Do you wonder about the value of certifications earned on the Internet? How do you sort out who is reputable? When is a Yoga teacher correspondence course a viable option? How can anyone benefit from online certification? Will virtual training ever replace traditional face-to-face education of Yoga instructors? Let's review these questions and sort through your options.
ow does Yoga give you peace of mind? Each day is a new opportunity for all of us. For those who seek inner peace, Yoga is much like a compass, which directs us toward fields of happiness and unlimited opportunities.
Unfortunately, many people only see what they do not have. When you ask people what bothers them most about their lives, many of them will point to a missed opportunity or something that is difficult to possess.
When we consider the word "discipline," we might think of the military or harsh training. Yoga may not come to mind, when considering the many faces of discipline. Yet, Yoga is a genuine discipline, which has evolved for thousands of years, and it qualifies this description for two reasons.
Whether you are a Yoga teacher, or student, it is worthwhile to learn the art of Yoga off the mat. In Hatha Yoga classes, many of the daily benefits are believed to happen only within the confines of the class. It is time for students to discover the benefits of Yoga during daily life.
If you are a student, take the time to talk to your Hatha Yoga instructor about stress reduction techniques that you can practice at work and home.
In Yoga, many students consult their teacher, Guru, or Swami for general advice. These consultations are not always related to Yoga. For the student, the problem is finding reliable advice. He or she listens to the teacher for knowledge and helpful advice.
Where can you find concrete advice? Advice, in and of itself, is a form of connecting personal opinions, personal belief systems, and personal values into a recommendation.
Could Yoga be practiced in a way that allows you to make optimum use of time? Do you know somebody who is constantly late, stressed out, and unorganized? Usually, we hear about time management in a corporate setting, but Yoga can apply organized Yogic principles to your daily life. After all, Yoga has helped you to reduce clutter in your mind.
The perception of a "poor time manager" is someone who cannot fit one more responsibility onto his or her "plate.
In Yoga, self-discovery is the quest for truth, which begins within each of us. If we manage to avoid the pitfalls of self-pity, we often seek solutions outside of our being. A good example of this is when we try to change others, and when others try to change us.
How will Yoga help you find your inner child? The two words "inner" and "child," when combined, take on an identity of their own.
If one is in search of spiritual enlightenment, should he or she avoid success in all other matters? How many Yoga practitioners think that success is a bad thing? Abundance, success, and achievement are shunned by many Gurus. There is a logical reason for this, but there is also a drawback for all of humankind.
One of many reasons, for embracing poverty, is to practice Aparigraha (non- possessiveness).
How has the Yoga teacher community managed to flourish so quickly? It seems to have occurred around the time the web made rapid advancements in technology. There is no coincidence in the timing of the popularity growth of Yoga and Internet video technology. Here is what happened and why.
Until recently, most Yoga practitioners were dependent upon training with their Guru, in small groups, or training alone with a book.
Among the members of many noble causes, you will find Yogis and Yoginis. Causes such as: Charities for curing diseases, world peace, and saving the natural environment are filled with Hatha Yoga practitioners. While it is true that these people are performing Karma Yoga, what is it that draws them toward giving to others?
The core of all Yoga philosophy agrees with the values of the environmental conservation.
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.
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