ayl magazine issue 16 contents
features:
The essence of equanimity
What does mental balance – equanimity mean? We explore this elusive quality and suggest how we can nurture it through our yoga practice.
Power at your fingertips
The gentle practice of mudras to include with your yoga practice.
Chant your way to health and bliss
Musician and yoga teacher Krista Bernard explores why chanting is so powerful and suggests how you can start your own practice.
Ashrams in Australia
Where to find at what to expect.
Yoga and relationships
Explore how your yoga practice relates to the way you connect and interact with others.
Yoga for your dosha
Karen Nicoll explains the ayurvedic theory of ‘constitutional types’ and suggests appropriate asana and pranayama practices to get us into balance.
Pranayama part two
Rebecca Somerville’s three part series looks at breath and its direct relationship to our yoga practice.
Ahimsa – the art of peace
Jane Wiesner explains how yoga’s teaching of non-violence liberates us to act with insight, not react with anger.
Menopause – the big M
Alternative strategies and rethinking alternative. Suzanne Eggins explores the options that yoga presents.
Ego not a dirty word?
What does ego mean to you.
Shiva Ashram Mt. Eliza
The thriving spiritual community in Melbourne.
asanas:
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Upward facing dog pose. Peter Scott takes us through the philosophy and practice of this posture.
Vinyasa sequence
Side plank pose – a wonderful sequence to prepare for more strenuous postures.
regulars:
Jnana Yoga
Acharya Rami Sivan answers your yoga questions.
Notes from the classroom
Personal stories from teachers around Australia,
see this page to contribute.
Notes from the student
Personal yoga journeys that inspire,
see this page to contribute.
Tapas
Yoga Synergy answers your asana questions.
om bytes
Little journeys into the wisdom of yoga.
Wholly Munchies
Open sesame – Tahini to tempt your taste buds.
Raga – music reviews
Aural vibrations to lift your soul.
Books, CD DVD reviews
Australia wide teacher training directory
Retreat directory
Where to find a retreat in Australia and overseas.
Classified directory
Your guide to products and services in Australia and overseas.