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Inside JULY <strong>2010</strong> Dristi Tapas Volun oluntary Suf uffering, 10 Clayton explains this niyama in simple terms. First t Instrumen trument t of f Yoga, 11 For Paul, tapas is almost the starting point of a yoga practice. Tan antr tra on Tap apas as, , 12 Yogi presents Satyananda Sarasvati’s prespective on tapas. Opposit site e of f Lux uxury ury, , 13 Ron gives lots of real life examples of tapas. Regular Contributions NEWS, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS & TEACHER TRAININGS, 5 MYTHOLOGY IN A MINUTE, 9 TEACHER’S VOICE, 22 TEACHER TRAINING REVIEW, 35 HATHI YOGI, 37 DIET, 38 RECIPE, 40 BOOK REVIEW, 43 CROSSWORD, 45 TEACHER & STUDIO LISTINGS, 47 Special Features Growing Back, 15 If you think you’ve gone through difficult times, read this article by Isabelle for some perspective. Yoga for Special Kids, 17 Yoga is proving to be a powerful therapy for a group of Autistic kids in Hong Kong, says Sanjukta. Yamas at Work, 19 A good introduction to the first limb of Patanjali’s Ashtanga yoga, the yamas. And how Jeanne applies them in her life. Philosophy in Class, 21 Benjamin explains how and why teachers should infuse yoga philosophy into their classes. The Kitchen Sink, 25 In this first contribution from the U.S. & Australiabased Spiritual Research Foundation, Sharon shares what she learned washing dishes. Alexander Technique, 27 Valerie finds an Alexander Technique tip helpful in her yoga practice. Yoga in Tokyo, 28 Inna tells us about the Japanese yoga scene. Carlos Pomeda, 33 Leah caught up with this respected meditation teacher at this year’s Asia Yoga Conference. Stillness within, 37 How Gricia has been inspired by a photograph of her teacher. About <strong>Namaskar</strong> <strong>Namaskar</strong> provides a voice for the yoga community around Asia. The publication is a vehicle for practitioners on a yogic path to share their own knowledge, learnings and experiences with others. <strong>Namaskar</strong>, is published quarterly in January, April, <strong>July</strong> and October. We welcome unsolicited submissions, therefore the opinions expressed within these pages are not necessarily those of <strong>Namaskar</strong> or its staff. <strong>Namaskar</strong> is distributed at no charge through yoga studios, fitness centres, retail outlets, food & beverage outlets and other yoga-friendly locations throughout Hong Kong and elsewhere. For more information, to contribute or to order <strong>Namaskar</strong>, please contact:: Carol, News Editor & Administration carol@caroladams.hk Wai-Ling, News Editor & Copy Editor wailing.tse@gmail.com Joanna, Copy Editor & Writer jomwilliams@hotmail.com Frances, Editor & Publisher fgairns@netvigator.com /+ 852 9460 1967 Deadline for October <strong>2010</strong> issue: September 15, <strong>2010</strong> 3