- The Purpose of Yoga - Peacefully Co-existing with Others By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
You must realize that crowds of people who live in the cities tend to be stressed. Stress is not something new to humankind and Yoga is the best answer for a holistic approach to life. Cities, all around the world, and in general, have stressed populations in comparison to the countryside. - The Purpose of Yoga - Solutions for Releasing Anxiety By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Yoga is a 5,000 year catalog of health solutions and an evolving science of life. Therefore, here are some "age old" Yogic solutions for releasing anxiety. To make them work, you must realize that you have to make a habit of releasing a little anxiety, within acceptable limits, all day long. - Yoga Certification - The Beginning of a Yoga Teacher's Journey By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Many people compare the Yoga teacher certification process to a big hurdle in life, but the day an intern receives his or her diploma, for teaching Yoga, is only the beginning of the journey. - The Purpose of Yoga - Accepting Change By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
There is a need for us to accept changes, but not at the cost of compromising our ethics. This is a "tough call" because, as times, change morality can change to. What is acceptable today was forbidden yesterday, but the opposite can be said, if we look into our history. - The Purpose of Yoga - Aging Gracefully By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Most Yoga practitioners, and teachers, begin to realize the anti-aging benefits of Hatha Yoga, within a short time. However, with all of the anti-aging scams in abundance today, most Yoga teachers hesitate to utter the words "anti" and "aging" in the same sentence. - The Purpose of Yoga - Releasing Anxiety By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Yoga is a great relief from feelings of anxiety, but anxiety is part of life; and some of us have more anxiety than others. No matter how many years you practice Yoga, you are still human. You are bound to feel feelings of frustration, angst, irritation, and anxiety. - The Purpose of Yoga - Building Self Image By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Many times, Yoga teachers refer to the inner self or the observer from within. In a Yoga class, you may be instructed to observe without judgment, but how can we stop judging? We judge things all day long. - The Purpose of Yoga - Motivation for Better Health By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Why do most diets fail? Why do most exercisers quit? Lack of motivation is the reason for diet and exercise failure. People already know they should eat better, walk more, exercise, and drink more water, but they need to maintain their level of motivation, without "burning out." - The Purpose of Yoga - Taking Control of Your Life By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Yoga teaches us how to make life changes from within. Within all Yoga styles are the tools of self-realization and transformation. Once a Yoga practitioner has managed to empower him or herself, a positive direction will become the easiest path to follow. - Teaching Hatha Yoga: Difficult Students and Fitness Centers By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
What would you do if you had to substitute your Yoga class for an Aerobic Step class? What if one of the Step Aerobics students gave you a case of misplaced aggression because he or she was disappointed the Step Aerobics class was canceled? - The Purpose of Yoga - Spiritual Health for All Faiths By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
The woman returned the next Monday, armed with holy water that she sprinkled on the participants, as they started their class. Before the Yoga class, the woman with the Holy Water, and her companion, handed out leaflets to inform parishioners of how Yoga is "Anti-Christian." - Teaching Hatha Yoga - Yoga on the Ball By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Where did this ball come from? Is the stability ball a legitimate Yoga prop or just a marketing gimmick for equipment sales? Who could benefit from the use of the ball in a Yoga class? When can the stability ball fit into a Hatha Yoga class? - Yoga Teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush - Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
The doors will fly open on January 2nd with enthusiastic mobs of Yoga students. What can you do to prepare for the busiest stretch of the year? How can you keep their interest all year long? - Yoga in Practice: Helping Negative People - Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Do you know someone with a perennial dark cloud over his or her head? You're thinking: "I want to avoid negative people, not waste my time helping them out." What if this person is a family member, or loved one, who has turned bitter for some reason? You care deeply for this person and want to help. - Yoga Teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush - Part 3 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
This is the last article of this series, and by now, you should be getting some fresh ideas that will help you design a couple of new Yoga classes in your studio. - Yoga Teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush - Part 2 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Let's continue with more ideas for workshops and some specialty classes that may fit in as part of your regular class schedule. You don't have to use all of these ideas, but you may find one, or two, that fit with your clientele and your Yoga studio. - Yoga in Practice: Excuses for Lack of Practice By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
At one time, or another, we all think, "Why am I here?" Sometimes we think, "Why do I even bother?" Thinking about giving up is a temptation for all of humankind, but we continue to pursue our goals just like our ancestors did. - Yoga in Practice: Projecting Happiness By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
We are all human, living life with its many "ups and downs," but how can we keep our spirits up in difficult times? Projecting happiness is free and does not require a lot of money. Here are some ideas that will help you to be happier, and hopefully, more worry free. - Yoga Teachers Lead by Example - Part 2 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
It is a shame that proper behavior, respect, and ethics do not make great headlines in the newspapers. Just watch the news, and read the newspaper for a week, to confirm what makes "good copy." It will not take long for you to find a dozen, or dozens, of scandals. - Yoga in Practice: Turning Arguments into Treasure By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Ever wish you could take harsh words back? Do you wonder how you could have prevented an impending conflict? How could an argument turn out to be a hidden treasure? - Yoga in Practice: Helping Negative People - Part 3 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Remember the saying, "Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime." You can always give away material, but what is more valuable than knowledge and acquired skills? - Yoga in Practice: Living in the Present Moment By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
When one of us decides to pursue the study of Yoga, we find ourselves living and learning Yoga every day. On or off the mat, Yoga students can apply their practice to the many lessons life has to offer. The result of all this learning, and applying Yogic principles to life, is a major leap in self-improvement. - Yoga Teachers Lead by Example - Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
During the course of a lifetime, most of us have heard the saying," Do as I say, not as I do." We see this kind of leadership everywhere we go. All politicians, religious leaders, police, sports professionals, parents, academic teachers, and Yoga teachers, lead by example, even if the example displayed is not a good one. - The Relationship between Yoga, Meditation, and Self-Hypnosis By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Each one of these healing methods is thousands of years old. The exact origins of meditation and self-hypnosis are not known. We do know that Yoga existed over 5,000 years ago in the Indus Valley. Despite the evidence that each of these methods creates peace of mind, within the practitioner, they have only recently gained worldwide attention for their results. - Yoga Teachers Lead by Example - Part 3 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Behavior toward neighboring Yoga schools, Yoga teachers, and their students, should be cordial. Like the old saying goes, "If you do not have anything good to say, do not say anything at all." When we speak of other Yoga teachers, or former Yoga teachers, in a hostile manner, what do we teach our students? - Your First Chair Yoga Class in a Senior Center By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Chair Yoga has become more popular in senior centers, but can also be found in nursing homes, physical rehabilitation units, adult day care centers, and some Yoga studios. However, the vast majority of us will attend a Chair Yoga class in a senior center. - Yoga Teacher Certification for the Rich and Famous By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
There are cost-effective, and less expensive solutions, to learn to teach Yoga by becoming a certified Yoga instructor, without the cost of an "arm and a leg." - Yoga is Self Improvement By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
There are many different types of Yoga, but all of them contribute to mankind's self-improvement. So, mankind has been a work in progress for thousands of years and has organized systems to constantly improve. - The Link between Yoga, Mindfulness, and Weight Loss - Part 1 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
From nutritional and fitness experts in New England, the first question I heard right away was, "How can Yoga burn that many calories?" Soon to be followed by comments from many fitness experts, across the United States, were remarks like, "Most Yoga students don't practice vigorous styles of Yoga." - Yoga in Practice: Helping Negative People - Part 2 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
No wonder the divorce rates are so high in some cultures. It is because no one wants to give, forgive, or try to understand anyone including their wife, husband, or family members.
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