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34 | basics
Upward Extended Foot Pose: build core strength
inspiration
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by Nikki costello
49 | home practice
26 | liviNg yoga
by Deborah burkman
travel
72 | FiNDiNg Never Never laND
a traditional sri lankan working village offers
a rare yoga retreat experience. by kris mcintyre
health
22 | JoiN club meD
79 | masterclass
30 | WellbeiNg
reader offer
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64 | essay
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Penko spent
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International. Ever since she has
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Australian environmental sector,
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wellness
HAPPY PLACE
The latest science offers some simple
things you can do to beat stress
be here now
According to new research done at the
Center for Mind and Brain at the University
of California, Davis in the US, focusing on
the present moment can significantly reduce
your levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
If you start rehashing the past or worrying
about the future, try drawing your attention
back to the present by focusing on the
sensations of your own breath,
recommends lead author Dr Tonya Jacobs.
in good company
Recent research at the University of Hawaii, US, shows
that stress can be as contagious as the common cold.
We pick up the negative attitudes and even the
negative body language of stressed-out friends,
family members and colleagues. Pay careful attention
to the emotions you experience in anothers company,
says psychology professor Dr Elaine Hatfield, the
studys lead author. If theyre negative, dont take
on too much. And if theyre positive, seek out that
persons company.
According to Dr Mathew White, a lecturer
at the University of Exeter Medical
School in the UK, looking at water is a mood enhancer.
Water feels good to us perhaps because 60 per cent
of the human body is comprised of it and because we
gestate in amniotic fluid. Visiting the ocean may have
more of a calming effect than being near a river, lake or
stream. And the positive effects could be cumulative
over multiple visits, says Dr White. If you cant get to
a body of water, try adding a water element to your
backyard or verandah.
DIVE IN
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food
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The seasons coolest treats are loaded
with good-for-you antioxidants and
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In a blender or food processor,
combine 2 to 3 cups
fresh fruit chunks
and to
cup
juice or milk. Blend
until smooth, or
pulse until slightly
chunky. Spoon into
ice block moulds,
insert sticks and
freeze for six hours
or overnight. Makes
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When filling
moulds, leave about
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body
tension
tamer
Strengthen and release to ease
neck pain
If you have tightness or tension in your neck,
certain poses can be difficult, and practising
them out of alignment could lead to injury. Yoga
teacher Desire Rumbaugh, creator of the DVD
Yoga to the Rescue for Neck and Shoulders, says
the best way to ease tightness or pain in the neck
is to address it at its roots in the upper back and
shoulders. Many daily activities have us hunching
over and rounding forward. The result of this is
a collapsed chest and tight shoulders, which pull
on the neck. Yoga can help by strengthening
the upper back to maintain the spines natural
curves and by stretching the chest and front of
the shoulders to release the neck.
To let go of tension in the neck, shoulders, and
upper back, hold each of the poses below for five
breaths, says Rumbaugh. Adjust if you feel strain
in your neck or shoulders.
TENSION-RELEASING POSES
Smarter
device use
can keep your
neck pain-free
Childs Pose
in a neutral position.
Wide-Legged Standing
Forward Bend
Supine Twist
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outdoors
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his yoga, just like you. Get yourself one of these adorable Babar tote bags from
Out of Print Clothing (US$18, outofprintclothing.com), which celebrates the
world's best stories through fashion and design. For every product sold, Out
of Print donates a book to a community in need through Books For Africa.
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beauty
the
safer
safe tan
How safe is that sunless tanning mousse
youre currently massaging in? Many
tanners on the market are laden with
ingredients that really have no place on
your skin, but there are healthier options.
Harsh chemicals such as certain oils,
paraben-based preservatives, fillers and
fragrances can all be irritating to the skin
causing topical dermatitis, aggravating
allergies and sensitive skin, says Kimmie
Worley, managing partner of Chocolate
Sun, available at iamnaturalstore.com.au.
