Namaskar,

Again, a special thanks to those of you who have been forwarding this newsletter to your friends who practice Yoga.

Also, thank you for your positive feedback about our last issue. Any comments you have can always be e-mailed to me directly at: aurayoga@aol.com

Paul

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Yoga in Practice 

"As I move through the layers of
other people's beliefs and opinions,

I see within myself a magnificent being,
wise and beautiful..

I love what I see in me,

..that I am part of all I see.."

by Ms. Louise L. Hay

Many thanks, to Ujie, for making me aware of this very deep writing by Ms Louise L. Hay.

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Eating Wisely and Weight Loss

Please bear in mind that I am not a dietician or a physician and my opinions are those of a Yoga teacher and life-long student of Ayurveda. Always consult your family physician before changing your diet.

With Spring in the air in North America - Many of you wrote me, to request a few more tips in relation to weight loss, eating wisely, and improving health through weight control. This is a follow up to that article I wrote in December 2004. You may want to refer back to that article to catch up with this one.

It may be generally agreed that eating wisely and weight loss do not often agree. Just look back that the parade of "fad diets," that didn't seem to work over the long term and, in retrospect, were not wise from the onset.

This article will be a "union" of ideas from Ayurvedic principles, modern fitness concepts, and overall strategies for better health.

It goes without saying that a vegetarian diet is healthy. Only a decade ago, there were many reservations among local physicians in New England, in regard to this concept. How rapidly knowledge, insight, and opinions change.

Marie, my wife, exposed me to the vegetarian diet. Before that, I ate what is now called the "Mediterranean Diet." The diet I eat, to this day, is a combination of the two. The combination of these two, "classic" diets, are easy for me to live with and it is not an effort, at all, for me.

That is the biggest hurdle for most people. Many of us take on a radical dieting change, that we cannot live with. Most of us can afford to make a few small changes at a time, instead of changing everything at once - unless you are dieting under the guidance of your doctor or dietician.

Therefore, I propose a few small changes to your eating habits that will make sense. You do not have to change them all at one time.

• Sit down and focus on eating your meal.
• Avoid television, reading, heated conversations, etc.
• Thoroughly chew your food at a slow pace and do not put more food in your mouth until you have swallowed the previous bite.
• Be aware of how hungry you are before your meal.
• Try to avoid too much time between meals, as this leads to over consumption and your stomach should never be more than three quarters full, after a meal.

Exercise tip: All of you practice Yoga and understand the many benefits of Sun Salutations, but have you ever tried weight resistance?

Strength training increases energy expenditure during a weight resistance training session. The high intensity of strength training indicates a high utilization of carbohydrates during a training session.

During the post-exercise recovery period, energy expenditure is elevated for a period ranging from two to fifteen hours (1). The increased energy demands are obtained by burning more calories, and a good portion of the calories are coming from fat stores.

Reference (1) - Melby C, Scholl C, Edwards G, Bullough R. Effect of acute resistance exercise on post exercise energy expenditure and resting metabolic rate. Journal of Applied Physiology 75(4): 1847-1853, 1993.

Even if you work every body part just once a week, this method of cross training will effectively burn calories. When you combine this with any aerobic activity, you have a powerful combination. Rowing and bicycling are good substitute forms of resistance too.

Strategies for results: Get help from a qualified Personal Trainer, Dietician, or a Life Coach. You could do it all yourself, but how much time do you have to "spin your wheels." without any progress. These services exist for those who don't want to waste time and want solutions now.

There is also the option of online Personal Trainers for a reasonable cost.

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Question of the Month 

Q: Is a Correspondence Yoga Teacher Training course comparable to on-site training?

A: Yes, Yoga home study certification courses are not a new concept. Written Yoga courses have been around for years. Yoga teacher training online (with technical Email support) is a new method of teaching. When you add Yoga and meditation videos to the audio CD's on the chakras, you have a powerful combination.

We still use many written materials, because they are so valuable, but Yoga videos and CD's make learning how to become a certified Yoga instructor much easier than it used to be.

Many reputable universities have correspondence courses and "night school" classes. Graduates of those same programs are always very successful "self-starters" in life.

Being an independent self starter is a key ingredient toward becoming a successful Yoga teacher. This is why we produce quality Yoga instructors, who believe strongly in the concept of continuing education.

Based on the number of calls we receive from spas, health clubs, ashrams, etc., there are a large number of employers eager to hire graduates of this correspondence Yoga teacher training course.

