Yoga News 132 - 01/2022

Looking at the spiritual future of humanity and the ecological future of the planet: Great upheavals are underway, we are collectively at a turning point. How can we change our perspective, which practices are particularly supportive now, and what is the deeper meaning behind what is happening?

Global crisis

A global dark night
Interview: Andrew Harvey, one of the most experienced mystics of our time, describes the meaning of the tremendously painful events that we are currently experiencing collectively with great clarity. Interview: Nina Haisken.

The spiritual future of humanity
Our response to nature's call - how you can use the Vedic message to return to cultivating gratitude and appreciation for the natural elements. By Ammaji (Swamini Pramananda).

Everything is animated
An animistic view of nature, such as we had as children, enables us to have a true relationship with our natural environment - and is precisely the basis on which we can shed the arrogance that has created today's ecological dilemma. By Ashley Curtis.



Yoga practice and meditation

Soft Front, Strong Back – Wild Heart
Discover the symbolic meaning of our body sides – and a practice that will help you find true support within yourself. By Stine Lethan.

Yoga therapeutic help for shoulder pain, part 1
What should you do if your shoulders are tense, painful or even stiff (“frozen shoulder”)? Learn more about the causes of these symptoms and discover effective exercises to relieve them. By LuNa Schmidt.

NEW SERIES
Discovering meditation paths, part 1
“Every moment is your teacher” – the start of our new series on various meditation traditions brings you closer to the universal principles of meditation practice. By Doris Iding.


Ayurveda, Nutrition & Health

Detox can be so delicious
Vitality and lightness through fresh meals that strengthen your Agni and are also absolutely delicious: Ayurvedic recipes for detoxification with pleasure. By Daniela Dörflinger-Bruggeman.

Salutogenesis
On the trail of health – an approach that opens up a new, constructive perspective. By Irene Dalichow.

Basic psychological needs
Why my body could not get healthy without my head – which often overlooked factors can be involved in the development of symptoms of illness, and what you can learn from this for your health care
can. By Krystian Manthey.

Mahagunas and mental health
Sattva, Rajas and Tamas – in Ayurveda, the three basic qualities not only make up the universe. If they are out of balance, it also affects our mental and emotional health. By Doris Neubauer.



interview

Through humility to the Dharma
"It's the simple human things that count now," says Katchie Ananda. The yoga and dharma teacher spoke to YOGA AKTUELL about the wings of freedom and the wise handling of one's own shadow. Interview: Doris Iding.

Meet the Model
Our cover model for February/March is Nicole Bongartz. With the Cologne native, who has always tackled big projects like the YOGA CONFERENCE GERMANY with heart and enthusiasm, it is guaranteed to never be boring

Yoga psychological self-experience
In his book "Embodied Change," Martin Witthöft explains the practice of integrative yoga psychology. In the YOGA-AKTUELL interview, he talks to Anna Trökes about this approach, which is based on the Yoga Sutra, among other things. Interview: Anna Trökes.

Afghanistan today – an interview with Fakhria Momtaz
Threatened and persecuted because she teaches yoga: Fakhria Momtaz, who opened Kabul's first yoga studio in 2017, had to fear for her life since the Taliban returned to power and therefore left Afghanistan. In an interview with YOGA AKTUELL, she describes the extremely serious situation. Interview: Srila Devi.



Spiritual Life

The ten wise virtues in Buddhism
A spiritual journey from the joy of prayer to equanimity. By Florian Palzinksy.

Spiritual relationships
Relationships from a spiritual perspective – what happens on the subtle level and how relationships can affect the path of development and self-knowledge. By Srila Devi.

Belonging – crucial for your happiness
We all need it - the feeling of being understood, loved and recognized. We want to belong. About a basic need that is a compass for our actions and our lives. By Doris Iding.

Chakras – sources of strength and health
How the constitution of the individual chakras affects how you deal with key life issues, and how you can strengthen and activate your chakras. By Jean-Pierre Crittin.



Miscellaneous


NEW SERIES
Modern Mysticism with Bhajan Noam, Episode 1: The Miracle of Breath
The divine spark within us: about the healing breath, which in its essence is life itself

Women’s healing power, part 3
Sacred Sexuality: about the energetic connections that arise in sexual union and the healing use of sexual energy. By Sonia Emilia Rainbow.

The consciousness molecule
DMT – the substance known from Ayahuasca, among other things, is a gateway into a spectrum of experience that far transcends our ordinary everyday consciousness. By Kevin Johann.

The Animal Welfare Page, Episode 15: Fur
Why animal lovers' hearts turn cold when they see fur - the true story behind fur pompoms, fur collars, etc. and the "fake fur" problem. By Nina Haisken.