http://www.artipot.com/authors/12/paul-m-jerard-jr/ Latest articles by Paul M. Jerard Jr. from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/429487/yogic-insights-why-are-we-here.htm Yogic insight is a form of analysis, which allows each Yoga practitioner to find logical and rational answers to questions that confuse each of us. 'Why are we here?' is a question which has puzzled humankind since the beginning. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:03:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429487/yogic-insights-why-are-we-here.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429486/discover-the-secrets-of-karma-yoga.htm Within the Bhagavad-Gita, Karma Yoga is mentioned as a spiritual discipline, which is based upon giving and service without the desire for rewards. We might also say that Karma Yoga points us toward supreme consciousness through selfless service and actions of giving. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:03:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429486/discover-the-secrets-of-karma-yoga.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429485/discover-how-yoga-can-turn-your-life-around.htm How can Yoga turn your life around? Where do you start? If you are a Yoga student, a steady practice is a good start. If you teach Yoga classes, and have students in need of help, where should they start? At least some of us see a need for a starting point, which is an early form of self-awareness. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:03:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429485/discover-how-yoga-can-turn-your-life-around.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429484/become-a-yoga-teacher-finding-yourself.htm How do you define "finding yourself" and what does this phrase mean? Would becoming a Yoga instructor help one find himself or herself? There are many people, who struggle with their direction and purpose in life, but how can intensive Yoga training help? Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:03:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429484/become-a-yoga-teacher-finding-yourself.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429465/yogic-insights-five-solutions-for-progress.htm No matter who we are - we may feel "stuck" at times. We may see an obstacle and feel like we have hit the end of the road or a 'road block." How can Yoga help you when you struggle, at an impasse, which looks like there is only one solution? Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:34:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429465/yogic-insights-five-solutions-for-progress.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429463/yoga-teacher-certification-your-untapped-potential.htm What is your untapped potential? Why do people take a certification course to become a Yoga teacher? Could Yoga teacher training help you to find inherent talents that have remained hidden inside you? Let's look at these, and many other questions, related to finding natural resources within each of us. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:34:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429463/yoga-teacher-certification-your-untapped-potential.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429462/yogic-insights-faith-in-humanity.htm Could Yoga help you restore your faith in humanity? Have you ever had "one of those days" where everything seemed to go wrong? On one of those days, it may start with one crisis of the moment, and continue onto the next, until we become exhausted by the events of the day. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:33:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429462/yogic-insights-faith-in-humanity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429461/yoga-and-natural-healing-remedies.htm All forms of Yoga are being given a closer look by medical and scientific communities, due to the benefits of living a Yogic lifestyle. We often read or hear about the benefits of Yoga poses (asana), Yogic breathing techniques (pranayama), or meditation. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:32:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429461/yoga-and-natural-healing-remedies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429445/teaching-yoga-and-the-importance-of-doing-what-you-love.htm How important is it to follow your passion? How can you do your best when you are not doing what you love? These are questions humans have struggled with since communication began. Most of us realize we have a limited time during our working years. Who wants to spend years working at a job without rewards? Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:09:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429445/teaching-yoga-and-the-importance-of-doing-what-you-love.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429269/yogic-insights-a-closer-look-at-fear.htm The teachings of Yoga show us to look within for answers and solutions to obstacles; but there are matters that people do not want to look at, and there are matters we cannot change. Many people do not want to look directly at the source of their inner fears. A meditation session, devoted to looking at our phobias, might not be fruitful - unless we have professional guidance. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:06:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429269/yogic-insights-a-closer-look-at-fear.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429249/yoga-natural-healing-and-daily-treasures.htm We might hear: Hatha Yoga can be applied toward healing, without a mat or a visit to the local ashram, but how can this be? What daily treasures are we missing out on, and how can Yoga be applied toward healing outside of our practice time? Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:46:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429249/yoga-natural-healing-and-daily-treasures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429241/the-best-yoga-teacher-is-inside-you.htm Where can we find the best Yoga teacher? Who is the most mystical of Gurus? If I climb one more mountain, will the answers of my purpose in life be revealed when I get to the other side? These are questions each seeker (sadhaka) wants answered. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:44:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429241/the-best-yoga-teacher-is-inside-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429215/the-hatha-yoga-pradipika-for-holistic-health.htm There are a number of classical texts that Yoga teachers should become familiar with. Among them are the Gheranda Samhita, Shiva Samhita, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. It is believed that the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, written by Swami Svatmarama, is the oldest of these three texts. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:33:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429215/the-hatha-yoga-pradipika-for-holistic-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/428930/yoga-and-the-song-that-inspires-your-mind.htm Yoga and music hold an intangible power to cause positive arousal within the mind. The comparison of Yoga and music does not stop here. We might say that Yoga is a science, and music is an art, but both create innovation within the practitioners of these two disciplines. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:26:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/428930/yoga-and-the-song-that-inspires-your-mind.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409744/yogic-insights-making-time-to-give-thanks.htm How often do we talk to an acquaintance or friend, who says: "I wish I had time for Yoga."? We have all heard plenty of creative excuses to avoid Yoga practice, meditation, and taking care of one's health. Maybe you wish there was a way to get through to people who never seem to run out of excuses. