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Source texts and Mantra: Ancient texts of wisdom brought to life word by word

Gain a direct access to ancient texts of wisdom and dive through them in yoga tradition. All translations of Patanjali's Yoga-Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Mantra and some Upanishad fragments are translated word by word with detailed grammatical analysis - this can be sour start for a deep philosophic study!

Traditional Practice Series: All traditional Ashtanga practice series

Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. The traditional practice series with detailed descriptions of the individual movements including the vinyasa count. Systematic learning steps help you get a deeper understanding of this powerful and dynamic yoga practice supported by your breath.

Transliteration Tool

This tool allows you to easily change the transliteration of single words or even entire texts. This is particularly helpful when you want to produce Devanagari script or Roman script with diacritical marks. With the copy&paste function, you can then enter the generated words or texts in a word processing program of your choice.

The Devanagari Game - learn how to read Sanskrit texts in the original version!

Play and learn all Devanagari letters at the same time. In doing so, you will soon be able to read the ancient yoga source texts in their original Sanskrit versions.

Loosening up the hips

• 20.11.2017
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

In yoga one of the most common recurring stretches is the 'hip-opener'. These exercises are key to preparing the body for an entire series of poses. In pregnancy, these can also be surprisingly beneficial.

The Cat Sequence: Strength and flexibility for a healthy spine

• 01.11.2017
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Say goodbye to back pain! With the help of this exercise sequence, you can build strength and better mobilize your back. As a result you can effectively prevent back pain. Experience for yourself how your spine glides more smoothly and lightly after just a few minutes of practicing.

The Power of Breath

• 09.10.2017
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

"Merging breath with movement for the purpose of experiencing 'Svātma', or our true essence." This is the message Ronald wants to share with us in his latest inspirational video. Here he will share his inspiration for the video and the story behind its creation.

Does pregnancy take your breath away?

• 01.10.2017
• Dr. Melanie Steiner & more

With these simple exercises you regain the space for a deep breath. This means that your child can grow safely in a both stable and dynamic environment. In addition, you simply breathe your stress away.

Restoratives - recharge your energy supply and prepare for your baby's arrival in the world

• 25.09.2017
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

Before the birth of a child, you probably feel like there are 1000 things that urgently need doing. At the same time, though, this is also definitely the time for some rest and recreation.

Interview with AYI teacher Peter Luppa

• 18.09.2017
• Dr. Sabine Nunius & more

Who are the people taking part in the Expert Convention? And do you have to be a full-time yoga teacher to do so? AYI Advanced Teacher Peter Luppa on his yoga journey and his experiences with the AYI Expert Week

Ahiṁsā - The Bridge between Yoga and Karate

• 04.09.2017
• Beate Troger

Martial arts and yoga are two disciplines which at first glance seem as if they were two worlds apart from one another. But after taking a closer look, it becomes apparent that they actually have quite a bit in common.

Riding the waves of breath

• 21.08.2017
• Dr. Sabine Nunius

“This is Breathing Yoga – Some simple stretches but intense breathing“ This is the way Sri K. Pattabhi Jois liked to describe Ashtanga Vinyasa.

The Perfect Core Training for Pregnancy

• 11.08.2017
• Dr. Melanie Steiner & more

Dr. Ronald Steiner and Dr. Melanie Steiner explain why a strong core is so important during pregnancy, complete with some simple abdominal exercises you can do to strengthen your center.

Delighted about the new baby, but worried about stretch marks...

• 06.08.2017
• Dr. Melanie Steiner & more

With these simple tricks you can offer your baby a loving space while supporting your own body. In this way you can also give your skin a chance to stretch harmoniously without stretch marks.

Can a Newborn Baby Practice Yoga? - and what we as adults can learn from them

• 30.07.2017
• Dr. Ronald Steiner & more

We didn't know what to expect when we laid our two-week old son down between our mats. At first, he was just lying there, but then...

How come a new Mama suddenly gets a ton of new asana!

• 23.07.2017
• Dr. Melanie Steiner & more

After a mother gives birth to a child, she finds not only her body has completely changed, but also that her emotions are in need of a good tune up in order to find harmony. Here we share our experiences as new parents and yogis.

AYI Interview with Anna Trökes

• 16.07.2017
• Anna Trökes & more

Can Yoga make you happy? Author and philosophy expert Anna Trökes thinks it can...

Everyday Mindfulness with Yoga

• 03.07.2017
• Martin Ruppe

In everyday life our brain is constantly exposed to stimuli, which result in biochemical processes taking place. Stimulus overload without a break is overtaxing on the body and mind. Thankfully, yoga can offer us a chance for some much needed mental down time.

Get up without help even at the age of 80 - and how yoga can help make that possible

• 01.07.2017
• Patrick Albus

Patrick Albus explains the purpose of the Sitting-Rising Test (SRT) and how seniors can easily test their fitness at home without having to use any special equipment. Patrick explains how the test works and what it can tell us about our health and how we can use the results to improve our fitness.