Some chemicals in beauty products
have even been linked to cancer and
immune dysfunction, so the fewer
chemicals in your product, the better.
Look for products that use pure and
natural ingredients, adds Worley.
Australian brand Eco Tan was
founded by Sonya Driver when her
sister's melanoma diagnosis pushed her
to research safe tanning options. She was
stunned to learn safe tanning was a loose
term in the world of tanning marketing.
I was determined to develop a safe
tanning option for her, she says.
Eco Tan made Australian history by
becoming the first tanning company to be
certified organic. The colour is made from
cacao (chocolate) so there are no green or
orange tones present and the formulations
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health
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One of the worlds oldest and most healthful
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January 2014
2
2
250g
250g
3
medium eggplant,
cut into large cubes
salt
medium zucchini, cut
into 1cm slices
medium carrots,
cut into 1cm slices
broccoli, cut into large florets
cauliflower, cut into large florets
small brown or red onions,
cut into quarters
medium potatoes,
cut into 1cm slices
2
cup
3
cloves garlic
extra virgin olive oil
medium tomatoes,
blanched and peeled
1 x 440g
1 cup
(or
can whole peeled tomatoes)
hot water freshly milled
sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
dried oregano, to taste
crusty bread, to serve
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method
1 Preheat oven to 180C (160C
fan-forced).
2 Place eggplants in salted water for
20 minutes to draw out bitterness,
then drain.
3 Place drained eggplants, zucchini,
carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onions,
potatoes, capsicum, whole peeled
garlic cloves and olive oil in a large
baking dish on the stovetop and saut
over medium heat for 510 minutes
(do not brown).
4 add tomatoes and hot water and mix
well, then season to taste, add oregano
to taste and bake for 30 minutes,
checking regularly and adding extra
hot water if necessary.
5 When vegetables are cooked and
sauce is thick, serve with crusty bread.
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ea t i ng w isely
New England Journal of Medicine, found that
people with previous coronary incidents
who ate a traditional low-fat diet had a 30
to 50 per cent higher risk of heart attack
and stroke than those on a Mediterranean
diet rich in nuts or extra virgin olive oil.
In fact, the evidence from the first four
years of the study was so strong that the
researchers decided to end the trial early.
Meanwhile, another new study the
largest of its kind to date published
in the journal Neurology suggests that
sticking closely to a Mediterranean diet
may help stave off dementia. Four years
after more than 17,000 men and women
shared data about their diet, the study
reported that those who adhered to the
Mediterranean diet were 19 per cent
less likely to have experienced cognitive
problems such as memory loss.
Studies have also shown that the diet
promotes a longer life in general and,
specifically, reduces the risk of diabetes
and bowel and prostate cancers.
youll need
375g filo pastry
1
tablespoons olive oil
250g feta cheese, crumbled
4 eggs lightly beaten
300ml low-fat milk
Method
1 Oil a rectangular baking dish. Preheat
oven to 200C (180C fan forced).
2 Place 2 sheets of filo pastry on
a bench and brush top layer only
with a little olive oil.
3 Place filo sheets on oiled baking dish.
Coffee
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living yoga
itwomans
s a world
Why are more women than men drawn to yoga?
Katie Manitsas investigates
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Eileen Hall
Age: 57
Practising yoga: 35 years
Born: Australia
Style of yoga taught
and practised: I was
traditionally taught and
certified in Iyengar yoga
by BKS Iyengar for seven
years. Then I stepped over
to the Ashtanga yoga
method as taught by
K. Pattabhi Jois.
Favourite yoga philosophy
teaching: The Bhagavad
Gita. I read it over and over
for its insights to right
livelihood in the here and
now. The yoga practitioner
whosemind is unbridled can
never attain self-realisation.
Only one who hasmastered
the self and who strives
byright means is assured
of success.
