Children are our future, and in this issue we highlight the work being done by two extraordinary young people: our cover story on British yoga child prodigy Ishwar Sharma, and an interview with Meka Leach, who recently qualified as America’s youngest Bhakti yoga teacher....

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that these have been trying, stressful times for everyone. Our routines have been uprooted and lives changed in ways that would have been unimaginable just a year ago. So if you find yourself struggling, you are not alone, and several articles by our valued contributors to this issue touch on just those challenges. How To Tailor Yoga to Treat Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety Effectively, by Zakiya Bishton, founder of Mindwalk Yoga, is a thoughtful piece that I believe will be an inspiration to many. Niraj Naik touches on many of these same points in his article, The Benefits of Pranamaya for Mood and Wellbeing; both of these articles are wonderfully helpful....

In these uncertain times, we are honored to be part of your life in a regular way through these pages, and we hope that these articles brighten and encourage your days...

As the world continues to change around us, we are all learning to adopt new routines and adapt to different rhythms as we learn to balance work, personal and family life, as well as our inner and spiritual needs. It’s undoubtedly a challenge, but all around us we can see so much of the world rising to the occasion and finding precious jewels in these times.

We have all been affected at some level by the current world epidemic. COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work and even think. It’s important in these ‘times’ to keep your mind and body grounded. The Immune system is always open to attack from many diseases and conditions...

Thank you for reading, browsing or skimming this magazine and for sharing it. This month Victor M. Parachin explores the legacy of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, the man who revived modern yoga ...