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FAQ Announcement

Each month, we will post one "question of the month." If your question is drawn, we will post it in this space. To submit a question, contact me at: aurayoga@aol.com

Have you visited our new updated site and improved FAQ's section?

http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/Yoga-questions.htm

We've added many questions and answers that we frequently come across.  Recently, we've started to break them down into categories, so they will be easier for you to find.

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Recipe of the Month

Vegetable Lasagne

Yes, I know it is Spring and this is a baked dish, but I never bake in the Summer, so this is the "last hurrah" before the warm weather.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dry lasagne noodles
• 6 cups high quality tomato sauce
• 2 cups chopped portabella mushrooms
• 1 pound low fat ricotta cheese
• 2 cups cooked spinach
• 1 pound low fat mozzarella cheese sliced thin
• ½ pound mild provolone cheese sliced thin

There are some lasagne noodles that don't require boiling. They save a lot of time. If the lasagne noodles do require boiling before use, do this first.

• Follow the instructions on packet, add some olive oil to prevent sticking, and then set them aside to cool slightly.
• Bring the tomato sauce to a boil, stir in the mushrooms, and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Lightly wipe the inside of your lasagne pan with virgin olive oil or spoon in a little sauce to prevent your noodles from sticking to the pan.
• Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit
• Place lasagna noodles in the pan to form a single layer. Alternate the pattern with each layer. For example: run them width ways for the first layer and length ways for the next. This locks them into place, when you slice it.
• Place one third of your ingredients between each layer of noodles and repeat twice more with noodles in between each layer. Spread more tomato sauce on top, if needed.
• Bake for approximately an hour and avoid burning any cheese.

You could use cooked grated carrots, garlic, onions, zucchini, broccoli, or eggplant to substitute for the spinach and mushrooms I used and you could also add a few olives.

There are substitutes for cheese, but that's your choice.

Mangi e goda! (Eat and Enjoy)

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Yoga Teachers Wanted 

New Yoga Job Opportunities

Massage Therapists and Yoga instructors needed.

Send resumes to: P.O. Box 467, Mountain Home, AR 72654.

HOT YOGA Teacher Position Open

SPACE Taipei seeks HOT YOGA teacher for staff position. In the heart of Taipei, SPACE is a contemporary, ultra modern yoga center infused with great respect for and practice of the ancient traditions of Yoga and Meditation.

We are seeking a committed, compassionate, patient, open- minded adventurous soul to teach HOT and FLOW yoga at SPACE. A one year commitment to living, teaching and thriving in Taipei is requested. Applicants will have a strong sense of bhakti and be dedicated to co-creating and
supporting a thriving yoga community in Taiwan.

Requirements: Certified or Registered Yoga teacher with 2+ years of teaching experience in HOT, MOKSHA or BIKRAM styles of Yoga. Each teacher will teach 15 - 90 minute classes per week. Classes will be taught in English . Applicants with fluency in Mandarin Chinese will be given
special consideration.

Teachers are rewarded with an exciting sense of opening up many new students to the benefits of Yoga in a multi cultural environment. Competitive monthly salary, healthcare benefits, housing allowance, Mandarin chinese lessons and opportunity to expand your teaching presence in Asia are
offered.

For more information, please contact Ateeka at moka@aloha.net- www.withinspace.com

Germany / Deutchland

The Yoga Loft, in Cologne (Köln) Germany is expanding the ashtanga class schedule & therefore searching for a regular, weekly ashtanga vinyasa teacher, and also someone available to sub classes. We offer classes in German & English but prefer if you can teach in German :) Get in touch with us: info@theyogaloft.de   www.theyogaloft.de
namaste.

Are you thinking about visiting China?

A start-up yoga school in Nanjing, China, needs one or two yoga teachers to work as Yoga trainers. If you are interested, please contact us chyuanyoga@yahoo.com or milleyxuan@yahoo.com

Instructors needed for brand new upscale Health Spa with state-of-the-art heated studio, due to open in May/June 2005 in Temecula, CA. offering classes in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Feldenkrais More info- contact Michele at:

Ajna Health Spa
web: www.ajnahealthspa.com
email: info@ajnahealthspa.com
phone: 760-802-5785
fax: 760-480-6345

Yoga Teaching Opportunities at new urban studio in TAIPEI.

