1st YOGA Magazine
launched in 2003 in the UK
Dear Esteemed Readers,
Greetings and blessings!
As the festive season approaches, December invites us to reflect, restore, and cherish the connections that weave together the beautiful tapestry of yoga. This issue honours yoga’s rich legacy while exploring its transformative potential in our modern lives.
We begin by paying tribute to two luminaries who have shaped the global yoga community. Sharath Jois, the revered Ashtanga yoga guru, leaves behind an enduring legacy following his sudden passing. Equally inspiring is the life of B.K.S. Iyengar, a pioneer whose therapeutic innovations continue to guide practitioners worldwide. Their contributions remind us of yoga’s timeless ability to heal, transform, and unite across generations.
Winter, a season of stillness and introspection, encourages us to embrace practices that nurture both body and soul. Yin Yoga offers a restorative path to balance and relaxation, while Yoga Nidra provides essential support for women navigating perimenopause, fostering deep rest and hormonal harmony. For those seeking variety, our feature on the Yoga Wheel highlights creative techniques to enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness, enriching your practice in new and exciting ways.
This issue also delves into yoga’s emotional and spiritual depths. From a Kundalini awakening through Ayahuasca to meditative reflections on life’s challenges, these stories illuminate yoga’s profound power to guide us through inner transformation. The poetic musings of Savasana Serenade echo these sentiments, celebrating the wisdom of nature and the serenity found in stillness.
Yoga is not just a practice but a way of life, and this theme flows through our features on mindfulness, gratitude, and self-care. These teachings inspire us to live with authenticity and compassion, embodying yoga off the mat to foster resilience and joy. Personal stories of self-discovery and multi-dimensional growth encourage us to honour our truths and embrace life’s complexity with grace.
In the spirit of the season, we also shine a light on the Om & Bass Festival, a community-centred event blending spirituality, sustainability, and activism. Its mission to support survivors of human trafficking is a powerful testament to yoga’s potential to drive collective healing and positive change.
Finally, as festive decorations begin to fill our homes, we explore the unexpected health effects of Christmas trees and offer tips to maintain harmony and well-being during this celebratory time.
We hope this issue inspires you to embrace yoga in all its forms—its history, its practice, and its power to transform. May your December be filled with peace, joy, and gratitude.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Yogi Maharaj Dr Malik
launched in 2003 in the UK
in yoga and natural living industry
monthly magazine
founder and editor
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