ayl magazine issue 20 contents
features:
Head, heart and hands
Poorneseva explores Swami Niranjananda’s four-stage path for developing our yoga journey.
Take the risk-be prepared to fall
Adele Barlow discusses the challenge of Dancer Pose and how this can reflect our willingness to take a risk.
The power of resistance
Have you ever noticed that life is filled with resistance, yet these obstacles are sometimes our greatest avenues for personal growth?
Pilgrimage
Yogi Krista Bernard makes a pilgrimage to the ancient Hindu temples of Muktinath in Nepal.
Yogic imprinting
A thought-provoking article from Iyengar practitioner Alan Goode into an alternative approach to yogic learning.
In praise of props
Eve Grzybowski looks at the benefits of props and some of the way they can assist.
Being a spiritual warrior
Karen Nicoll looks at how the qualities of inner strength, resilience and courage can assist us on our spiritual yoga journey.
Oz yoga survey results hit the press
AYL gets the results first so you to review.
Yoga Expo review - come as one but bring two
What’s happening in 2008.
Breath brain chemistry
In yoga, breath is the governing principle of life and holds the key to our physiological, and spiritual chemistries.
Moving with the moon
Ana Davis looks at how yoga can balance a women’s monthly cycle.
asanas
Baddha Konasana
Bound angle pose by Adam Bornstein. An invitation to be immersed in stillness.
Vinyasa sequence
A challenging vinyasa for the experienced
special
Yoga Aid Foundation
We update you on what’s happening in 2008.
regulars
Yoga Quest
Insights from Achharaya Siddhartha Krishna
om bytes
Little journeys into the wisdom of yoga with Louise Wiggins.
Notes from the classroom
Insights from Australian teachers - why not contribute yours?
Notes from the student
Personal stories from students around Australia..
Wholly Munchies
Great recipes for you to enjoy.
Tapas
Yoga Synergy answers your asana questions.
Books, CD and DVD reviews
Australia wide teacher training directory
Raga – music reviews
with Richard Clark - Aural vibrations to lift your soul.
Retreat directory
Where to find a retreat in Australia and overseas.
Classified directory
Your guide to products and services in Australia and overseas.
Yoga Crossword
A great way to test your understanding of yoga concepts.