ayl magazine issue 17 contents
features:
Does yoga make you fit?
John Nelson explains how the experts measure fitness and looks at whether a yoga practice alone ensures we meet healthy fitness standards.
Live your dharma
What exactly is dharma and how is it relevant to the contemporary Western yoga student?
Opening the heart
Karen Nicoll explores a yogic view on compassion and offers a meditation and asana practice to open the heart when life throws up its obstacles.
Ashrams-living in the Satyananda tradition
Jodi Wilson explores the options available and the benefits and challenges of ashram life.
Surfing at 77... all thanks to yoga!
A personal interview with one of Australia’s oldest surfing yogis.
Emotions in motion
It can be a confronting when our practice unleashes emotions stored within. How does this process work, and how can we use it as a tool for self-development?
Pranayama - part three
Rebecca Somerville’s final article looks at breath manipulation and purification techniques.
Manage lower back pain
Flo Fenton identifies lower back ‘trouble spots’ in yoga poses and explains how to identify, manage and learn from sacroiliac pain.
Teaching yoga in prisons
When Kristen Waller was asked to teach yoga to men in a medium security prison, she wasn’t quite sure what to expect.
The yoga therapy option
Something to consider for anyone who wants to overcome physical, mental or spiritual obstacles?
asana
Supta Padangusthasana Reclining Big Toe Pose.
Peter Scott takes us through the philosophy and practice of this posture.
Vinyasa sequence
Hip opening sequence – a great sequence to include in your home yoga practice.
regulars:
Jnana Yoga
Acharya Rami Sivan answers your yoga questions.
Notes from the student
Personal yoga journeys that inspire - why not contribute yours?
om bytes
Little journeys into the wisdom of yoga with Louise Wiggins
Wholly Munchies
Something special for autumn.
Tapas
Yoga Synergy replies to your asana questions.
Books, CD and DVD reviews
Raga – music reviews
with Richard Clark - Aural vibrations to lift your soul.
Australia wide teacher training directory
Retreat directory
Where to find a retreat in Australia and overseas.
Yoga Crossword
A great way to test your understanding of yoga concepts.