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  • Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 3  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Flexibility is considered to be a "by product" of Yoga practice, but in the case of Chair Yoga, it is often "down played" or taken for granted. Since most Chair Yoga enthusiasts are seniors, the true value of flexibility is mobility. When you consider that mobility for seniors can be the difference between dependence and independence, flexibility is now of extreme value.
  • Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 2  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    We have all heard the saying, "Rome wasn't built in a day." Those words are extremely profound, when thinking about correcting poor posture and alignment.
  • Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 1  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    In comparison to many forms of exercise, the benefits of Chair Yoga far outweigh the risks. The therapeutic exercises work the body, from head to toes, to the best of any client's ability.
  • Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 4  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Chair Yoga can easily work in harmony with most physical rehabilitation prescriptions. Many physical therapists have knowledge of Yoga or are teachers of Yoga. Many doctors, physical therapists, and medical professionals recommend Yoga to patients who are making a "come back."
  • Which Yoga Mat Is The Right One For Me?  By : Mike Singh
    If you are just starting out with yoga, you already know that there are a number of different pieces of equipment that you may need and the yoga mat is one of them. But, how can you choose one that is right for you?
  • Yoga Versus Pilates - Which Should I Do?  By : Mike Singh
    Many have heard of yoga and Pilates. But, not everyone realizes that there are several differences between these two types of exercising regimens. In fact, yoga is hardly classified as just an exercise program. Each of these methods are quite powerful tools to allow you to feel and look better. But, they are also very different. In order to help you to make a choice between yoga and Pilates, let's explain them a little further.
  • Dhauti - An Excellent Stomach Cleanser  By : Kevin Pederson
    Dhauti is a shuddhikriya which means the act of cleaning. It specifically cleans the stomach. Since is one of the main organ in the human body and the health of the human being is dependent on the condition of the stomach. Hence it becomes very important for you to clean your stomach. Dhauti is the useful activity for this cleansing.
  • 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.
  • Communication Skills for Yoga Teachers  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Here is an oxymoron for you: Some of the best Yoga teachers are great listeners. This is a general guideline for Yoga students who aspire to teach some day. Listening skills, in Yoga, start when you take your first class, as you learn by hearing, watching, and doing.
  • How to Become a Successful Yoga Teacher  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    A balanced approach to physical, mental, spiritual, influential, and monetary success is easier for most of us to live with. Let's take a look at the five successes and see how you can build on them, help others, and live the best life you can.
  • Secrets of Successful Yoga Studios  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Each Yoga studio should be a haven for students to find what they seek, without putting up with inferior service. They face far too much of it, outside the Yoga class. You should know the needs of your students and promise only what you can deliver.
  • Facts About Giving to Charity  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    In order for nature, and the universe, to flow in harmony, we should all regularly give to charities, whenever it is possible to help someone in need. This is practicing Yoga "off the mat."
  • 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: 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 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: 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.
  • 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 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.
  • The Link between Yoga, Mindfulness, and Weight Loss - Part 2  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Your inner self or self is sometimes called "atman" or "jiva." This is the "creature" imprisoned within all of us. We all enjoy eating and want to savor every earthly pleasure to its fullest, but mindfulness makes us aware of much more than consumption of food and earthly pleasures. Therefore, mindfulness can be a natural dieting tool at mealtime.
  • 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 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.
  • What Do You Really Want from Yoga?  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Are you looking for a healthy mindset, fitness, spiritual guidance, holistic health, self-improvement, success, or just more oxygen? Yoga can deliver all of these, but I doubt you find all of this "under one roof." The reason is that there are many kinds of Yoga, and some ashrams, or Yoga schools, will address some of the above-mentioned needs as priorities.
  • 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 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: Ajna Chakra  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
    Do you think that Tiger Woods ever focused on missing a putt or losing a golf tournament? Whatever you envision, can easily become your reality.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • How To Perform Yogic Exercises.  By : Kevin Pederson
    When you have decided to start with your yoga practice, it is imperative for you to learn how to perform a pose properly. Thus it is advisable for you to find a right teacher who will guide you in the correct manner of performing these poses.
  • Importance of Controlling Your Mind  By : Kevin Pederson
    Since ancient times, the human philosophers have realized the importance of mind in governing the human affairs. They knew that a person's external circumstances were the result of his internal thoughts
  • Karma Yoga - The Art of Living  By : Kevin Pederson
    The ancient book of Gita, which is the treatise on the living has led a great stress on the karma. Karma is defined as the action and its fruits. Ancient Hindu saints have believed that a man's life is the direct result of his karma. Good thoughts, words and deeds lead to good and happy life while bad thoughts, words and deeds lead a person to disaster

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