By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 New Yoga students should be made aware that there will be positive side effects from their Yoga practice. Their mind and body will function in true harmony as a result of daily practice. Students of Yoga often develop a newfound love for life and they usually think more clearly than [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Although Hatha Yoga is much more than exercise, we can make factual comparisons to other forms of physical exercise to understand how this ancient practice manages to have such an enthusiastic following. On the physical level, the practice of Hatha Yoga can help a student develop strength, balance, flexibility, and [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 With all the endorsements Hatha Yoga gets, you would think that new students might know the benefits of the practice. In fact, some surveys indicate that the majority of adults have never attended a Yoga class, in their lives. With that said, most teachers should have a prepared handout for [...]
By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 How can we spark student motivation and interest? Many times a lack of student attendance has nothing to do with the yoga teacher. For example: When students experience job changes, divorce, illness, a death in the family, or an automobile accident; these are circumstances, which are beyond the control [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 When training Yoga teachers about the specific needs of students, there are many discussions, which occur. One point to become aware of is the reason why a given student continues to come to your classes. When a student walks into class for the first time, there is a logical reason [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 You have experienced the benefits first hand, and decided to become a Yoga instructor. Now you want to spread the word about the benefits to children in public schools. After all, children are not getting enough physical education, they are very stressed out, and they are bigger than ever. It [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Have you ever wondered what draws, and keeps, students in your Yoga classes? The answer is quite simple - All you have to do is look in the mirror. During the course of a week, I am lucky enough to speak with Yoga teachers from around the world, so I [...]
Praise your students, when it is earned. Whenever a student tries his or her best, you should acknowledge the effort with praise. When you praise, you instill self-worth in your students. Self-worth is a must, for any person to find a valuable purpose in life.
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 What would you do if you had to substitute your Yoga class for an Aerobic Step class? What if one of the Step Aerobics students gave you a case of misplaced aggression because he or she was disappointed the Step Aerobics class was canceled? If you are considering teaching Yoga [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Any time you are sitting at the front of the Yoga class, in a teaching capacity, your role must fit comfortably into Yoga teacher / Yoga student relationship guidelines. This concept of "role playing" is a difficult transition for any Yoga intern, regardless of past experience. It is one thing [...]