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Inside<br />
JULY <strong>2009</strong><br />
About <strong>Namaskar</strong><br />
<strong>Namaskar</strong> provides a voice for the yoga<br />
community around Asia. The publication is a<br />
vehicle for practitioners on a yogic path to share<br />
their own knowledge, learnings and experiences<br />
with others.<br />
<strong>Namaskar</strong>, is published by Yoga Services Ltd,<br />
quarterly in January, April, <strong>July</strong> and October.<br />
We welcome unsolicited submissions, therefore<br />
the opinions expressed within these pages are<br />
not necessarily those of Yoga Services Ltd.<br />
<strong>Namaskar</strong> is distributed at no charge through<br />
yoga studios, fitness centres, retail outlets, food &<br />
beverage outlets and other yoga-friendly<br />
locations throughout Hong Kong and elsewhere.<br />
For more information, to contribute or to order<br />
<strong>Namaskar</strong>, please contact::<br />
Rob, Advertising<br />
robfer@netvigator.com<br />
Ken, Advertising<br />
kentwo82@yahoo.com<br />
Jyothi, Advertising<br />
jyothifong@gmail.com<br />
Carol, News Editor & Administration<br />
kambotam@netvigator.com<br />
Wai Ling, News Editor & Copy Editor<br />
wailing.tse@gmail.com<br />
Joanna, Copy editor & Writer<br />
jomwilliams@hotmail.com<br />
Frances, Editor<br />
fgairns@netvigator.com /+ 852 9460 1967<br />
Deadline for October <strong>2009</strong> issue:<br />
September 15, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Dristi Guru<br />
The Guru-Disciple<br />
Relationship, 10<br />
Yogesvara explains why finding a guru is a<br />
fundamental part of yoga.<br />
Path of f the Studen<br />
udent, , 12<br />
Paul talks about the role of the student and<br />
how to find a guru.<br />
Guru Chants, 46<br />
Sivananda chants dedicated to the Guru.<br />
Regular Contributions<br />
NEWS, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS & TEACHER<br />
TRAININGS, 7<br />
TEACHER’S VOICE, 13<br />
ASANA, 27<br />
AYURVEDA, 31<br />
RECIPE, 38<br />
MUSIC REVIEW, 39<br />
RETREAT REVIEW, 40<br />
WORKSHOP REVIEW, 41 & 42<br />
TEACHER TRAINING, 43<br />
BOOK REVIEW, 44<br />
CROSSWORD, 45<br />
HATHI YOGI, 45<br />
TEACHER & STUDIO LISTINGS, 47<br />
Special Features<br />
Honoring Pattabhi Jois, 4 David<br />
Swenson’s celebration of his teacher and<br />
guru.<br />
BaliSpirit Festival, 13 Bobsy’s<br />
first-hand account of this festival of yoga,<br />
music & culture which took place in April/<br />
May.<br />
Marathon Yoga, 16 A Hong Kongbased<br />
yoga teacher has become a Guiness<br />
World Record holder in Yoga.<br />
Consciousness, 17 Excerpts of a talk<br />
on consciousness at the Asia Consciousness<br />
Festival.<br />
Right Practice, 19 Why do we<br />
practice, how should we practice, what<br />
should we be aware of? Bhutan-based Kim<br />
explains.<br />
Ko Pha Ngan, 22 Adrian researches<br />
the yoga offering on this little-known Thai<br />
island.<br />
Opinion , 26 Sankirtana clears the air on<br />
Brahmacarya.<br />
If nothing matters, 30 Titti<br />
explores what would happen if things<br />
didn’t matter.<br />
Human Spirit, 32 Tiana’s terrible bike<br />
accident turns into a reason to live fully.<br />
Peace, 38 Cassandra looks at peace and<br />
humanity and what we can do to bring<br />
about world peace.<br />
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