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namaskar<br />
As we go to print with this issue, Hong Kong mourns the death of 38 people in the<br />
worst maritime disaster in over 40 years. What started out as cruise to watch the fireworks,<br />
ended in tragedy as two ferries collided. We dedicate the energy of this issue to those who<br />
lost their lives, their families, friends and to the staff of the two boats involved. Perhaps as<br />
you read this, you will respect a minute’s silence for those less fortunate.<br />
Regardless of our fortune, death is something all of us are destined to face. When it will<br />
come is less certain, as is how each of us will face it. The articles here by Clayton, Danny,<br />
Mihaiela, Nita and Yogi offer different perspectives on preparing for this certainty. The dristi<br />
also influenced Tia’s choice of book for review, Dona’s choice of style of yoga in<br />
comparing Yin and death, as well as Spiritual Science Research Foundation’s Dr. Zubin’s<br />
article. Even the cover image of Chris Chavez, taken by Eli Caston, speaks to this dristi. Its<br />
ethereal quality prompts me to ask ‘what’s the light on the other side?’<br />
There are also many life affirming articles here too: Andy’s on Om is a must-read and a<br />
great lesson in yoga basics; Allen offers an outline of how Kriya yoga has been past down<br />
over the generations, I found the photos of the old yogis really interesting; Amy recounts<br />
her experience at the 10-day silent Vipassana retreat; Vicky shares her notes on Lama<br />
Marut’s Hong Kong happiness talk; Rachel reviews this year’s Asia Yoga Conference; Inna<br />
introduces us to a new yoga coffee table book and; Moosa makes our life a bit sweeter with<br />
his recipe for raw apple crisp.<br />
On a less sweet note, I want to tell you our advertising rates will increase just under 3%<br />
from January 2013. Our advertising principle remains the same - to provide individual<br />
teachers and small studios with an affordable avenue for communicating with the yoga<br />
community. Let me assure you <strong>Namaskar</strong> remains a volunteer-run magazine and operates<br />
on a break-even basis. All contributors, including Carol, Wai-Ling and I, donate our time<br />
and efforts freely.<br />
Frances Gairns<br />
Editor<br />
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