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  • Yoga in Practice: Ten Solutions for Depressed Yoga Students (Part 3)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Within Yoga are many facets, but all of them lead to good health. A Yoga student who practices "once in a while," is better off than never having practiced at all, but should not expect to see significant results. This is why Yoga teachers have to tell their students the truth about expectations.
  • Facts About Successful Yoga Teachers (Part 4)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Do you have survey forms for your Yoga students? You should – and also give them a reward for their participation. They are helping you learn what they want, and this is something you cannot afford to speculate on.
  • The Truth about Options for Yoga Teachers (Part 6)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    We know that Yoga training helps people in every aspect of health. However, Partner Yoga integrates Yoga with touch, bonding, and sometimes, a bit of humor.
  • Yoga in Practice: Anger Management (Part 2)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    So how can this violent chain of events, within the mind, be prevented? How can the ego and intolerance be controlled? - Through self-realization - also known as, “Vichara.”
  • Yoga in Practice: Ten Solutions for Depressed Yoga Students (Part 2)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    As you know, anyone can feel a little depressed now and then - Yoga students are no different. Here are more methods to help Yoga students with mild forms of depression.
  • The Truth About Options for Yoga Teachers (Part 4)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Many of the Yoga hybrids are combinations of Yoga with dance, martial arts, and Pilates. If you were to pursue these a bit further you could “re-invent the wheel” or become certified to teach Kripalu DansKinetics, The Method, Yoga Fusion, Yogilates, or Nia.
  • Universal Laws of Yoga (Part 2)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Here are some habits to practice on your journey toward self-perfection. Always remember that you may make some mistakes along the way.
  • The Truth About Options for Yoga Teachers (Part 2)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    At the very least, a Yoga teacher should have knowledge of the latest trends in Yoga classes, and the latest continuing education options for Yoga teachers. If something does appeal to you, there are many different continuing education options available for Yoga teachers.
  • What to Look for When Hiring a Yoga Teacher (Part 2)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    The best selection is a Yoga teacher with a balance of all these factors. The one dimensional Yoga teacher is not an optimum fit for any organization. Within this current climate of liability suits, safety is the most important factor of all.
  • Facts About Yoga Business Coaching Services  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    There was a time when the use of the words, 'Yoga' and 'business,' in the same sentence, would have been considered 'shameful.' However, when you have a Yoga studio, pay for a lease, advertising, insurance, utilities, and more - you know this is serious business. Whether you own a Yoga studio, or are an independent contractor, your money is 'on the line,' and possibly your life savings.
  • An Objective View of Yoga  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    When you think of Yoga, what is the picture you see within your "mind’s eye?" Many people still think of Hatha Yoga, and its many sub-styles, as the only Yoga around. This is due to the fact that outside India, Hatha Yoga (Union by Physical Mastery), is most commonly seen.
  • Yoga in Practice: Anger Management (Part 1)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Yoga has been able to help many of mankind’s ailments, but what about anger management? How can Yoga prevent rage and the burning desire for revenge? Many people say: “Don’t get mad, get even.” Is this what we are talking about?
  • Yoga in Practice: In Search of the Perfect Yoga (Part 1)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    What is the perfect Yoga? Is it hot Yoga, based on correct alignment; Vinyasa Yoga, only to be performed with props; or do props take something away from Yoga practice? What about Yoga styles which are not from the Hatha Yoga tree? So - what exactly is the right Yoga for you?
  • Universal Laws of Yoga (Part 3)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Yoga was interpreted in many ways by a variety of cultures and partial facets of Yoga have grown independently. Some Hatha Yoga styles do not even practice meditation.
  • Facts about Successful Yoga Teachers (Part 3)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Do successful Yoga teachers produce more successful teachers? The short answer is, “Yes, they do.” Tirumalai Krishnamacharya produced many good Yoga teachers, but how many of us could match his accomplishments? Among his many Yoga students are four Master Yoga teachers: Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar, Indra Devi, and T.K.V. Desikachar.
  • The Truth about Options for Yoga Teachers (Part 1)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    When, or if, you decide to become a Yoga teacher, you should start with a basic Yoga teacher training course that gives you an overview of all of the fields within Yoga. If you decide to specialize, it is best to do it when the need becomes apparent.
  • Facts about Successful Yoga Teachers (Part 1)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    First things first: Are you “selling Yoga?” If you accept a fee for teaching Yoga, no matter how small or large, you are selling Yoga. If you do not like my frank approach to this issue, then teach Yoga for free. This is not a problem, and that is good Karma Yoga.
  • The Truth About Options for Yoga Teachers (Part 7)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    The Yoga teacher, who considers teaching in a Mommy and Me Yoga class, must have “the patience of a saint.” Teaching children Yoga is one hurdle that many Yoga instructors don’t want to jump over, but teaching toddlers with their mothers, in the same class, is quite another matter.
  • The Truth about Options for Yoga Teachers (Part 8)  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Let’s summarize and “recycle” a few points in the previous pages about options for Yoga teachers, who may be considering specialization. These are not all of the options for Yoga teacher’s, to consider, when thinking about how to find employment “outside of the box.”
  • Using Yogic Posture Exercises as Workout Routine  By : Sanjay Johari
    Proper practice of Yogic posture exercises can ensure lifetime fitness. Though these exercises can be combined with other work-outs, they can by themselves provide all the workout routine you need for maintaining a good health.
  • The Importance And Benefits Of Utkatasana  By : Kevin Pederson
    Utkatasana is also known as the Powerful or Fierce pose. This pose is similar to you sitting on a chair, except that you have to balance yourself without a chair.
  • The Truth About Vinyasa Yoga  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    When used for personal health maintenance, Vinyasa Yoga is the ultimate cross training system, with low impact movement, aerobic, and muscle toning benefits. Your body will go through an incredible transformation, but it does require determination. This explains why Vinyasa Yoga attracts so many type A personalities.
  • Yoga in Practice: Speak with Mindfulness  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Within the average Yoga class, or ashram, the principles of mindfulness are mentioned for the benefit of Yoga students, their friends, and the people they associate within the course of a day. Mindfulness is living in the moment, and putting the wisdom you have learned, during Yoga class, into practice.
  • Realistic Expectations for Chair Yoga Students  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    The first thing you will gain from a Chair Yoga class is knowledge. The concepts of good health, longevity, and making the most of your life right now, are powerful tools taught in every style of Yoga.
  • Yoga and Meditation  By : Kevin Pederson
    Almost everyone has experienced the fact that when one starts concentrating his mind on any immediate object or an idea, the mind starts wandering.
  • What is Chair Yoga?  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Chair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga. With so many types of Yoga available, here is one that most of us can practice. Inversions and complicated maneuvers are not necessary in a Chair Yoga class.
  • Lose Weight with Yoga  By : Michael Bens
    Yoga might not be the first thing anyone thinks of when they think of an exercise to help them lose weight. Think again – though the results may not be as fast as with other types of exercise, the long term benefits of yoga (in terms of weight loss and overall health) are great.

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