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So viel Fachliteratur hat er zurate gezogen, so viele Biografien gelesen, so viele Interviews geführt und Recherchen unternommen. Und dann wird das daraus Entstandene kein leichtfüßiger, charmanter Rückblick auf eine der größten Regielegenden, sondern bloß ein netter Versuch, dem man seine angestrengten Bemühungen anmerkt. Jonathan Coe hat mit seinem Buch Mr. Wilder und ich ein Schicksal erlitten, das man in der Filmbranche nur allzu gut kennt.

Already have an account? Photo: Getty Images If you’re a passionate yoga practitioner, you’ve probably noticed the benefits of yoga. Maybe you’re sleeping better or getting fewer colds or just feeling more relaxed and at ease. But if you’ve ever tried telling a newbie about the benefits of yoga, you might find that explanations like “It increases the flow of prana” or “It brings energy up your spine” fall on deaf or skeptical ears. As it happens, Western science is starting to ...

Despite images of ultra-bendy yogis that you see splashed across social media and on marketing materials, you don’t need to be a contortionist to have a robust yoga practice. In fact, science has shown that flexibility might have as much to do with genetics as it does about the health of your tissues, muscles, and joints. Still, if you are looking to increase your mobility, work toward more advanced postures, and feel better in your body overall, try yoga for flexibility. The benefits of flex...

Channel more confidence, creativity, and joy into your life with a basic understanding of the chakras, your body's energy centers.

The poses in this slow-flow sequence help soothe tension by gently activating, stretching, and releasing the psoas muscle.

Truth time: Our brains don’t know the difference between being chased by a tiger and being pinged by a triggering email. Both activate the amygdala—the part of our brain that kicks on when we are in distress and perceive a danger (real or imagined). This brings on the fight-flight-freeze response. Hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline flood your system, creating intense and immediate reactions: Your heart rate increases, your palms sweat, and you may feel the urge to run or hide until th...

“Take a breath.” That’s the first thing people suggest when someone seems anxious or agitated. It’s not only good instinct, it’s solid science. Andrew Huberman, PhD, a Stanford University neurobiologist, offers a calming breathing technique called the physiological sigh: Breath in through the nose, then breathe in a little more. Then take a long exhalation through the mouth. Repeat three times. His research found that this technique can noticeably slow a racing heart in as little as 4...

We know that exercise is great for our general health, but can mindful movement like vinyasa yoga also boost our immunity? “Exercise and movement are very important for supporting our immunity and overall health,” says Dr. Vani Gandhi, an infectious diseases and integrative medicine specialist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. But when it comes to immunity, not all forms of exercise are equal. “There’s a relatively new field of medicine called exercise immunology,” Gand...

Kicking off your day with an energizing morning yoga practice can be a beautiful way to find focus and feel more balanced and empowered in any season. That’s especially true in kapha season (aka spring), as we shake off winter’s doldrums and feel our creativity firing up.  This kapha-balancing sequence offered by yoga teacher, author, and Ayurvedist Claire Raggozzino focuses on dynamic movement with longer holds, chest openers, and twists to cleanse and strengthen the body. Back-bending an...

3 Beginner tips Give yourself permission to make mistakes. Anything that comes up while you practice isn’t wrong—it’s information. Aim for progress, not perfection. Simply being willing to try helps you become more embodied. Build body awareness incrementally. The ultimate goal of yoga asana is to develop a deeper, more mindful and attuned relationship with yourself—which takes time and practice. — Photo: Ian Spanier 1. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) From Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward–F...