Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Niyamas are the ethical observances of Yoga. Yoga teachers should know them by heart; they do not conflict with any law or religion.
Shaucha: To put it simply, be clean in hygiene, diet, and behavior. Hygiene and a Sattvic diet can become a daily ritual, but avoiding unhealthy or unclean thought is a daily challenge…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Have you been overlooking opportunities because of "programmed thinking?" Some people, even Yoga teachers, feel they do not deserve opportunities…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Have you ever noticed what a monumental task goal setting is for anyone? Some adults have no goals at all…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Is Yoga a cure for depression? How can Yoga stop you from feeling hopeless? Let’s look at how Yoga can help you prevent negative thinking and the resulting damage negative thinking can have on your life.
To be honest, Yoga is not a cure fore depression, but Yoga can be an effective solution for some causes of depression…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Some Yoga teachers forget the need for instruction at the beginner level…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Stress is actually the number one killer of humans on the planet. Stress is a factor and cause of more physical and mental diseases than most of us can imagine. If you have any disease or ailment, stress will make it worse…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Yogic Methodology: When thinking about Yogic Methodology, there are two kinds that come to mind. One is the application of Yoga techniques to daily life, and the other is Yoga teaching methodology…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Have you ever noticed that people who exercise regularly have more energy, less stress, and seem to get more done in a day than those who do not have the time for exercise? Why does exercise increase your energy level, and how is it possible to be more productive in less time?..
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Yoga teachers should have good working knowledge of Yoga posture alignment and know how to assist a Yoga student who is holding an asana. When you are about to give an assist - ask for permission first; as this might be considered an invasion of privacy by some of your Yoga students…
Posted by Jerard Jr. Paul M. on November 9th, 2007 in Fitness ·
Anyone who cares about their health often focuses on keeping his or her body in peak condition. Who considers the health of the mind?..