August 2008

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Features

22 Happy Feet
Step up your practice by starting from the ground up

32 In Each Other We Trust
Learn to trust as you develop a deeper connection
with partner yoga

34 The Elephant in the Room
Ganesha, the affable Hindu deity, removes obstacles
and offers us abundance

36 Light on Iyengar Yoga
One woman’s personal odyssey

52 Evolving Together
Joel Kramer and Diana Alstad explain
compassionate coupledom

54 Your Very Own Yoga
Allow your intuition to guide your practice

58 Healing in Harmony
Neuromuscular Massage Therapy targets trouble spots
and old injuries to bring the body into balance

66 Office OM
On-the-job (spiritual) training opens up a whole new
meaning to the 9-to-5 life

70 Running Meditation
How one woman turned a 10K race into a spiritual
awakening

72 Expressive Play
Create a magical space with CircusYoga

Departments

6 Editor’s Note
The company you keep makes all the difference

8 Organic Beauty
Summer-friendly treats

10 Instant Karma
Healthful revolution

12 Bernadette’s Blog
She’s a red hot chili pepper

16 Yoga Pantry
Prepare a spiritual feast

18 On and Off the Mat
What’s news in the universe of yoga

20 Practical Magic
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana expands your capability when
you start from a strong sense of stability

28 Healthy Elixirs
Keep your cool with chilled Minted Pea Bisque

30 Herbal Healing
Boost your memory with gotu kola

60 Athletic Yogi
Find stability in poses that increase your equilibrium
and core strength

63 Yoga to Go
Morning rituals start the day off on a positive note

68 Awaken Your Senses
Books, CDs, and podcasts that inspire your soul

82 Your Stars
Yogascope for August