Yoga Aktuell Special No. 6 - Yoga & Anatomy

Includes a free DVD with practical instructions from Dr. Ronald Steiner!

Anatomy as an important pillar on the path to knowledge
Why a good understanding of anatomy is highly relevant for yoga practice. By Lilla N. Wuttich.

Oh wonder, what a body
Recognize the body as the fascinating miracle that it is. By Doris Iding.

A solid foundation
Standing grounded on the yoga mat and in life: an exciting look at the feet. By Melanie Müller with practical tips from foot expert, movement educator and yoga teacher Ulli Wurpes.

legs, knees and hips
Spiraldynamik® meets yoga: legs, knees and hips from the perspective of medical yoga. By Eva Hager-Forstenlechner.

A stable connection
The sacroiliac joint in focus: What the link between the upper and lower body does. By Bitta Boerger.

Standing Upright in Life
Medical doctor and yoga therapist Dr. Günter Niessen in an interview about the spine and the various viewpoints on its healthy alignment. Interview: Melanie Müller.

The diaphragm, our most important respiratory muscle
Yoga teacher and trauma yoga therapist Joachim Pfahl explains the often underestimated role of the diaphragm in an interview with YOGA AKTUELL. Interview: Doris Iding.

Asana workshop: Bandhas versus core
Theory and lots of practice around a strong core with Liz Huntly and Roland Jensch.

shoulder-neck anatomy
Shoulder and neck tension is widespread. This article provides the anatomical understanding that is so important for a healthy treatment of this region of the body. By Lucia Nirmala Schmidt.

Asana Workshop: Forward Bends, Back Bends and Twists
How these postures are good for the spine in many ways - provided they are performed anatomically correctly. Tips and practical examples from Eva Hager-Forstenlechner.

fascia & yoga
Why fascia tissue has such a far-reaching influence on the entire body and what the new scientific findings have to do with our yoga practice. By Christiane Wolff.

Anatomy of the Woman, Anatomy of the Man
Anatomical differences between the sexes and their relevance for yoga practice. By Julia Johannsen.

Finding your own form
Accepting your body without any ifs or buts: A personal report from Yin Yoga teacher Helga Baumgartner.

Ouch! Overambitious yoga practice?
Not all physical limits can be shifted through intensive practice. Where development potential lies and which individual anatomical conditions should definitely be accepted. By Chris Ahrweiler.

reduce the risk of injury
Those who approach the asana practice with a mindful attitude rather than a performance-oriented mindset can significantly reduce the risk of injury and at the same time open their eyes to the inner treasures of yoga. By Doris Iding.

Meaning and Benefits of Anatomy in Yoga Classes
... and how to convey anatomical knowledge in a didactically meaningful way. By Anna Trökes.

The only anatomy book for you is yourself
Anatomy expert Leslie Kaminoff in an interview about anatomy books and about the individual anatomy of the body, which the student himself can explore. Interview: Julia Johannsen.

Are we really all the same?
Alignment 2.0: Why the classic standardized alignment is urgently should be replaced by an individual alignment that characteristics of the individual does justice. By Markus Henning Giess.

The Anatomy of the Energy Body
Koshas, ​​Chakras, Nadis and Vayus – What is it about these energetic realities? Insights into the subtle anatomy of man. By Dr. Ralph Skuban.

Asana Workshop: Therapeutic Sequence for a Healthy Back
Richard and Meret Hackenberg present a sequence that combines leg and Hip muscles, pelvic floor and abdominal muscles are activated and thereby the can support your back.

Stretching and Strengthening in Yoga Practice
A harmonious interplay of stability and mobility: Why Well stretched and strengthened muscles have a positive effect on our body system and what we need for a balanced Yoga practice can be observed. By Christina Loy-Birzer.

Ayurveda and yoga therapy for the musculoskeletal system
What causes of musculoskeletal complaints require an Ayurvedic oriented view reveals, and which treatment approaches result from it. By Kerstin Rosenberg and Akasha S. Hermanns.

Experiential Anatomy
Five movement concepts that are suitable for the anatomy of the body to explore and discover that there is an anatomy that is far goes beyond the physical. By Julia Johannsen.

and many more