Committed, compassionate, open-minded adventurous souls are invited to inquire about teaching opportunities at YogaSPACE - Taiwan's most well appointed yoga studio. Applicants will have a strong sense of bhakti and be dedicated to creating and supporting a thriving yoga community in Taipei. Seeking Certified Yoga teachers with 2+ years of teaching experience in Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga
or Hot Yoga - positions available beginning March 2005. Excellent compensation package.
Please contact Ateeka at moka@aloha.net

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Some of these Yoga teacher opportunities below may already be filled.

Central NJ Yoga Center startup seeking teachers with Ashtanga, HOT, or Pilates experience for partnership - no investment necessary. If you are interested, please contact Peter at: pmercatili@aol.com

We have 2 modern studio's in Staten Island, New York. We are looking for instructors for our new facility that want to make a home with us. We are a Health and Wellness Center offering Yoga,Pilates,Massage,Personal Training and much more. If Interested Please call Janine: 1 718 667 6100

Seeking experienced instructors for soon to open yoga studio in East Fishkill, NY. Please contact Luanne at: 845-223-6000 extension 11

I am looking for a yoga instructor for our amazing resort in Chiang Mai Thailand. Construction of the new Yoga rice barn within the rice paddies of the resort make a beautiful location for relaxation and meditation. It will be part of the spa where we also offer thai massage, ayurvedic treatments and focus on wellness.
If interested please contact Kelly - kelly.shaw@fourseasons.com

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Yoga Teaching Positions Wanted 

Finished a diploma in yoga course from Lonawala India in which I have training in various Asanas, pranayama, and meditation.

Work experience in health club as a instructor in which I taught yoga for controlling body-fat . I have additional work experience in teaching yoga and also various games, as a director of sports with college-level students.

Contact: VEENA TRIPATHI 109A SOUTH THIRD STREET PHILLIPSBURG N.J 08865 USA  Tel: 908-764-3962 or Email: veena_tripathi2001@yahoo.com

Experienced Yoga Teacher trained in India seeks Yoga teacher position in Boston, MA area. Contact: Dharmendra Singh

majdha39@yahoo.co.in

Experienced Trainer with Masters Degree in Physical Education seeks employment in UK or Canada.

mann_shine123@yahoo.com

We are twin sisters seeking Yoga teaching positions.

Hamideh Badiefard and Saeideh Badiefard

Address: 9921 North Sedona Circle Fresno CA zip: 73920
Cell phone: (908)-295-8427
(908)-295_6187
E.mail: h_badifard@yahoo.com
Saeedeh_badei@yahoo.com

Objective: Position as a teacher of yoga or assistant

Highlight of Qualification: Skills in Ashtanga yoga , Hatha yoga , Raja yoga , Kerya yoga, Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga, Karma yoga. Asanas, Pranayamas, and Meditation. Teaching yoga in different methods (Sivananda, Satyananda, Iyengar ) theoretical and practical.

Experience:
- Teaching yoga in Shiraz university , Shiraz , Iran , 1 year
- Physical & Mental Purification Research and Training Institute, Shiraz , Iran , 2001-2004
- Private lessons , Shiraz , Iran , 2000-2005

Education:
- The International Yoga Teacher Training Course with title Yoga Seromani (teacher of yoga ) in Sivananda Vedanta Centre , Neyyar Dam , India , 2001
- Certificate Course in Yoga in Pune University and Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M samiti , Pune , India , 2004
- Vipasana Meditation Course , Pune (Markal) , India , 2004
- Iyengar Institute , Pune , India , 2004
- The International Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course With title Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga -M.Y) in Sivananda Vedanta Centre , Neyyar Dam , India , 2004

If you own an Ashram or Yoga studio, and are looking for teachers, feel free to contact me with Yoga opportunities. We reach thousands of Yoga teachers worldwide and will publish "Yoga teacher wanted" ads for free around the middle of the following month. Contact Paul: aurayoga@aol.com

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Reciprocal Link Program 

Reciprocal Link Program for Healers and Yoga Enthusiasts

Are you a certified or practicing healer, from one, or more, of the many healing modalities? If you have a website, you can exchange a reciprocal link with us. With more links to similar and like-minded websites, you will enhance your search engine ranking.

This, in turn, will bring more visitors to all of our sites - which is, what we all want. A links page, for healers, that brings in more traffic from the internet, will be another added improvement for all of us.

If you are interested in exchanging links, please send your website address, and contact information, to Jade Burnside at the following Email address: resources@yoga-teacher-training.org

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