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Paul M. Jerard Jr. Profile and Articles
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151). Welcome to the Middle Aged Diet
Your doctor has told you to make some lifestyle adjustments, that don’t fit. You don’t like the diet options, don’t want to be on a prescription, and don’t have the time to stop working, to make healthy meals.
152). What Do You Really Want from Yoga?
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.
153). What is Chair Yoga?
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga. With so many types of Yoga available, here is one that most of us can practice. Inversions and complicated maneuvers are not necessary in a Chair Yoga class.
154). What is Mindfulness?
The term sounds easy enough to comprehend, but there is a much deeper meaning. Terms like mindfulness and loving-kindness seem obvious, but you have to understand them before you can implement them, into your daily life.
155). What is Self Mastery? - Part 1
Self Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if you cannot help yourself, you will have limited ability to help others. Self mastery is the ability to make the most out of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. In other words, to be the best you can be.
156). What is Self Mastery? - Part 2
Some of my clients have literally shed weight away with regular use of an elliptical trainer, Yoga classes, and a moderate diet.
157). What is Self Mastery? - Part 4
Let’s cover the last component of self-mastery, which is spiritual health. Sometimes, the discussion of spiritual health is considered “politically incorrect.” This is a shame, because we want to live life to the fullest and cannot ignore our spiritual side.
158). What is Self Mastery? – Part 3
The next large component of self-mastery is mental health, and this is much trickier than physical health, due to many pitfalls that affect the mind along the way.
159). What to Look for When Hiring a Yoga Teacher (Part 1)
How can you tell which Yoga teacher is the best fit for your health club, ashram, spa, or wellness studio? Does it depend on a particular diploma, style of Yoga, or who their Guru was? Let’s go over a bit of credential history and a checklist for finding the ideal Yoga teacher.
160). What to Look for When Hiring a Yoga Teacher (Part 2)
The best selection is a Yoga teacher with a balance of all these factors. The one dimensional Yoga teacher is not an optimum fit for any organization. Within this current climate of liability suits, safety is the most important factor of all.
161). What You Should Know Before You Write Web Sales Copy (Part 1)
The Internet may be one of the hardest forms of media to write lucrative and motivational sales copy. Attracting unique visitors, and keeping their interest to stay on your site, for more than ten seconds, is what I often refer to as the, "Fly Paper Theory."
162). What You Should Know Before You Write Web Sales Copy (Part 2)
What is the most effective form of advertising you can think of? If you said, “The Internet,” you are right - in terms of Return on Investment (ROI); but every effective form of advertising depends on good sales copy.
163). Why Are We Still in Iraq? (Part 1)
There seems to be some confusion between patriotism and common sense lately. This is what most nationalistic movement’s bank on. No one should speak up with the voice of reason; if you do, you will be shouted down, called a coward, and publicly shamed.
164). Why Chair Yoga
Many of us struggle, most of our lives, to find the optimum exercise routine, in order to stay in shape. As time goes by, we look for low-impact fitness solutions, due to excessive wear in our joints.
165). Why Should You Forgive?
When I mention letting go of a situation and forgiving others, very often I hear, “What’s in it for me?” or “Why should I?” To be quite frank, you should sincerely forgive for your own health.
166). Why Should You Meditate?
Your mind needs rest and a vacation. Have you ever noticed that when you take a vacation, you come back with fresh ideas, a better attitude, and establish clear priorities?
167). Yoga - The Solution for Insomnia
If you are continually staying awake over trivial matters, these solutions will aid you to get a good night’s rest. Remember - not every solution will work for everyone, so try the easiest ideas and make them fit into your lifestyle.
168). Yoga and Christianity a Conflict?
Some critics argue that Yoga and Christianity cannot co-exist, and yet we know that Yoga is not a religion. Are the Salem witch trials still so close to our hearts?
169). Yoga for Kids: Building Self-Image (Part 1)
Let’s look at the positive aspects for children within a typical Kids Yoga class. Although, Yoga is a vast subject, and there are a number of topics to discuss; children are better off being taught to focus on four components within a Hatha Yoga class.
170). Yoga for Kids: Building Self-Image (Part 2)
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.
171). Yoga for Women’s Health
Lately, there has been a big stir about the University of California study that reveals many benefits of practicing Yoga for women. Some of the benefits are as follows:
Fewer eating disorders
Less self objection
Better self image
Less preoccupation with physical appearance
Healthy eating habits
Let’...