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l i vi n g yo g a
Age: 60
Practising yoga: 45 years
Born: USA, now living in Melbourne
Style of yoga taught and practiced:
Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi
Bhajan.
Favourite yoga philosophy
teaching: If you cant see God in
all, you cant see God at all, Yogi
Bhajan.
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Guru Jivan
(Renee Goodman)
Eve Grzybowski
Age: 68
Practising yoga: 42 years
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wellbeing
bypass
burnout
Burnout doesnt mean the
end of a yoga-teaching
career it can be the
beginning of a liberating
lesson about taking time
out, writes Diana Timmins
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we l l be in g
online/
technical
resources
If freedom and finances
dont stretch far enough to
attend regular classes in
person, mobile phone apps
like yoga Studio, All-in
yOGA and Daily yoga (AllIn-One) offer accessible
alternatives. The internet
also offers a range of
general support to keep
you connected, including:
yogaclassplan.com
teachasana.com
90monkeys.com
facebook.com/
APlaceForyogaTeachers
charlottedodson.tv
yogaglo.com
myyogaonline.com
yogadownload.com
yogatoday.com
yogapad.com.au
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EXTrA
symptoms of burnout
Could you be on the brink of burnout? While its best
to seek expert advice for medical diagnosis, possible
indicators can include:
PSyChOLOGICAL
SymPTOmS
negativity
reluctance to teach
unenthused to provide
adjustments
uninspired to practise
or plan
irritability
weepiness
anxiety
depression
irritability
PhySICAL SymPTOmS
dizziness
muscular tension
insomnia
fatigue
weight fluctuations
breathlessness
frequent colds and flus
gastrointestinal
disturbances
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basics
core values
Tone your mid-section and draw on your inner strength
(
move from
the centre
Core work in yoga is not
isolated movement. You
work from your centre
in relationship to the
effort of your arms and
legs. Learning to
connect the work of the
limbs to the core is the
key to practising more
advanced poses such
as arm balances and
inversions.
As a yoga student, you can learn to build core strength without doing
crunches. In a traditional sit-up, you would lift the head and shoulders off
the floor to bring the elbows towards the knees. This crunch movement
contracts the abdomen and primarily strengthens one set of muscles, the
rectus abdominis muscles (the six-pack area), which run vertically from
the front of the rib cage down to the top of the pelvis.
When you work to develop core strength in yoga, the goal is not to
isolate one part of the body, or just contract certain muscles. Instead, think
of the core in relationship to everything else: your other muscles, your
limbs and even your mind. Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Upward Extended
Foot Pose) tones the entire abdominal region the front, the sides and
the deeper transverse muscles that cross the sides of the torso and it does
so by lengthening and extending the whole body. The two ends of your
body the arms and legs are actively pulling in opposite directions, like
a tug of war, but the centre, your core, becomes stable and still.
Relax youR
neck and face
engage the
abdominals
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fully extend
youR legs
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basi cs
Ur d h v a Pr a s a r i t a Pa d a s a n a i s
practised with the back of the body
supported by the floor, allowing the
spine to fully elongate. And the pose
gives you the strength to keep your spine
long in an upright or standing position.
With strong core muscles, you can sit
and stand up tall, with a lift in the centre
of your body. Without core strength,
the rib cage starts to sink towards the
pelvis, and the shoulders and head can
get pulled forward, causing tension in the
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Stretch your
arms overhead to
lengthen your torso.
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elements of practice
What does core strength really mean to a yoga student? Its more than having
toned-looking abs. Its about learning to draw on your internal strength from a
steady centre. When something is truly strong at its core, its unshakable. In Urdhva
Prasarita Padasana, you reach with your limbs in opposite directions, but your
centre stays still and quiet. Finding a still centre can help you navigate the highs
and lows of life. The mind no longer gets pulled in all directions but instead has
the ability to remain present and focused. You can learn to experience that stable
centre as the steadfast or unchanging element that resides within you.
