Documents tagged 'Yoga Teacher'

Five Reasons Why You Should Not be a Yoga Teacher

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

Truthfully, there are no reasons why any of us cannot be, or do, what we want, as long as you are not hurting anyone. You should always strive to be the best you can be. However, you may find that many people create obstacles, in front of themselves, to avoid success. This is truly ironic that...

Yoga and Neck Problems: What's the Risk?

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

Firstly, a Yoga student, who has such a serious ailment, should get their doctor's permission before starting to practice Yoga with a teacher. If possible, get a doctor's referral to a particular Yoga teacher, who is more knowledgeable in this area. Many doctors often network with local Yoga...

Yoga Teachers Lead by Example - Part 1

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

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...

What is Chair Yoga?

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

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. All it takes is the motivation to get started. Most Chair Yoga classes don't use a Yoga mat, but...

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Yoga Business

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

The dark exists everywhere and so does the light. The dark side of human personality is in all of us. Unfortunately, Yoga teachers, priests, politicians, and police are human too. With that said, there are many caring Yoga teachers who their spend time working with seniors, fibromyalgia...

Job Security for Three Decades

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

There is a growing need for more Chair Yoga teachers. Education about the mental and physical benefits of Yoga has spread like "wild fire" in the past couple of decades; but what about the needs of those who are not so young and limber? In some parts of the world, the number of seniors will...

This is Not Your Grandma's Rocking Chair

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

Senior Yoga / Chair Yoga Is it possible that grandparents are working out more than any other members of the family? Absolutely - I see energetic Chair Yoga classes with as many as 50 people in a single class. Lately, I have been training local Yoga teachers to keep up with this popular...

Restorative Yoga for Stress Management

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

We now know that stress contributes to a multitude of ailments, such as: headaches, backaches, high blood pressure, stomach disorders, lowered immunity, muscular tension, depression, heart attack, and much more. Stress is definitely a "killer" and the source of many health problems. In fact,...

Secrets of Teaching Yoga

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

What you are about to read applies to teaching, in general. In fact, we are all teachers, to some degree. You teach your friends, co-workers, strangers and family members on a daily basis. The example you set teaches someone in some way. Whether you are a positive role model, or not, people,...

A World of Infinite Opportunities

Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr. Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

Many people feel that there is a limited amount of abundance, wealth, or chances to succeed in life. Furthermore, there is a solid belief that if one person succeeds, another must fail. This might be true, in some cases, such as in a small company or school, where opportunity is limited by...