Yoga Aktuell 85 - 02/2014

Dossier: Yoga & Language

Why language is magic and words are more than empty shells: the unrecognized potential of our everyday communication tool. By Nina Haisken.

The Yoga of Language

What does language have to do with magic? What is the secret of Vag-Yoga, the yoga of language? Eva and Henning Moog uncovered some fascinating things in conversations with the Naga yogi Baba Rampuri and the yogi and Sanskrit professor Vagish Shastri. By Eva and Henning Moog.

Speak plainly!

How to convey your knowledge effectively: advantageous use of language in yoga classes and lectures. By Doris Iding.

The energetic center of language and communication - interesting facts about the throat chakra and recommended exercises to strengthen it. By Vani Devi and Chris Sölter.

How to appear convincing

Sending effective signals and using positive gestures: body language as an important communication tool - a workshop with Jack Waldas. By Jack Waldas and Doris Iding.

In a mantra, sound and meaning are one. The effects should not be underestimated, but only come about if the mantra is pronounced and emphasized correctly. You can find out more about the effects of mantras and the importance of correct pronunciation here. By Nicolai Bachman.

The origin of the word among the Amazon Indians: about the connection between word and tobacco, about the Duga ceremony and the conditions for receiving the real, true word. By Dr. Fabio Ramirez.

Speaking Mindfully

Many misunderstandings occur in our everyday interactions with other people - mostly due to carelessness when communicating. How to speak to each other more mindfully and thereby avoid frustration and arguments. By Doris Iding.

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