Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA. He is an author of many books on the subject of Yoga and has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
Articles by this Author
Yoga in Practice - The Yama For Peaceful Co-Existence
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/23/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
Within Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, you learn many things, such as the Yamas and Niyamas. Yet, the moral ethics found within the Yamas and Niyamas are not always easy to apply to your daily life. The following is an example of using one Yama and applying it to your life.
Yoga in Practice - Ishvara Pranidhana
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/23/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
Ishvara Pranidhana is sometimes referred to as the last Niyama (restraint or moral observance). Ishvara Pranidhana means to surrender to a "Higher Power." Some Yoga teacher training courses skim over this subject to avoid potential conflicts.
Yoga For Happiness and Prosperity
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/23/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
There are so many traditional and contemporary styles of Yoga, that it is hard to keep track of them. Yet, each of them shares, at least, one aspect in common. Each style of Yoga will help the practitioner to find happiness and prosperity by finding oneself, and by truly understanding the depth of Yogic teachings.
Karma Yoga For Complete Happiness
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/23/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
In most Hatha Yoga teacher training programs, we tend to highlight it, but move on toward the concepts of physical mastery. Yet, physical mastery alone does not deliver complete happiness.
Yoga in Practice - The Secret Arts of Yoga and Meditation
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/23/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
Over years of study, Yoga training evolves into self-realization and transformation. Below is a question and answer session, with a student, who is seeking to find the answers to the mysteries of Yoga and meditation.
Yoga in Practice - Cultivating Healthy Relationships
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/22/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
In Yoga meditation, we look for answers within, and open our self-awareness, but we still have to relate to those around us. Relationships are a mystery to some of us, while others handle relationships like an art form.
Yoga Diet System For Losing Weight
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/18/2008
- Weight Loss
- Unrated
There is no need to make your dinner table a source of conflict. Natural food is just another choice. This is one reason why researchers, at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, in Seattle, saw positive dieting results from Yoga.
Yoga in Practice - How to Get the Most Out of Your Mind
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/18/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
In Yoga, mental health is approached from a pro-active mindset. Optimum mental health is the gateway to learning, self-worth, emotional stability, and communication with others. Let's look at Yoga's approach to getting the most out of our minds.
Yoga in Practice - Two Steps to a Clear Mind
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/18/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
Organizing the mind is just one of the many wonderful benefits of Yoga practice. Long-term students, of Yoga, manage to get the most out of each day, but is there a "system" to it? Let's look a little bit closer at Yoga's approach to daily life.
Yoga in Practice - Teaching Yoga With Humility
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/18/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
No matter how many signs you put up, cell phones ring off in Yoga classes. No matter how many rules you have, a small number of students continue to break old rules and create new ones. If you hand the studio policies to a new student, you may hear, "Why do you have so many rules?"
Yoga in Practice - Three Steps to Tranquility
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/18/2008
- Yoga
- Unrated
Luckily, Yoga has many methods, which reduce stress levels and bring about inner peace. Let's look at some methods you can practice to relax and live in tranquility.
Teaching Hatha Yoga - My Student Has a Back Problem
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 07/11/2024
- Yoga
- Unrated
When teaching Yoga classes, have you ever run into a problem that is not in the books? In such a case, you should consult your Guru, mentor, or a trainer of Yoga teachers, for further advice. Here is an example of such a conversation.
