Yoga Aktuell 156 - 01/2026

Connected to the rhythms of nature and the soul—our series on the Celtic seasonal festivals accompanies you into the awakening of spring. Also: Healing Yoga Flow with Dr. Ronald Steiner, Sarasvati Shakti Sadhana with Gabriela Bozic, yoga practice for releasing fears, slow breathing with Ralph Skuban, and much more!

People

A clear path
Nicole Bongartz on how her own practice has changed over the course of different phases of her life, on yoga today, and on the reality of the yoga market. Interview: Doris Iding.

Yoga knowledge

Brahmari – between bliss and science
Bee breathing: Hatha yoga source, EEG evidence—and what can be measured in the sinuses and circulation. By Dr. Ronald Steiner.

The history of yoga 
Part 2 – the basic ideas of the Upanishads: The traditions that form the conclusion of the Vedas explain the mysticism of the self and the essence of yoga. By Martin Henniger.

Spiritual life

See with your heart
About the different levels of seeing and the moments when we "see the world through different eyes." By Muni Konradi.

Five qualities to let go of on the spiritual path
Essential recommendations for a contented and authentic life. By Florian Palzinsky.

Awakening under the winter moon 
Archetypes that accompany us throughout the year. About the forces that shape the beginning of the year. By Mika Schöberl.

Holy Week
A journey through Sicily's Holy Week, marked by traditional Easter processions. By Srila Devi.

Yoga and meditation in grief counseling
Yoga as a way to cope with grief after experiences of loss. By Monika A. Pohl.

Yoga and sexuality
Reconnecting with our sensual self and its diverse forms of expression. By Mascha Veitsman.

Life in the annual cycle – the eight annual festivals
Part I: Deciding and implementing
The annual festivals of Imbolc and the spring equinox. By Julia Johannsen.

Plants

Connected to trees
Part 4: The birch tree – a blessing for new beginnings. By Andrea Wichterich.

Poppy
Poppy plants are a fascinating family of plants. About the symbolism of the enchanting poppy and the diverse uses of opium poppy. By Irene Dalichow.

Yoga practice

Healing Yoga Flow
Versatility is the key factor for a yoga practice that truly benefits your health—Dr. Ronald Steiner shows you a practice that will help you develop all five basic motor skills.

Slow Breathing, Teil 2
The breath and the language of the heart. By Dr. Ralph Skuban.

Sarasvati – the flowing power of wisdom
A sadhana with Gabriela Bozic for intuition, clarity, and creative expression

Release fears with yoga 
Find your strength and experience inner peace through yoga practice: Judith Vogel-Weissinger explains and demonstrates how to release tension and channel the activation caused by fear into safe channels.

Yoga philosophy and mysticism 

The essence of all teachings
A reminder that our soul is the holy book of the whole. By Bhajan Noam.

Pioneers of self-exploration
Part 4 of our series on the nature, work, and wisdom of the Indian saint Ramana Maharshi. By Marian Brehmer.

Clear light and freedom of consciousness
Everything in this world essentially consists of light. Why recognizing this and keeping it in mind is an important preparation for death, and how Kundalini yoga, prayer, and mantra practice can help. By Aravindini Giri.

Mahamudra – the summit of awakening
Realizing the original state of mind: a practice of Tibetan Buddhism whose essence is non-dual consciousness. By Zofia Nyima.

Ayurveda

Agni in transition
How modern glucose measurement is revolutionizing our understanding of digestion. By Anja Orttmann-Heuser.

Yoga teacher

Committed to quality
Why quality is important in yoga training and where it shows. By Miriam Müller.

and much more.