Yoga News 107 - 06/2017

The Upanishads
The Mandukya Upanishad – 12 verses of unfathomable depth. By Dr. Ralph Skuban.

The true prophet
Vedanta and early Christianity: The Recognitions of Peter are a precious treasure that conveys a universal message of unity contains. By Bhajan Noam.

Sensation development for fulfilling relationships
Those who train their sensory life can improve their relationships blossom. How asana practice can help. By Rita Egger.

Asana: Yin Yoga for Devotion and mindfulness
New Series: Mindful practice that is free from performance orientation and gives you a lot Leaves room for your feelings and needs. By Helga Baumgartner.

Asana: Yoga and the Chakras, Part 6: Ajna Chakra
When the “Third Eye” is activated, imagination, Intuition, visions and insight are promoted. How to do it through targeted practice, explains Richard Hackenberg.

The luminous room
Upekkha – equanimity and serenity – can we maintain even when when other people try to involve us in their dramas. Why This episode illustrates that this sometimes requires a healthy distance Katchie Ananda's column.

Rauhnächte: Guide for the coming year
The 12 nights “between the years” are very special nights. How you you can consciously experience the Rauhnacht and their messages. By Doris Iding.

Vastu-Shastra – the Ayurveda of living
The ancient Indian science of space conveys how rooms and buildings can be designed in such a way that they can guide us with their energies in different areas of life. By Mark Rosenberg.

Who am I?
We are much more than name, role and gender. Being aware of this Becoming a member is an exciting undertaking – this is also shown by this Report from an intensive retreat. By Doris Iding.

The magic of hair
The mysteries of hair: Why it is an antenna for the subtle and Information storage for karma and experiences. By Joe Romanski.

Tantra: the Yogi, the Artist and the Pandit
Tantra beyond the usual ideas – a collage to remember to Swami Satyananda, Sohan Qadri and Ajit Mookerjee. From Swami Janakananda.

Fleeing from the moment
Anyone who does not feel safe in the present moment, but lonely and feels disconnected, is particularly at risk of addiction. A yoga & Mindfulness practice can have a healing effect in many ways. Melanie Müller.

Everything in Flow: Love & Water
The water researcher Masaru Emoto demonstrated that emotions, thoughts and Sounds change the structure of water in an astonishing way – this suggests how much they also affect us. By Julia Johannsen.

Yoga and mental health
Yoga and health in modern science: What contribution does yoga to overcome depression, anxiety disorders and sleep disorders can afford. By Cordula Interthal.

(Merry Christmas
Desserts de luxe: With these sophisticated raw recipes, healthy and full-bodied variety on the holiday table. By Erika Frost.

Mantras and psychotherapy
Mantra meditation in a psychotherapeutic context: about its Symatopsychic effects and the neuroscientific background. By Dr. Mohani Heitel

"I know all too well what it's like not to be good enough"
Pierre Stutz, former youth pastor and Catholic priest, now Author and spiritual teacher, spoke to YOGA AKTUELL about what it means living your own life. Interview: Anne Voigt.

The Gate of Liberation
Eli Jaxon-Bear and Gangaji in an interview: The Advaita teachers assure, that every person can awaken spiritually. Interview: Daniela Singhal.

Bhakti Yoga on Corfu
During a retreat with the well-known yoga teacher couple Sathya and Liliana one of our authors delved into the loving power of chanting in of the community. By Marianne Scherer.

Yoga and crowdfunding – a strong team
The forward-looking financing model is also being used in the Yoga community is gaining more and more enthusiastic followers. By Janine Schneider.

It smells of pine needles...
The original Christmas tree: In which customs the spruce is a role and how to use its needles culinary or medicinal can be used. By Irene Dalichow.

Christmas magic and yoga in Lübeck
The Hanseatic city attracts visitors with a cozy Christmas market and inviting yoga studios. By Sandra von Zabiensky.

Dates, trends and news
News from the world of yoga. By Nina Haisken.

Yoga Stuff: Bracelets
Simple DIY tips – this time: homemade bracelets with individually selected pendants. By Claudia Scholl.

Yoga for Europe
Meditation on unity in diversity – Sri Aurobindo’s vision of a united Europe. By Wilfried Huchzermeyer.

Design & Consciousness
“Green” shopping in Berlin: In no other city is fair fashion so as popular as in the capital – we show trends and hotspots. From Julia Johannsen.