Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Paul Jerard, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center in North Providence RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher.
Articles by this Author
The Process of Yoga Instructor Certification
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Career
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Those who have taken their love for the discipline of yoga, and turned it into a profession, report a remarkably high level of job satisfaction. Whether you want to start your own business, or simply want to teach a few yoga classes per week, quality training is essential.
A Meditation Focus Strategy for Multi-tasking
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Meditation
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Everyone can use the benefits of meditation and concentration. From school children to business executives, the world will reap the rewards of a focused population. With the gifts of Yoga, and meditation, humanity could reduce crime, hunger, and war.
Kids Yoga: Enhanced Goal Setting Techniques
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
Have you ever noticed what a monumental task goal setting is for anyone? Some adults have no goals at all. So, why should we expect children to constructively set goals, in the age of attention disorders?
Yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 2
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
The Sun Salutations will help eliminate toxins from your body. By creating healthy circulation and speeding up the elimination systems, within your body, the Sun Salutations work like a tonic.
Yoga for Depression: Blame and Control
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
Some people silently carry blame around with them all of their lives. Others look at past mistakes and agonize over them. Mindfulness is a universal practice, taught in Yoga classes, that will help you live for now.
What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 4
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
Demonstrating and correcting Yoga techniques is only part of the job when teaching Yoga classes. A successful Yoga teacher must communicate with all students throughout the class, and keep the passion for Yoga going.
Yoga and Mental Self-Reconciliation
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
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Many of us need time to "find ourselves," and some of us never do. How can Yoga help a "lost soul?" Can Yoga really be a guide to better mental health? Where do you start to "pick up the pieces" and practice Yoga for self-reconciliation?
Yoga for Health: Are You Stressing Out? Take a Yoga Class
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
You could call Yoga the "mother" of all health maintenance systems. Many of today's health maintenance systems are "off shoots" of Yoga.
What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 3
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
Niyamas are the ethical observances of Yoga. Yoga teachers should know them by heart; Niyamas do not conflict with any law or religion.
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Tantra Yoga
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
A sex therapist is not usually a Tantra Yoga teacher. This is just another way to market and re-package sex therapy. If you happen upon a sex therapist, who also claims to be a Yoga teacher, do a little research first, and you may find the deeper truth about marketing.
Teaching Hatha Yoga: Designing a Lesson Plan - Part 1
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
Which asanas, or Yoga postures, should you select? How long should you hold each Yoga posture? What is the benefit of holding a Yoga posture for minutes at a time?
What Else Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know about Pranayama?
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
Since Yama literally means "control," you could say that Pranayama is control of "vital energy." When teaching Yoga classes, the four stages of Pranayama should be thoroughly explained. If you think in terms of a pendulum, it is much similar to the four stages of Pranayama.
Yoga: When Should You Consider a Private Lesson?
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
So who needs a private lesson when you can buy a Yoga video and learn from the masters? Learning Yoga should be a "piece of cake," right? Wrong; as a matter of fact - Painfully wrong.
Yoga Tips for Managing Anxiety and Cultivating Positive Energy
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
When I hear anyone, who can walk, or easily stand on two feet, make statements such as, "Life isn't fair" and "I don't have enough time to take care of my health" - it reminds me of Russell Conwell's book, "Acres of Diamonds."
What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 2
- By Paul M. Jerard Jr.
- Published 08/10/2008
- Unrated
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.