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409744/yogic-insights-making-time-to-give-thanks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409742/the-yogic-art-of-living.htm Why do so many people practice Yoga? Why do students want to become Yoga teachers? What is the attraction to the Yogic path, which bonds so many people from around the world? Is the Yogic way a science or an art? Let's look at these issues closely, to unveil a timeless art of living, within Yoga practice. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:59:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409742/the-yogic-art-of-living.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409741/how-to-practice-ardha-chandrasana-for-seniors.htm Ardha Chandrasana, which is also known as "Half Moon Pose," is an energizing asana that leaves the practitioner with a sense of focused empowerment. It does not matter what age you are; if you can walk on two feet, you can still practice Half Moon Pose. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:59:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409741/how-to-practice-ardha-chandrasana-for-seniors.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409737/discover-the-benefits-of-yoga-meditation-practice.htm What is more valuable to you - a trained body or a trained mind? Most people would think about this for a second and decide that physical appearance, through training the body, is more important to them. In Hatha Yoga, we can easily see the number of students who pursue physical mastery through asana practice. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:57:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409737/discover-the-benefits-of-yoga-meditation-practice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409736/yoga-off-the-mat-about-perceived-limitations.htm It is amazing what a Yoga session can do for personal growth. I am not referring to the physical body, as much as the mindset of the average Yoga practitioner. It is agreed that Hatha Yoga is a great form of physical maintenance, but let's look at the changes that take place within the mind. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:57:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409736/yoga-off-the-mat-about-perceived-limitations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409735/yoga-off-the-mat-the-perfection-trap.htm Some Yoga teachers and practitioners get caught up in the pursuit of perfection. Will perfection help those who know us? The pursuit of perfection is noble, but if we become perfectionists, we will likely drive away those who love or care for us. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:57:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409735/yoga-off-the-mat-the-perfection-trap.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409734/become-a-yoga-teacher-one-step-at-a-time.htm Where, and how, should a student start to consider becoming a Yoga instructor? When choosing to take any path, we should take notice of where we are, the assets we have, and what direction we are traveling in. To intentionally reach any destination, we must develop a plan that helps us make the best use of time. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:57:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409734/become-a-yoga-teacher-one-step-at-a-time.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409733/yoga-off-the-mat-three-yogic-principles-for-achievement.htm The concept of deriving achievement from Yoga practice is nothing new. Yoga has the ability to alter anyone's direction in life. Throughout history, it has been possible to reach mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial goals by practicing or teaching Yoga. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:56:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409733/yoga-off-the-mat-three-yogic-principles-for-achievement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409732/yoga-off-the-mat-is-yoga-a-spiritual-pursuit-or-an-industry.htm There are many forms of Yoga. These styles focus on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Some Yoga styles focus on a combination of the above-mentioned aspects, for a completely holistic approach to good health. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:55:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409732/yoga-off-the-mat-is-yoga-a-spiritual-pursuit-or-an-industry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409730/the-extraordinary-part-of-yoga-training.htm Yoga can change your life from ordinary to extraordinary. When someone promises you the extraordinary, you might want to protect your wallet. In life, extraordinary results tend to be much more than we expected. Sometimes, the cost of a coaching session can be far more than we intended to pay. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:54:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409730/the-extraordinary-part-of-yoga-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409727/yoga-off-the-mat-youth-and-immortality.htm Did you ever feel as if faithful Yoga practice would grant you immortality? When we are young, we do not see the world with experienced eyes. This does not mean we should give up, but we should realize that Yoga is great for spiritual growth, prevention of ailments, a natural form of therapy, and a good form of pain management for the mind and body. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:41:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409727/yoga-off-the-mat-youth-and-immortality.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409723/how-yoga-and-martial-arts-create-successful-studios.htm Some people think Yoga and Kung Fu are polar opposites, but nothing could be further from the truth. Many of today's martial arts can be traced back to Yogic origins. At the same time, both of these systems develop human potential far beyond normal expectations. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:20:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409723/how-yoga-and-martial-arts-create-successful-studios.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409720/yoga-off-the-mat-what-are-your-dreams-worth.htm Yoga practice is much more than practicing postures on a mat for a few hours each week. Once the mat is rolled up, we begin to apply the teachings of Yoga to life. Granted, most people will apply the physical mastery, learned from Hatha Yoga, toward other physical activities. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:02:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409720/yoga-off-the-mat-what-are-your-dreams-worth.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409707/yoga-instructor-training-a-gateway-to-self-mastery.htm Taking an intensive Yoga course is a great way to take control of your life, direction, and destiny. Not everyone wants to teach Yoga classes, but an intensive course will instill inner confidence and reveal many methods for establishing self-mastery. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:40:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409707/yoga-instructor-training-a-gateway-to-self-mastery.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409704/yogic-insights-the-significance-of-dharana.htm Dharana is the sixth limb, of the eight limbs, described by Maharishi Patanjali, within the Yoga Sutras. We also classify Dharana as a focused concentration of the mind. In this world of cell phones, lap tops, and television, the mind becomes trained to sift messages quickly - without looking at them in depth. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:33:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409704/yogic-insights-the-significance-of-dharana.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409675/why-become-a-yoga-teacher-purpose.htm Just last week, I was asked, "At this point, what is your goal in life?" This question came from a respected colleague and fellow teacher. My answer came right away: "I want to spread the word about Yoga, because if everyone faithfully practiced it, we should be in a state of world peace." Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:02:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409675/why-become-a-yoga-teacher-purpose.htm