The Yogic Art Of Living By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - Why do so many people practice Yoga? Why do students want to become Yoga teachers? What is the attraction to the Yogic path, which bonds so many people from around the world? Is the Yogic way a science or an art? Let's look at these issues closely, to unveil a timeless art of living, within Yoga practice.
There is a saying: "You can't have it all." Some of us want four assets of life all at once. These four assets are: friends, love, unlimited money, and good health. If you could ... Tags:yoga, yogic, yogic life, Yoga practice, yoga teacher training, yogic way
Practicing Hatha Yoga For A Personal Growth Path By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - In Yoga classes, we are taught about Santosha (contentment). Yet, how can we be content with our lives, when we are influenced by the past, and the society we live in? We have to accept the fact that we are products of our family, culture, and education. To accept oneself at "face value" and without judgment is the beginning of finding inner peace.
For each of us this is a starting point in the journey of Yoga practice, and the path of personal growth, which runs parallel to our Y ... Tags:Practicing, practice, Hatha, Yoga, yogic, health, healthy, Personal, Growth, develop, development
Teaching Hatha Yoga - How To Teach Students About Non-judgment By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - Recently, I received an enlightening phone call from a website visitor who had a few suggestions about changing my appearance. It seems we cannot all live up to our own expectations, or those expectations that are imposed upon us. The following is part of a conversation about Yoga, Santosha, and judging others.
Q: Why do you dress in western sports casual clothing? You do not look like an authentic Yogi. Orange or white robes would be more appropriate for a "true Yoga teacher." Yo ... Tags:Hatha Yoga, yogi, yogic, yoga, yogic happiness, non-judgement
Practice Yoga And Embrace Stress By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - Of all the concepts you will ever learn in a Yoga class, stress management workshop, or a combination of both, embracing stress seems to be the most difficult. Yet, we can improve our lives exponentially by accepting stress as a friend.
If you have learned how to cope with stress through pranayama (Yogic breathing techniques), asana (Yoga postures), exercises, meditation, relaxation, affirmations, and many more techniques, you have all of the tools to peacefully co-exist with stre ... Tags:yoga, yogi, yogic, stress, stress management, Yogic diet
Yoga For Happiness - Santosha For Successful Relationships By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - How can Yoga help someone with establishing and maintaining good relationships? Successful relationships require mutual effort from both sides. Whether a relationship is with someone at work, at home, or with a friend, there is a need to maintain a stable connection. If there is an emotional connection, such as love or romance, this can be complicated, but Santosha can still be applied.
The Purpose Of Yoga - Santosha For Your Health By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - What is Santosha and how can it help your health? Santosha is a moral observance (Niyama). Santosha literally means contentment or happiness. Yet, this is much more than a "Don't worry, be happy" guideline.
How often do people consider exercise, or diet, to be major factors, when they consider the state of their physical health? If you listen to any commercial on the radio or television, you will notice they address exercise and diet, almost exclusively. Physicians always mention ... Tags:yoga, yoga teacher training, santosha, yoga teacher
The Purpose Of Yoga - Dealing With Failure By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - 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? Remember the saying, "Misery loves company." Maybe you need better company.
What Should A Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 3 By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - 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. This means controlling angry thoughts, angry actions, and suppressing the ego as much as humanly possible.