172). Yoga in Practice: A Peaceful Planet
Non-practitioners often accuse Yoga practitioners of too much self-indulgence. The common concern is that too much self-awareness will cause the Yogi, or Yogini, to worship the inner being. Before you get too excited – you and I know this is not true, but the world needs some time to adjust to Yogic philosophy.
173). Yoga in Practice: Ajna Chakra
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.
174). Yoga in Practice: Anger Management (Part 1)
Yoga has been able to help many of mankind’s ailments, but what about anger management? How can Yoga prevent rage and the burning desire for revenge? Many people say: “Don’t get mad, get even.” Is this what we are talking about?
175). Yoga in Practice: Anger Management (Part 2)
So how can this violent chain of events, within the mind, be prevented? How can the ego and intolerance be controlled? - Through self-realization - also known as, “Vichara.”
176). Yoga in Practice: Bhakti Yoga
If Yoga were like fine wine, Hatha Yoga would surely be the wine for export. It could be said that Raja Yoga and Kundalini Yoga got a fairly strong foothold outside India, as well. All of these forms of Yoga have many aspects, but the physical aspect is what lures most Yoga students - outside of India.
177). Yoga in Practice: Excuses for Lack of Practice
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.
178). Yoga in Practice: Helping Negative People - Part 1
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.
179). Yoga in Practice: Helping Negative People - Part 2
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.
180). Yoga in Practice: Helping Negative People - Part 3
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?
181). Yoga in Practice: In Search of the Perfect Yoga (Part 1)
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?
182). Yoga in Practice: In Search of the Perfect Yoga (Part 2)
Shouldn’t we just be happy that someone else is trying, or practicing, Yoga - instead of sitting on the couch? If you are a Yoga teacher, do not encourage this kind of thinking.
183). Yoga in Practice: In Search of the Perfect Yoga (Part 3)
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.
184). Yoga in Practice: Living in the Present Moment
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.
185). Yoga in Practice: Projecting Happiness
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.
186). Yoga in Practice: Speak with Mindfulness
Within the average Yoga class, or ashram, the principles of mindfulness are mentioned for the benefit of Yoga students, their friends, and the people they associate within the course of a day. Mindfulness is living in the moment, and putting the wisdom you have learned, during Yoga class, into practice.
187). Yoga in Practice: Teaching Yoga
If you are feeling incomplete, at this time, write down your passions, reflect on them, and notice that one will stir an overriding desire within you. This is most likely your dharma.
188). Yoga in Practice: Ten Solutions for Depressed Yoga Students (Part 1)
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.
189). Yoga in Practice: Ten Solutions for Depressed Yoga Students (Part 2)
As you know, anyone can feel a little depressed now and then - Yoga students are no different. Here are more methods to help Yoga students with mild forms of depression.
190). Yoga in Practice: Ten Solutions for Depressed Yoga Students (Part 3)
Within Yoga are many facets, but all of them lead to good health. A Yoga student who practices "once in a while," is better off than never having practiced at all, but should not expect to see significant results. This is why Yoga teachers have to tell their students the truth about expectations.
191). Yoga in Practice: The Impact of Yoga Teachers on Society (Part 2)
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.
192). Yoga in Practice: Time Management
You learn many things in a Yoga class, such as: Living in the present moment; but how can you put your Yoga into practice in today’s hectic world? We learn to meditate so the mind will stop multi-tasking, but once you leave the Yoga studio, or ashram, you have to face the world again.
193). Yoga in Practice: Turning Arguments into Treasure
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?
194). Yoga is "Unity"
Experienced Yoga practitioners often feel discouraged when a naturally gifted dancer, gymnast, or martial artist, performs an advanced asana with little effort. As I have mentioned before, there are people with elongated joint capsules and their extraordinary range of motion is a gift. You and I may have to work at it, but the many rewards of Yoga ...
195). Yoga is a Safe Solution to Weight Control
One more study tells the world, that Yoga can help with weight control and weight loss. The latest study was held by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington.
The study involved 15,500 healthy, middle-aged, men and women. This is a group that typically has difficulty with weight loss, since the number of calori...
196). Yoga is Self Improvement
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.
197). Yoga Teacher Certification for the Rich and Famous
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.”
198). Yoga Teachers Lead by Example - Part 1
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.
199). Yoga Teachers Lead by Example - Part 2
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.
200). Yoga Teachers Lead by Example - Part 3
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?
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