In this issue

Shraddha

Ana Davis explores the notion of faith in yoga.

Mediation

Whether you're a meditation beginner or an old hand, it's always helpful to energise your focus. Nancy Jackson (Swami Dayananda) gets back to basics.

Finding the motivation to practice

Sometimes it is easy to be motivated to practice. At other times it is a huge effort. Why is this, and what can we do about it?

Sleep Well

Emily Odillo Maher shows us how to use yoga to enhance sleep cycles ensuring a better nights sleep.

Technology and Yoga

Is technology a hindrance to a healthy lifestyle - or a way to enhance your practice?

The Bhagavad Gita - part 1

Everyone loves a good story. The Bhavagad Gita delivers important lessons for living wrapped up in an epic tale of conflict, doubt and hope. Trish Brown leads us through this beloved classic.

Opening the Heart

In yoga much emphasis is placed on opening the heart. Monica Gauci helps us understand the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual benefits.

Inspired to Serve

The practice of yoga often inspires service in others. This is one woman's story.

In your Hands -
The Practice of Hasta Mudras

Hand gestures form a part of our daily communication; they can also be a subtle part of our yoga practice writes Leigh Marchant.

Yoga and the Shoulder Joint

Flo Fenton helps us understand this amazing joint, how to work with it, minimise strain and prevent injury.

Asana

Parivritta Janu Sirsasana -
Revolving Head to Knee Pose
Queenslands Adam Borstein explains the power of this side bend pose that loosens the spine and the outer hips.

Vinyasa

Heart Opening Vinyasa
Monica Gauci's series both actively and passively encourages the heart area to open.

Don't miss these yoga events in 2013

 

Here are the regular features you will find in our current issue.

Tapas

My gluteal muscles are very tight and spasming - can you help? Simon and Bianca from Yoga Synergy in Sydney answer this, and other student's questions.

Prana Rahasya

Sydney based yoga teacher Sindar Kaur answers your pranayama questions.

Sutras - Sacred Threads

Understand the sutras and how to use them in your day-to-day life.

This Yoga Life

Paul von Bergen asks the question why are yogis using bottled water.

Wholly Munchies - Lentil as Anything

Melbourne's Lentil As Anything restaurants share some of his recipes from his latest book.

Notes from the Classroom

Sydney teacher Anna Nolan regains her health through a dedicated yoga practice.

Yoga Quest

Our overseas contributor Siddhartha Krishna takes a look at the philosophical side of yoga.

Books, CD and DVD reviews

 

Australia-wide Teacher Training Directory

 

Retreat directory

Your guide to Australian and overseas retreats.

Classified directory

A comprehensive guide to products and services.