| Yoga For Spiritual Growth by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Why would anyone, of any religion, seek spiritual growth from Yoga practice? How compatible are Yogic concepts with other religions and philosophies? Is Yoga a wing of Hinduism or an ancient Universalist approach toward living? Let's take a closer look at why people are choosing the Yogic path for their spiritual health. |
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| The Evolution of Yoga Certification Online by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| The education, and continuing education, of Yoga teachers, through web 2.0 applications, has its proponents, but technology is not favored by everyone. There have been timeless arguments against technology. People have argued against almost every modern convenience. |
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| Teaching Yoga - Pranayama For Self-Realization by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| As you know by now, pranayama (yogic breathing) is one of the most effective ways to create a link to the mind and body. Yet, pranayama is often over looked by Hatha Yoga practitioners. If you take a superficial view of Yoga: A photo of one's breath cannot produce the shock value seen in some asana photographs. |
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| Teaching Yoga Classes - Showing Gratitude by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| When one decides to become a Yoga teacher, designing lesson plans is part of the daily routine. When teaching Hatha Yoga, lesson plans may consist of a mix of techniques and their practical applications to daily life. There are many lessons we learn in life, but how often does the average person make practical use of them? |
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| Yoga Certification Online Or Traditional Training by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Traditional Yoga teacher training requires years of direct face-to-face study with a competent Guru. An essential part of learning how to teach Yoga is to maintain a bond with one's Guru for life. Within many Yoga schools, the Guru has the final say in most matters. He or she decides when a student is ready to ascend to Yoga teacher. |
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| Yoga Resolutions With an Objective in Mind by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| How often do people wish for changes? How can people make more effective resolutions? Where do beginners go wrong in maintaining a steady Yoga practice? There are many benefits that occur when practicing Yoga, but these benefits are not instant. Yet, those who stay on the Yogic path, experience benefits because of Yoga's systematic plan of action. |
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| The Yogic Path - Four Yoga Solutions For Teen Anger Management by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Yoga techniques and counseling help adults who struggle with anger management. Yoga can also help teens learn to find themselves during the most confusing time in human life. There is research which indicates that hormonal changes may also contribute to aggressive behavior during adolescence. |
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| Yoga Certification Online - Expanding Your Continuing Education at Home by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Many Yoga instructors have years of teaching experience; but no matter how many years of training we have, there will always be a unique ailment that we are not so familiar with. Not every Yoga teacher is familiar with creating a modified lesson plan for a student with Scoliosis, Multiple Sclerosis, or Rheumatoid Arthritis. |
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| The Care Givers of Yoga by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| If a student is seeking Yoga instruction for an ailment - where is she or he to go? Yoga instruction comes in many varieties. Some schools focus on fitness, heat, children, moms, gentle classes, seniors, spiritual growth, and the therapeutic application of Yoga. When you combine the differences, in emphasis between styles and teacher personalities, the possibilities are endless. |
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| Four Yoga Techniques For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is also known as, "OCD." As many of you know, OCD is often classified an anxiety disorder, in which the person affected is plagued by unwanted, intrusive thoughts. Yoga is designed to help reduce anxiety and stressful thoughts. |
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| Teaching Yoga Students About the Importance of Sleep by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| What is the value of Yoga Nidra (sleep of the Yogis)? Deep relaxation techniques, taught in Yoga classes, can become life savers outside the class. Although we should not take sleep period short cuts, Yoga Nidra is effective for bringing the mind and body to a state of rest, while the mind maintains awareness. |
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| Discover the Secrets of Karma Yoga by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Within the Bhagavad-Gita, Karma Yoga is mentioned as a spiritual discipline, which is based upon giving and service without the desire for rewards. We might also say that Karma Yoga points us toward supreme consciousness through selfless service and actions of giving. |
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| Yogic Insights - Why Are We Here? by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Yogic insight is a form of analysis, which allows each Yoga practitioner to find logical and rational answers to questions that confuse each of us. 'Why are we here?' is a question which has puzzled humankind since the beginning. |
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| Become a Yoga Teacher - Finding Yourself by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| How do you define "finding yourself" and what does this phrase mean? Would becoming a Yoga instructor help one find himself or herself? There are many people, who struggle with their direction and purpose in life, but how can intensive Yoga training help? |
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| Discover How Yoga Can Turn Your Life Around by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| How can Yoga turn your life around? Where do you start? If you are a Yoga student, a steady practice is a good start. If you teach Yoga classes, and have students in need of help, where should they start? At least some of us see a need for a starting point, which is an early form of self-awareness. |
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| Yogic Insights - Five Solutions For Progress by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| No matter who we are - we may feel "stuck" at times. We may see an obstacle and feel like we have hit the end of the road or a 'road block." How can Yoga help you when you struggle, at an impasse, which looks like there is only one solution? |
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| Yoga Teacher Certification - Your Untapped Potential by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| What is your untapped potential? Why do people take a certification course to become a Yoga teacher? Could Yoga teacher training help you to find inherent talents that have remained hidden inside you? Let's look at these, and many other questions, related to finding natural resources within each of us. |
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| Yogic Insights - Faith in Humanity by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Could Yoga help you restore your faith in humanity? Have you ever had "one of those days" where everything seemed to go wrong? On one of those days, it may start with one crisis of the moment, and continue onto the next, until we become exhausted by the events of the day. |
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| Yoga and Natural Healing Remedies by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| All forms of Yoga are being given a closer look by medical and scientific communities, due to the benefits of living a Yogic lifestyle. We often read or hear about the benefits of Yoga poses (asana), Yogic breathing techniques (pranayama), or meditation. |
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| Teaching Yoga and the Importance of Doing What You Love by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| How important is it to follow your passion? How can you do your best when you are not doing what you love? These are questions humans have struggled with since communication began. Most of us realize we have a limited time during our working years. Who wants to spend years working at a job without rewards? |
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| Yogic Insights - A Closer Look at Fear by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| The teachings of Yoga show us to look within for answers and solutions to obstacles; but there are matters that people do not want to look at, and there are matters we cannot change. Many people do not want to look directly at the source of their inner fears. A meditation session, devoted to looking at our phobias, might not be fruitful - unless we have professional guidance. |
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| Yoga, Natural Healing, and Daily Treasures by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| We might hear: Hatha Yoga can be applied toward healing, without a mat or a visit to the local ashram, but how can this be? What daily treasures are we missing out on, and how can Yoga be applied toward healing outside of our practice time? |
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| The Best Yoga Teacher is Inside You by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Where can we find the best Yoga teacher? Who is the most mystical of Gurus? If I climb one more mountain, will the answers of my purpose in life be revealed when I get to the other side? These are questions each seeker (sadhaka) wants answered. |
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| The Hatha Yoga Pradipika For Holistic Health by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| There are a number of classical texts that Yoga teachers should become familiar with. Among them are the Gheranda Samhita, Shiva Samhita, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. It is believed that the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, written by Swami Svatmarama, is the oldest of these three texts. |
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| Yoga and the Song That Inspires Your Mind by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Yoga and music hold an intangible power to cause positive arousal within the mind. The comparison of Yoga and music does not stop here. We might say that Yoga is a science, and music is an art, but both create innovation within the practitioners of these two disciplines. |
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