| Back to School Responsibilities Again by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| This is time of year for great changes, but here are two changes that will impact your child for life and require a bit of work and commitment on your part. |
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| A World of Infinite Opportunities by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| There is enough opportunity for everyone. This should be your mantra: Observe your competition, learn from their mistakes, and when possible, copy their success. |
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| Universal Principles of Yoga (Part 3) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Strangely, Yoga has sometimes been compared to “witchcraft.” A few people feel strongly about it but just like anything else, people have difficulty understanding, Yoga can be misunderstood. |
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| Universal Principles of Yoga (Part 1) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Yoga and Yogic philosophy is occasionally misunderstood because some people have not been informed of the universal principles that are not threatening to any belief or disbelief. Yoga requires and in depth explanation. |
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| Teaching Hatha Yoga: Should a Yoga Teacher be a Vegetarian? by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| If you teach Yoga, should you be a vegan? Are dairy foods and eggs okay? What about goats, chicken, or fish? Yes, some Yoga teachers do eat goat, but not beef. Some people still claim that fish feel no pain, but I never heard that from a Yogi. |
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| Universal Principles of Yoga (Part 4) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| When I think of Karma Yogis, the first that would come to mind is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as "Mahatma Gandhi." His model of peaceful resistance for civil rights has been successfully copied since, but most importantly, his actions were for the highest moral reasons. |
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| Universal Principles of Yoga (Part 6) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| It is every Yoga student's prerogative to choose a style of Yoga or a Guru that fits his or her needs. However, if you ever find a Guru who does not embrace spiritual health, what does that tell you? |
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| Universal Principles of Yoga (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| There are many styles of Yoga, but let’s look at some of the main Indian Yoga styles and their approach to unity. Many styles of Yoga do use components found in other Yoga styles, so each style has many facets. |
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| Universal Principles of Yoga (Part 5) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Kundalini Yoga: Is unity through awakening psychic nerve force, which indicates the depth of this Yoga style. Kundalini Yoga is sometimes referred to as the "Mother of all Yogas." On the surface Kundalini Yoga might resemble Hatha Yoga, but the emphasis on the subtle body, chakras, mantras, meditation, and Pranayama is presented in a uniquely powerful way. |
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| The Da Vinci Code: What can Christians Learn from it? by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Dan Brown wanted fame and he has received it. However, Christianity will benefit from this controversy “in the long run.” For the first time, many people are reading and searching for factual information about Miriam of Magdala, Templars, Crusades, Inquisitions, Cathars, Gnostics, and the formulation of the early Roman Catholic Church. |
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| The Perseverance of Teaching Yoga (Part 1) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Why do talented students fall short of becoming Yoga teachers? Ever notice that "quick flashes" of brilliance disappear in a short time. |
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| The Perseverance of Teaching Yoga (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| If I visualize becoming a Yoga teacher without any action, then this is just a "pipe dream." You would be better off to dream in your sleep and take action while you are awake. |
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| Teaching Hatha Yoga: Religion and Western Culture by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Some Gurus preach that Yoga should be founded within a particular religion. Some Yoga teachers read the Rig Veda, Bhagavad Gita, and speak Sanskrit words, so they must be covertly teaching Hinduism, or some other religion, right? |
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| Teaching Hatha Yoga: Assisting, Demonstrating, and Verbally Cueing by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| There are many methods for teaching Yoga, but students either learn by seeing, feeling, hearing, or a combination of senses. With this in mind, there is no right or wrong method, but Yoga teachers should be aware that some students may have a dominant sense when it comes to learning. |
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| Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Summer Slow Down by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Did you ever think about teaching Yoga classes in a pool? What about testing Yoga classes that you had not considered during a busy season? What about an "Introduction to Hot Yoga" or a Vinyasa style Yoga class that is a little warmer than usual? |
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| Teaching Hatha Yoga: What is Normal? by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| When you teach Yoga techniques for a healthy mind, body, and spirit; are you trying to help your students reach a normal state? If that is your goal, you may just frustrate yourself and confuse your Yoga students in the process. |
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| Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Transformation by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Anyone who decides to become a Yoga teacher goes through many transformations, but your students will go through a variety of transformations, as well. The relationship between Yoga teacher and student is healthy because of the sharing of knowledge. Due to this constant sharing of ideas, the Yoga teacher and his or her students become healthier, wiser, and spiritually connected. |
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| Prenatal Yoga is More than Classes for Pregnant Yoga Students by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Lately, Prenatal Yoga classes have been catching on, within some hospitals, clinics, and Yoga studios, but there are a surprising number of Yoga teachers and students, who take risks due to a lack of awareness about potential hazards. |
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| Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Value of Props by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| "There are no props in my style, in my classes, or in my town. My Yoga teacher says props are a crutch and there is no reason to make them available to students. Yoga props are fluff. These people are not really practicing Yoga." |
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| Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 1) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| When doing anything that requires a major change, a call to action is one of the hardest hurdles to overcome. There are so many people who wish for goals, but do not plan to go after them. Let’s look at a few ways to make your plan of action to become a Yoga teacher. |
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| Chair Yoga Vinyasa Flow by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| [Health-and-Fitness: Yoga] Here is an option for your Chair Yoga classes. There are seated flows and standing flows from the back, or side, of the chair. “The flow,” which we know as “Vinyasa,” is synchronized breathing with movement. This brings to mind vigorous Yoga classes for young, energetic, and fit Yoga students. However, Vinyasa can be gentle, too. |
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| Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| While you are at it, make sure that you are calling a Yoga teacher training center and not a "diploma house." If they certify everything from pet sitting to web design, what do you think they really know about teaching Yoga? |
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| Insider Secrets to the Business of Teaching Yoga (Part 3) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| When human contact is involved in the selling process, people virtually buy the salesperson or the "Yoga instructor." You as a Yoga teacher, sell something everyday; it’s a ticket to better quality living. If a Yoga student stays long enough, he or she learns that Yoga works and you told them the truth. |
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| Insider Secrets to the Business of Teaching Yoga (Part 4) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| As a Yoga teacher, you have to be positive when teaching every Yoga class. Your students will feel negative energy from you, and it is hard for any Yoga teacher to help others if he or she is "feeling down in the dumps." |
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| Insider Secrets to Marketing Your Yoga Teaching Service (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| I don’t care if you’re teaching Yoga in a cellar, barn, loft, garage, in the woods, at the beach, or just thinking about it. People won’t know you are a Yoga teacher, if you don’t announce it. |
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