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tEAchEr
trAInIng
annual
those
who can,
teach
so you want to be a yoga teacher?
sue White takes a look at your
options to help you find the
right style and the right course
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styles to consider
AnusArA yogA
Snapshot Founded by American John Friend, Anusara is a style of hatha yoga that combines
a life-affirming Tantric philosophy with a focus on alignment.
Training Either choose to become an Anusara certified teacher (a long road, taking many
years) or an Anusara-inspired teacher, which requires 200 hours with a certified teacher, 100
hours of Anusara immersion and two years teaching experience before you begin.
The training radically improved my teaching, giving me confidence to skilfully weave
powerful alignment principles with uplifting heart-centred philosophy, resulting in
transformative classes that students love, says Cassandra Missio, certified Anusara teacher.
Typical cost $8000 for inspired accreditation; $12,000 or more for certified accreditation.
Good to know In February 2012, a scandal rocked the Anusara world as Friend was accused of
mismanagement and abuse, including having sexual relations with students and leading a Wiccan
covent. Following these allegations, hundreds of Anusara teachers resigned. In March 2012, Friend
stepped down from leading the organisation, but returned to teaching several months later. In
November 2012, the Anusara School of Hatha Yoga, a global teacher-led school, incorporated.
Accreditation All Anusara trainings are certified with US-based Yoga Alliance.
Locations There are certified Anusara yoga teachers in most capital cities in Australia,
offering immersions and teacher trainings.
More info anusara.com
AshtAngA yogA
Snapshot The founder of this flowing Hatha practice, Sri K Pattabhi Jois, passed away in
2009, but the Ashtanga yoga lineage remains strong around the world.
Training Traditionally, you had to travel to India numerous times to study at the source,
with Sri Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) himself. Today, the lineage holder is his grandson, Sharath
Jois. After regular visits (were talking a few months at a time, over a few years) Sharath (or
formally, Guruji) becomes your teacher and eventually you may be offered authorisation
to teach. This is still the position of the K Pattabhi Jois
Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) in Mysore, India,
however some accredited teachers are now beginning to run
their own trainings here in Australia.
A student needs to first become a good student...
Someone with a strong mind and overwhelming enthusiasm...
Maybe after 10 years of tasting and experimenting with yoga,
maybe then they might be ready to teach, says respected
Australian Ashtanga teacher Eileen Hall.
Typical cost Depends how long you take.
Good to know There are differences of opinion about
possibilities for Ashtanga certification in the Australian
community, however, KPJAYI says it is the only authority
able to authorise or certify individuals to teach the Ashtanga
yoga method as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath.
Accreditation As Ashtanga training is not a Westernised
training, accreditation is given through the institute in
Mysore. However, the institutes website states: Students
travelling to Mysore should not come with the expectation
of obtaining authorised or certified status. The idea is that
you come to learn, not to get a certification.
Locations Mysore, India
More info kpjayi.org
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gEnErAl hAthA
IytA (hAthA)
get connected
upon completing your yoga teaching qualification youll likely want (or need)
Snapshot: While IYTA (International
to join a professional body such as yoga australia (formerly the yoga Teachers
Yoga Teachers Association) is an
association of australia).
association of yoga teachers, its primarily
While its not mandatory, about 1740 australian yoga teachers are members of
a training body that has trained more
yoga australia (others join the uS equivalent, yoga alliance).
than 2000 classical Hatha yoga teachers
in the past 30 years.
