October 2006 Volume 5/Number 7
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the Elephant By DR. ROBERT EDWIN SVOBODA
--------------------- We all know that there are things we “know” – but of what we “know,” what do we really know? Read article...
Community Studios: Neighborhood Yoga By ANNIE BUCKLEY At least a few yoga studios are going the extra mile to create union not only within the space in which classes are offered, but out into the neighborhood beyond. Read article...
Ayurveda Q&A: By Dr. Jay Apte Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. only about 25 years, yet it is the 5000 year old Indian system of medicine and yoga's sister science. Readers are invited to submit questions for "Ayurveda Q & A" to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com
Q: About 3 years ago I began to simultaneously exhibit symptoms of asthma and arthritis. Later I was diagnosed with Congestive Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). My condition is stable when I take Daypro and Plaquinil for arthritis, and Advair and Atroven for COPD. About the same time I was informed that I had hypo - thyroid and was prescribed Synthroid. Please let me know if there are alternative methods of treatment. Read article...
Julie: If you could take six months off, what would you do?
David: I’d spend time at home and write my next book.
Julie: About?
David: The new book will be more of an overview of ashtanga rather than a how - to book. I’d say one student’s journey, instead of a definitive guide to the practice – it’s more thoughts and experiences over the last three decades of ashtanga.
Julie: Is it autobiographical?
David: Part of it would be based on my life. There will also be sections where I may interview or speak with people who have had life changing experiences through the practice of yoga, whether it’s from their health or other aspects of their life that have improved or changed from the practice.
Julie: If you could take six months off, what would you do?