By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 There is a myth, which makes its way around alternative healing circles. Basically, there is a massive proliferation of the belief that visualization and wishful thinking are enough to succeed in life. The words work, motivation, and action, are not “in style” or “politically correct.” Sorry to say it, but [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 What is the method used by veteran Yoga instructors to reach their highest potential? Some teachers joke about it by saying, “Practice, practice, study, and practice again.” While this is partially true, there is also a step-by-step process to reaching your full potential as a Yoga teacher; but some people [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Every Yoga instructor certification course is run a little different from the other. How many certification programs teach interns about finding the teacher within each of us? Many do, but some do not. In fact, some Yoga teacher certification programs do teach, “Guru worship.” The principles of Guru worship do [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 The higher value of respectful and courteous communication, between a Yoga teacher and his or her students, cannot be understated. A harmonious classroom is the ultimate learning center for all students, as well as teachers. There are rare moments when Yoga instructors refuse questions, but let’s look at a possible [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Once you have become a certified Yoga instructor, there are a number of ingredients involved in your class presentation and future growth. Any person, who teaches any subject, must have good diplomatic skills. The leap from student to teacher is a large one, and it comes with newfound responsibilities. You [...]
The typical 200-hour Yoga instructor certification course contains ten hours of ethics discussions, but how many adults really need to hear it? Apparently, anyone who is in a position of authority must be reminded of guidelines for proper conduct. In any academic atmosphere, the student / teacher relationship must be reinforced with courtesy, respect, and [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Yoga has been shrouded in mysticism for thousands of years. This is not a bad thing, as the goals of Yoga are far beyond the pictures you see on the covers of Yoga magazines today. So, what are the real goals of Yoga? Should you go into a long speech [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 When teaching students about “living in the moment,” where do you begin? When a student has just come into your class from work, he or she may still be stressed out over commuter traffic, deadlines, quotas, or a family crisis. All of the talk about finding pure consciousness “goes in [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Here is a story, which has been heard a lot lately. It does not apply to everyone, but it has become a common theme. You have been practicing Yoga for six to thirty years. Ever since your Guru retired, you have noticed a sudden influx of young, unseasoned Yoga teachers. [...]
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Is Yoga certification online a new concept? Not really; correspondence courses have existed for decades - concerning a multitude of subjects. It was only a matter of time for correspondence courses to evolve into online courses. Higher education has learned to adapt to the needs of busy adults, who have [...]