There are discounts with some insurance houses, on conferences and seminars,
Training One of the longest-running
and members can post events and further trainings.
teacher training courses in Australia,
Professional body accreditation, or eligibility to get it, is required by some insurers
IYTA offers 350 hours of lectures,
as well as groups such as Fitness australia. yoga australia has agreements in
teaching, mentoring and research over
place that anyone teaching in their gyms should have at least a 200-hour training,
a 12-month period. There are two ways
and apply for registration with them.
to study with IYTA: Sydney-based
To join yoga australia, youll need to complete at least 200 hours (provisional
students meet once a month (all day
membership) and at least 350 hours (full membership) of recognised teacher
Saturday and Sunday) for 11 weekends
training. If your course is one of the 69 across australia registered with them,
during the course. The second option is
application is simply a matter of sending in your certificate and the $110 fee
($77 if youre already a member of another yoga teaching association), but if
via correspondence (youll receive DVDs
youve studied elsewhere, dont fret. It doesnt mean they wont take you, you
of the Sydney sessions). Both groups
just need to outline your training and make sure it covers the areas yoga australia
must also attend a five-day residential
requires. For more info, see yogaaustralia.org.au.
in Sydney.
At the end of their training course
students say that they have thoroughly
jIvAmuktI yogA
enjoyed their yoga journey, says course coordinator Satyaprem Gibson.
Typical cost $7500, payable in instalments. Cost includes 5-day Sydney
residential and all course materials.
Snapshot Founders of Jivamukti Yoga, New
Good to knowYou need three years yoga experience to apply. An IYTA
Yorkers Sharon Gannon and David Life, have
liaison teacher in each state will supervise and monitor your asana component.
designed a style of flowing vinyasa that brings the
Accreditation The course is registered with Yoga Australia. You can also
philosophical teachings of yoga into the modern
apply for full membership of IYTA on graduation to access to their free,
classroom.
ongoing continuing professional development.
Training The main centre for Jivamukti training is
Locations Sydney, or your lounge room!
in New York, where a 300-hour intensive typically
More info iyta.org.au
runs once a year. However, with the opening of
Jivamukti Yoga Sydney in 2011, Australian trainings
may eventually be on the agenda as the community
in Australia continues to grow.
The thing which really excited me about doing
the training was that I knew Jivamukti integrates
the physical and spiritual into their classes. I
wanted to add that to my teaching, says Jess
Olivieri, a Jivamukti teacher.
Typical cost About US$7000 plus accommodation
costs at New York States holistic learning centre,
Omega Institute, where the training is run.
Good to know Training is tough! Expect long days
and no slacking off. You also need to commit to
becoming vegetarian or vegan.
Accreditation Jivamukti Yoga training is certified
under Yoga Alliance.
Locations New York, US; Germany (if you
happen to speak German); possibly also Costa Rica
in 2012. Australian trainings are on the horizon.
More info jivamuktiyoga.com.au and
jivamuktiyoga.com
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Workshops, seminars, retreats and conferences all usually qualify as CPD points.
While most teacher training bodies offer some ongoing training, groups such as
IyTa who make this a priority for their members usually have their own methods
of calculating points for their purposes.
not sure where to start? yoga Synergy co-founder Simon Borg-Olivier offers an
extremely well-regarded anatomy and physiology course (yogasynergy.com/main/
anatomy-physiology), which runs annually in Sydney as well as online.
yoga australia offers occasional CPD opportunities to their members, and guest
teachers often travel to share their expertise with yoga teachers it can be
worth joining mailing lists of yoga schools in your area to see whos headed in
your direction or checking the courses and events page on the yoga australia
website (yogaaustralia.org.au).
kundAlInI yogA
January 2014
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home practice
well-grounded
Rooting down through the earth lets
you stay strong and flexible, even when
life tries to throw you off-balance
By Deb o ra h Burkma n
January 2014
the practice
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MaIn SEQuEnCE
home practice
TO BEGIn
1 PaDanGuSTHaSana
2 uTTHITa TrIKOnaSana
hAnD-To-BIg-Toe Pose
6 PraSarITa PaDOTTanaSana
8 ParSVOTTanaSana
Inhale and straighten your arms, bringing your InTense sIDe sTReTch, WITh BLocks
rEPEaTPoSES7
THrougH12on
SEconDSIDE
12 ParSVOTTanaSana
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rEPEaTPoSES2
THrougH5on
SEconDSIDE
3 VIraBHaDraSana II
5 uTTHITa ParSVaKOnaSana
WARRIoR Pose II
9 ParIVrTTa TrIKOnaSana
10 ParSVOTTanaSana
11 arDHa CHanDraSana
FInISHInG POSES
January 2014
dont quit
By Kati e Brown
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Yoga teaching is
often a part-time
profession you
might be surprised
what your guru is
up to when theyre
not in the studio
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Juliette Ridge, aged 46, Iyengar yoga teacher and Qantas cabin crew
good
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you!
