Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 13th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Kids Yoga programs, and Kids Yoga classes, work on many aspects of Yoga; but the most important aspects are those that build character. These aspects are integrity, patience, tolerance, respect, and compassion. The importance of all of these character-building aspects should be mentioned by your Yoga teacher…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 13th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Where does a student of Yoga start his or her practice? What is the foundation of Yoga practice? Why do so many Yoga classes and teachers avoid approaching the foundation of Yoga?
Where does a student of Yoga start his or her practice?..
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 13th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Yoga training for interns and teachers can differ, but so can the mindset of the participants. For some Yoga instructors, the initial training is a "spring board" toward future achievement.
There are Yoga teacher graduates who get more out of the same Yoga teacher certification program than others…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 13th, 2007 in Fitness ·
In Yoga classes, we learn about karma, which means, "to act." The Law of Karma is the law of action. Often, we hear simple explanations of karma as good or bad, but what about inaction?
Inaction can also be good or bad, depending on the situation. There are times when it is good to think before we talk…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 12th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Could Yoga help you deal with life’s daily failures. Have you ever taken a close look at set-backs? Do you see a trail of defeat and feel sorry for yourself? Most of us do, so you would not be alone, but would you be in good company?..
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 12th, 2007 in Fitness ·
When we are around children, and watch them grow over time; we can see the change from a happy child to a moody young adult. What happens to humans, as we grow into adults? Why does a child enjoy life so much, and then, suddenly start worrying about everything?
Yoga helps us recapture our youth and enjoy each moment of life…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 10th, 2007 in Fitness ·
All forms of Yoga deliver tranquility to us, but what if life is not happy right now? How can the average person learn to change his or her attitude by practicing Yoga? What is the Yogic method for dealing with failure and keeping your spirits up?..
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 10th, 2007 in Fitness ·
When a Yoga student is taught how to practice Yoga off the mat, self-realization will change his or her perspective of life…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 10th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Once in a while, someone will make the connection about the historical roots of Hatha Yoga and Hinduism. Statements have been made that Yoga and Hinduism are one in the same. In truth, many ashrams do cover Hindu scripture, but that is a real rarity within a Western style Yoga studio…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 10th, 2007 in Fitness ·
In Yoga, the Sattvic diet is considered to be a very important issue for the holistic health of a Yoga practitioner. When most people consider the term, "diet," mental images of boring food, torture, and weight loss come to mind…