Yoga Aktuell 134 - 03/2022

Feel life to the fullest: YOGA AKTUELL No. 134 inspires the mind and nourishes the soul! Enjoy the lightness of summer with a flowing asana practice under the motto "Let the sunshine in". In addition, you can expect new episodes of our series on pranayama, sadhana, the Bhagavad Gita and anatomy in yoga practice, as well as exciting insights into the transformative power of the Kundalini and much more...

People

Embrace Life
Diana Schöpplein talks about her personal yoga path, which runs in exciting waves, about deep and uplifting spiritual experiences and about true self-acceptance. Interview: Doris Iding.

Food

Summer Wildflower Cuisine
Many flowers that you can find near you can be used wonderfully in the kitchen. Recipes for culinary delights with a special visual and taste note. By Cornelia Seirer.

The Renaissance of the Pea
News from the world of legumes: Pea protein is trending as a basis for vegan products such as fish and meat substitutes, shake powder, plant-based ice cream, etc. By Irene Dalichow.

yoga practice

With Yoga through the female cycle
Part 2: The phase from ovulation to the onset of menstruation - a meditative sequence with which you can relieve heaviness, stagnation and PMS symptoms. By Nina Heitmann.

Pranayama – the breathing exercises of yoga
Part 2: Prana and the Power of Coherence – the Balance of the System
as a whole and the key role of Prana. By Hamsananda and Yoga Shakti.

Let the sunshine in
Width, space and opening - flow through a sequence that gives you a feeling of freedom and is good for the constricted areas of the body. By Steph Jaksch.

Anatomy to go
Avoiding bad posture in asana practice, part 2: bending your feet and knees – how you can correct this. By Dr. Peter Poeckh.

YOGATHERAPEUTIC help for neck pain
Part 2: In this episode you will learn what feet, tongue and jaw have to do with neck tension. By Lucia Nirmala Schmidt.

meditation

Discovering Meditation Paths
Part 3: Zen meditation – a practical introduction. By Doris Iding.

Yoga philosophy and mysticism

Modern Mysticism: The Three Centers of Life
Three centers that make up a person's potential: Why they have been weakened and how they can be restored to their radiance, illustrated here using the example of the navel center. By Bhajan Noam.

Spiritual Life

See beyond
... speak your truth, act with love – with courage, authenticity and awareness into a new togetherness. By Kristina Grandits.

Kundalini – the definition of the indefinable
The power that ultimately defies description and the process of its ascension: authentic insights into a process that is essential on the path to awakening. By Igor Kufayev.

The most secret of all experiences
The Kiss of the Kundalini – a portrait of the literature professor and mystic Dorothy Walters. By Nina Haisken.

The troublemaker and the peace ambassador in us
The art of understanding and resolving conflicts. By Florian Palzinsky.

Sadhana – the spiritual practice
Part 2: The Yogic Lifestyle - practical tips to integrate yoga into our daily lives and make every aspect of life a sadhana. By Srila Devi.

The Yoga Paths of the Bhagavad Gita
Part 2: Karma Yoga – practicing yoga in the midst of life. By Dr. Eckard Wolz-Gottwald.

interview

Mysticism on the Move
Anna Platsch is an author (new publication: “God in the Hotel”) and leads writing retreats. In the YOGA-AKTUELL interview she talks about the gradual lifting of the veil, about responsible spirituality rooted in love and about the precious state of not knowing. Interview: Srila Devi.

Kogi – a native people reminds us of the vitality
Lucas Buchholz has written a book about the Kogi, whom he visited in their villages in Colombia. In the YOGA-AKTUELL interview he talks about their deep access to true, inspiring vitality and to the essential. Interview: Alexandra Haardt.

shamanism

women's healing power
Part 5: The womb spiral ritual strengthens the positive forces of life and brings them into a harmonious vibration. By Sonia Emilia Rainbow.

Trip

Yoga in Sri Lanka
Where Serendipity is at home: Sri Lanka is home to unique Buddha statues and temples, as well as dream beaches and beautiful yoga locations. By Nicole Reese.

The animal protection site

The Slaughter of Our Best Friends
The trade in meat, especially from dogs, but also from cats, culminates in a grotesque festival every year in China. By Nina Haisken.