AdditionAl
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By
AliCE
WAlton
Much has changed since US preventative medicine specialist dr dean ornish included yoga in his
groundbreaking protocol for preventing, treating and reversing heart disease more than three
decades ago. Back then, the idea of integrating yoga with modern medicine was seen as far-out.
todays picture is very different: as yoga has
January 2014
By
KAthErinE
Griffin
Balancing act
When you were a kid, your day
included activities that tested your
balance walking along curbs,
hopping on your skateboard. But
when you spend more time driving
and sitting at a desk than in activities
that challenge your balance, you can
lose touch with the bodys magical
ability to teeter back and forth and
remain upright. Balance poses are a
core part of asana practice, and
theyre even more important for older
adults. Better balance can be crucial
to preserving independence, and can
even be lifesaving falls are the
leading cause of injuryrelated death in
people over 65.
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pain reliever
the iceberg.
yES,
yoU
can!
two people who had not practised yoga within the previous year took part in an
eight-week gentle iyengar yoga program; at the end of the program, more than
80 per cent reported that they felt calmer and had better overall physical
functioning. yoga is very accessible, dr innes says. Participants in our trials,
even those who thought they could not do yoga, noted benefits even after the
first session. My belief is that once people are exposed to gentle yoga practice
with an experienced yoga therapist, they will likely become hooked very quickly.
ray of light
improvements in measures
depression. Dr lisa
uebelacker, a psychologist at
and depression.
mindfulness meditation.
significant decreases in
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yoGA
PrESCriPtion
Bringing yoga and Western
medicine together
duke integrative Medicine
Duke universitys integrative Medicine
department in the uS has lived up to its
name by integrating yoga into medicine
and medicine into yoga. the department
is one of the only major medical centres
in the uS to offer yoga teacher training.
its two programs, therapeutic yoga for
Seniors and yoga of awareness for
cancer, are taught by a team of yoga
instructors, doctors, physical therapists
and mental health professionals.
these yoga teacher trainings accept
about 100 people a year and involve
elements of asana, pranayama,
meditation and mindfulness working
together as adjuncts to the conventional
medical treatments that patients may
also be receiving simultaneously. Once
training is complete, teachers can work
on contract for hospitals and other
hAPPy
dAy
health agencies.
Kimberly carson, the founder and
co-director of the yoga training
programs, stresses that what sets the
programs apart is their research-based
approach. Medicine listens best when
and downs with greater ease and feel happier in your daily life.
January 2014
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yoGA
PrESCriPtion
turning doctors into mindbody experts
Benson-henry institute for
Mind Body Medicine
located in one of the best academic
medical centres and in one of the most
doctor-friendly cities in the uS, the
Benson-Henry institute for Mind Body
Medicine at Massachusetts general
Hospital is well poised to train new
doctors to incorporate mind-body
techniques into their practice. its
founder and director emeritus, Dr
Herbert Benson, pioneered research on
the relaxation response as a powerful
antidote to the stress response; he was
also one of the first to illustrate that
meditation changes metabolism, heart
rate and brain activity as a result of the
relaxation response. this commitment
to research is still what makes the
institute stand out: Dr Benson and his
colleagues recently published a
landmark study illustrating some of
the changes in gene expression that
StAy
ShArP
researchers are in the earliest stages of examining whether yogic practices could
also help stave off age-related cognitive decline. the yogic practices that involve
meditation would likely be the ones involved, because of the engagement of control
of attention, says dr Khalsa. indeed, research has shown that parts of the cerebral
cortex an area of the brain associated with cognitive processing that becomes
thinner with age tend to be thicker in long-term meditators, suggesting that
meditation could be a factor in preventing age-related cerebral cortex thinning.
