ayl magazine issue 8 contents

features:

No beginnings no ends
A personal story of a woman’s discoveries on her yoga path.

Living the Ethical Basis of Yoga
An examination of the importance of ethics in our yoga practice.

The Evolution of Shandor
A fascinating life journey of a teacher that works on the edge, taking yoga into unfamiliar territory.

Inverted Postures & Backbends
How to develop support for these invigorating postures.

The Yoga of Consciousness
The power of its message transcends time and cultures to deliver an extraordinary outlook.

Yoga after Trauma
Suzanne Eggins talks to author Gail Bell about her journey to the mat

Making Space for Spirituality
An invitation from the spiritual side of yoga.

Breaking the Habit
Incorrect alignment can lead to injuries. We show you solutions to prevent these injuries.

What is Raja Yoga?
Understanding the King of Yoga.

Embarking on Yoga’s Deeper Practice.
Alison Keanne talks to teachers about how they introduce aspects other than asana to their teaching.

BKS Iyengars turns 85

Lineage
Part 2 – You and Your Yogic Path.

Ayurveda Yoga’s Sister Science
We look at Ama (toxins) and how they may affect your yoga practice.

asanas

Utthita Trikonasana
Peter Thomson takes us on a discovery in part 2 of his article.

Helpful Hints to Relieve Insomnia using Yoga
Asanas and methods you can use at home to get you to sleep.

Vinyasa Sequence
A Deeply Relaxing Vinyasa

regulars:

Communicate
Letting you know what’s happening at Australian Yoga Life

Yoga as a Beginner
A helpful guide to get you on the mat and on your way.

Yoga Calendar
Australia Wide Information to keep you in touch with the Yoga Community.

Notes from the Classroom
There is no yoga without Guru. Simon Buttonshaw discusses.

Wholly Munchies
Perfect Pesto – the Perfect Choice

Book, CD and Tape Review