| 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. |
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| Protecting Your Yoga Teaching Business by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| When or if, you want to become a Yoga teacher - would you be thinking of litigation and Yoga? The old saying, "the truth hurts," applies to legality, ethics, and teaching Yoga. You can always "bury your head in the sand" and hope that you are never involved in a legal battle. After all, what kind of a student would sue his or her Yoga teacher? |
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| Yoga in Practice: Ten Solutions for Depressed Yoga Students (Part 1) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Yoga teachers often struggle with methods for helping their students deal with a variety of ailments. Depression is serious, and is one of many ailments, but much like stress, it can be the “root cause” of many more problems. So, let’s look at ten ways to turn a Yoga student’s life away from depression. |
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| The Journey from Back Pain to Yoga Class by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Why are doctors referring their patients, who have chronic back pain, to Yoga classes? How many studies have been conducted on back pain and Yoga? Is Yoga a "cure all" for back pain? What kind of Yoga class is best for back pain? Let’s look at all of these issues and see if we can clear up some answers. |
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| Yoga in Practice: The Impact of Yoga Teachers on Society (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Much like the counter-culturists of the past, Yoga teachers and Yoga practitioners do not have to operate within the confines of a system. A social worker or school teacher may feel like, "their hands are tied by the system," but Yoga teachers have much more freedom to change the world - one person at a time. |
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| 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. |
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| Wake Up Democrats (Part 1) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Instead of complaining about how bad the next three years will be, Democrats now have the opportunity to produce a viable "front runner." It really shouldn’t be that hard to find a candidate who can identify with the American people. |
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| 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. |
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| Facts about Successful Yoga Teachers (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| How do you define success for a Yoga teacher? Each Yoga instructor will have a different answer. What is important to one Yoga teacher may be of little importance to another. However, each Yoga teacher has the passion for Yoga within him or her. |
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| Wake Up Democrats (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Let’s continue with more Democratic "hopefuls" for the 2008 Presidential election. None have announced that they will seek election, but don’t be surprised if they do. |
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| 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. |
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| The Stir Over Mohammed Cartoons by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Freedom of expression rules in the western democracies. We are allowed to criticize everything, including every religion. |
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| 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. |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| Yoga in Practice: In Search of the Perfect Yoga (Part 3) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| This is the last in this series of answers to statements about Yoga students who are searching for the perfect Yoga, or the perfect Guru. |
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| Yoga in Practice: The Impact of Yoga Teachers on Society (Part 1) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Let's look at some of the ways Yoga teachers, Yoga classes, and the many styles of Yoga have gently changed the world today. |
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| Yoga for Kids: Building Self-Image (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Children have to be taught to appreciate themselves as they are. Self-worth cannot be calculated by the skill of one single activity, and Yoga is the sum of many different activities, within a given class. |
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| A National Holiday for Tolerance and Parenting (Part 1) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is explained in classrooms, to our children and grandchildren, in simplistic terms. Just this past week, I was surprised to listen to local children’s views on the subject. They explained discrimination with such acceptance that I just listened in amazement. |
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| A National Holiday for Tolerance and Parenting (Part 2) by Paul M. Jerard Jr. |
| Take control of children by shutting the Xbox, Play Station, television, and music off. If you want to send them to their room, take all the toys away. "Stick to your guns," and don’t back down if you are right. Your children will be better for it, and they will grow up as balanced adults because of your courage "to stand up and be counted." |
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