rESt
EASy
MAintEnAnCE
PlAn
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better sex
in Mumbai, india, women who took
part in a 12-week yoga camp reported
improvements in several areas of
sexuality, including desire, orgasm
and overall satisfaction. yoga (like
other exercise) increases blood flow
and circulation throughout the
body, including the genitals. Some
researchers think yoga may also
boost libido by helping practitioners
feel more in tune with their bodies.
January 2014
Cool
inflAMMAtion
yoUnGEr-looKinG d n A
While the fountain of youth remains a
myth, recent studies suggest that
yoga and meditation may be
associated with cellular changes
immune activity
Many studies have suggested that yoga can fortify the bodys ability to
ward off illnesses. now one of the first studies to look at how yoga affects
genes indicates that a two-hour program of gentle asana, meditation and
breathing exercises alters the expression of dozens of immune-related genes in
blood cells. its not clear how the genetic changes observed in this study might
support the immune system. But the study, from the University of oslo in norway,
provides striking evidence that yoga can affect gene expression big news that
suggests yoga may have the potential to influence how strongly the genes youre
born with affect your health.
January 2014
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emotional
rescue
recent studies have suggested
that exercise is linked with
increased levels of a brain
chemical called gammaaminobutyric acid (gaBa), which
is associated with positive mood
and a sense of wellbeing. it turns
out that iyengar yoga can also
increase the levels of this chemical
in the brain, more so than walking,
according to a Boston university, uS,
study. in another study, a group of women
who were experiencing emotional distress
took part in two 90-minute iyengar yoga
classes a week for three months. By the
end of the study, self-reported anxiety
scores in the group had dropped, and
measures of overall wellbeing went up.
PoWEr
SoUrCE
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Pr o m i n e n t a m o n g t h e s t r e s s o r s
I experienced in hospital was the guilt at
having to abandon new students who
were just beginning to experience yogas
benefits. Having set up the project alone
I had no one to call on to step in and pick
up where Id left off.
Michael de Manincor, founder and
executive director of the Yoga Foundation
(and former president of Yoga Australia),
believes that community collaboration is a
key to success in projects such as this. De
Manincor set up the Yoga Foundation to
share yoga with people who experience
hardship or disadvantage. He realised from
the outset that he couldnt work alone.
I could have started this work as an
individual, as many generous yoga teachers
have done, but as a busy person with
various work and family responsibilities,
I knew this work needed the support of
others, he explains.
De Manincors passion for this project
inspired others and eventually they
collectively founded an independent
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Old 60s and 70s yoga stereotypes still die hard, but youre
more likely to be a secular yogi in modern day Australia
practising a rigorous Bapiste-inspired power yoga or vinyasa
flow workout rather than a chanting, meditating Zen-out.
Yoga is now mainstream. Chances are, even your favourite
football team has yoga in its training program the practice
increases flexibility and reduces the risk of injury, meaning
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Night Creatures; Yoga by the Sea; pre-natal yoga is growing in popularity;
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1
1 BaddhaKonasana
BoUnd angle poSe
open your hips and begin the process of
drawing inwards with Bound angle pose.
2
2ardhaBaddhaPadma
Paschimottanasana
BoUnd half-lotUS Seated
forward Bend
practise a simple bind with your leg in
half lotus to prepare for the final pose.
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3 Bharadvajasana
Bharadvajas TwisT
incorporate binding with a twist while
warming up the side body, spine, and
shoulders.
