Melanie Müller asked her about her initiative Yogis for Women's Rights .

Power Animal Jaguar
The jaguar is held in high esteem by the Indians of Central and South America is held in high esteem. It is said that it guards ancient knowledge and guides seekers through the jungle of ignorance Jungle of ignorance to mystical places and power spots. From Doris Iding.

Heavelessly Between Heaven and Earth
In a hangab session the world is once completely turned upside down. What this unusual what this unusual experience is all about is the subject of our short report. By Janine Schneider.

Yoga Stuff: Batik eye bags
We show DIY ideas that make everyday yoga even more beautiful! even more beautiful! By Claudia Scholl.

Dates, trends and News
The latest from the yoga world.