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Inside<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2012</strong><br />
Dristi Death<br />
At the time of Death, 12<br />
What we are thinking when we die is most<br />
important, explains Clayton.<br />
Serenity or Serendipty<br />
13<br />
Danny shares the lesson he learned from a<br />
cemetery and his dogs.<br />
Death & Dying, 14<br />
How we live is vital to how we’ll die, says<br />
Yogi.<br />
Postponing Death, 15<br />
Mihaiela says practicing Pratyahara can help<br />
us prepare for death.<br />
Teaching vs s Realit<br />
ality, , 16<br />
Nitai found what he learned about death<br />
had little bearing when he actually faced it.<br />
On the Cover<br />
CHRIS CHAVEZ<br />
photo by Eli Castson<br />
Chris Chavez first began practicing Iyengar<br />
Yoga in Ireland, where he was touring as a<br />
professional musician in the mid 1990’s.<br />
In 2001, he landed in Los Angeles,<br />
California, where he submerged himself<br />
into yoga and began to teach. He was<br />
certified as an Anusara Instructor between<br />
2006 and <strong>2012</strong>. In addition to teaching<br />
yoga around the world, Chris maintains a<br />
music career. www.chrischavez.com<br />
Special Features<br />
Om: What’s all the Fuss, 18<br />
Andy explains Om and how to chant it.<br />
Kriya Yoga, 22 Allen traces a brief<br />
history of kriya yoga.<br />
Yin Yoga, 25 Dona watches some<br />
parts of her die in her Yin practice.<br />
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NEWS, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS & TEACHER<br />
TRAININGS, 5<br />
TEACHER’S VOICE, 16<br />
MYTHOLOGY IN A MINUTE, 20<br />
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RETREAT REVIEW, 26<br />
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SSRF, 42<br />
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About <strong>Namaskar</strong><br />
<strong>Namaskar</strong> provides a voice for the yoga<br />
community around the world. The publication<br />
is a vehicle for practitioners on a yogic path to<br />
share their knowledge, learnings and<br />
experiences with others.<br />
<strong>Namaskar</strong>, is published quarterly in January,<br />
April, June (coinciding with Asia Yoga<br />
Conference) and <strong>Oct</strong>ober.<br />
We welcome unsolicited submissions, therefore<br />
the opinions expressed within these pages are<br />
not necessarily those of <strong>Namaskar</strong> or its<br />
volunteers.<br />
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Deadline for January 2013 issue:<br />
December 15, <strong>2012</strong><br />
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