4 Triang
Mukhaikapada
paschiMoTTanasana
Three-LimBed
Forward Bend
Keep your pelvis compact and
rooted while you find length in
your side body and spine.
final pose
5 Marichyasana ii
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introduces the forward
fold and deep external
rotation of the legs
that are required in
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Bharadvajas twist
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So, you think you want to be a yoga teacher? We asked some of our favourite teachers
what led them to follow this path, and what they wished theyd known back at the start...
Katie manitSaS
jivamuktiyoga.com.au
I accidentally stumbled
upon yoga after
numerous philosophical
conversations about life
and a friend suggesting
I s h o u l d d o te a c h e r
training in this thing called yoga. The style
I initially learnt was slow and gentle, and
my fiery temperament ached for something
a little stronger, so our first introduction
didnt last much longer than 12 months.
Then I entered into the physical arena of
the Group Fitness world and one day was
asked to fill in for a yoga class. I hadnt
done all that much teaching since the
training, but knew how to lesson plan, so
with that in mind and a wide open heart
I said yes and have never looked back.
I dont think there was ever an intellectual
decision to be a yoga teacher, I dont feel
I made the choice as a career path, I just
felt I had found something that tapped
into the essence of not only myself, but
the students on the mat who were willing
participants to be guided into deeper layers
of this experience of being a human being
I wish I had laid more ground work in my
personal practice. Sometimes my passion
for things can get a little overwhelming,
and being in the fitness industry I forgot
how personal a yoga practice is. Having
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ex p er t a d vice
a gym background provided motivation,
but the softer element of the practice was
overlooked as I charged ahead with the
physicality of it. Heading into my eighth
year of teaching yoga, I realise that just
when you think you know something,
along comes a new insight knowledge
is never-ending. I wish Id known how
popular yoga was going to be and benefited
by opening a studio in the early days!
Otherwise, I believe we are always in the
right place at the right time, its merely our
choices that allow us to continue down
the never-ending road of bringing yourself
back home to the source within
KriS mcintyre krismcintyre.com
It happened by accident!
In my early 20s I was
working too hard.
I wanted to get myself out
of the office on time
and do something to
make myself more interesting. I randomly
contacted Nature Care College and
decided to study Shiatsu because it sounded
interesting. In my very first lecture about
Traditional Chinese Medicine I felt like Id
stumbled upon the answers to everything I
never knew the questions to ask! Part of the
course was learning a Japanese-style yoga
and my then teacher encouraged me to do
the yoga teacher training course. I finished
that diploma and then studied Ryoho with
Andzej Gospodarczyk and Lisa Foster.
I wish Id known that you should really
research who you are studying with,
their qualifications and lineage. If you
can, talk to previous teacher trainees.
Also, the learning really begins once you
graduate. Then you keep learning from
your students, your own body and its
limitations, your ego and its limitations
and continued training and development.
Your own practice will also probably
suffer. For me this was one of the
hardest things about teaching (when
I was teaching more than I do now)
running around town teaching classes
left you with lots of time during the day,
but if you like to practice in the morning
or evening (when most yogis do) thats
usually when youre teaching.
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As a teena ger I wa s
passionate about
dance, but I was also a
conscientious student.
It was therefore not
surprising that as a young
adult I began to experience a conflict
between my head and my heart. My head
was very good at being clever I was a high
academic achiever. But my heart wanted to
do a more embodied practice that got me
out of my head. Some years later, sitting
in the boardroom of the television and
video production company I worked for,
talking budgets and bonuses with other
department managers, I just knew I needed
to finally follow my heart, quit my job and
embark on a career as a yoga teacher.
Id have to say every experience Ive had
on my yoga teaching career over the last
18 years has contributed to bringing me to
the present moment, for which I am truly
grateful. I could say that Id wish Id known
what a financial drain and stress it would
be to establish a yoga studio in Sydneys
Eastern suburbs with no money behind
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