- 16 Quick Tips for Eating at Restaurants or Work
Most of us eat at restaurants for a variety of reasons; time and convenience are the most common motives. Here is a prepared list of quick tips for eating out of your home. - A "Must Have" Yoga Book
At last, the mystery of how to pronounce Sanskrit terms properly has been revealed. Have you been looking for an English / Sanskrit cross reference? Are the exact pronunciations of Sanskrit terms still a mystery? Would you like to learn a lot more about Sanskrit as it pertains to Yoga? - A Meditation Focus Strategy for Multi-tasking
Everyone can use the benefits of meditation and concentration. From school children to business executives, the world will reap the rewards of a focused population. With the gifts of Yoga, and meditation, humanity could reduce crime, hunger, and war. - A National Holiday for Tolerance and Parenting (Part 1)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is explained in classrooms, to our children and grandchildren, in simplistic terms. Just this past week, I was surprised to listen to local children's views on the subject. They explained discrimination with such acceptance that I just listened in amazement. - A National Holiday for Tolerance and Parenting (Part 2)
Take control of children by shutting the Xbox, Play Station, television, and music off. If you want to send them to their room, take all the toys away. "Stick to your guns," and don't back down if you are right. Your children will be better for it, and they will grow up as balanced adults because of your courage "to stand up and be counted." - A Premium Yoga Teacher Course For An Affordable Price
Does an affordable Yoga teacher training option, for interns, exist anymore or is it pure fantasy? With the price of everything, except a house, going up; how can we expect to find a reputable training for an intern, who wishes to become a yoga instructor, at a reasonable price? - A World of Infinite Opportunities
There is enough opportunity for everyone. This should be your mantra: Observe your competition, learn from their mistakes, and when possible, copy their success. - Acts of Kindness Benefit Everyone
Do you really want to be happy? Everyone says yes, but the gateway to happiness makes some of us frown. The gateway to happiness, is giving to others. - An Objective View of Yoga
When you think of Yoga, what is the picture you see within your "mind's eye?" Many people still think of Hatha Yoga, and its many sub-styles, as the only Yoga around. This is due to the fact that outside India, Hatha Yoga (Union by Physical Mastery), is most commonly seen. - Back to School Responsibilities Again
This is time of year for great changes, but here are two changes that will impact your child for life and require a bit of work and commitment on your part. - Become a Certified Yoga Instructor - Online Training in the Current Economy
If you have your heart set on becoming a Yoga teacher, but your budget will not allow you to spend ten, fifteen, or twenty thousand dollars, on a certification course, you have to consider a few options. Should you talk to your family about a loan? Should you wait a few years? - Become a Certified Yoga Instructor: Training Options
Alyssa was excited about the changes in her life brought about by yoga. So much so that she began to contemplate becoming a certified yoga instructor. - Become a Certified Yoga Teacher - Do You Have a Passion for Your Job?
Among Yoga teachers, there is a common thread, which we may refer to as a "calling" toward teaching classes. A passion stirs inside each one of us to become a yoga teacher because we see how much the Yogic path has helped us personally. - Becoming a Yoga Instructor: Is it a Good Fit for Me?
Whether you're thinking of leaving your current job, or simply supplementing your income, becoming a yoga instructor may be the change you're craving. - Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 1
In comparison to many forms of exercise, the benefits of Chair Yoga far outweigh the risks. The therapeutic exercises work the body, from head to toes, to the best of any client's ability. - Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 2
We have all heard the saying, "Rome wasn't built in a day." Those words are extremely profound, when thinking about correcting poor posture and alignment. - Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 3
Flexibility is considered to be a "by product" of Yoga practice, but in the case of Chair Yoga, it is often "down played" or taken for granted. Since most Chair Yoga enthusiasts are seniors, the true value of flexibility is mobility. When you consider that mobility for seniors can be the difference between dependence and independence, flexibility is now of extreme value. - Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 4
Chair Yoga can easily work in harmony with most physical rehabilitation prescriptions. Many physical therapists have knowledge of Yoga or are teachers of Yoga. Many doctors, physical therapists, and medical professionals recommend Yoga to patients who are making a "come back." - Blog First for an Internet Presence
Business owners from my generation, and the generations before, had accepted the idea of investing in failure. We even had a formula of "cost per information call," to justify investing, in advertising, that would not show a profit for months or years. - Blog Marketing: Where to Start
Maybe you have just read something about how Blogs can help you establish a web presence, but you are not sure how to start. Here is a guide and a few tips to get you started and increase your Internet traffic. Blogs can help any business, but they require research, maintenance, and creative writing skills. - Can Yoga Really Prevent Anger Flare-Ups?
Yoga is said to cure almost every ailment known to humankind, but how do we define anger? Some of us feel anger the minute we wake up, while others never seem to let anything bother them. Anger is hard to place on the emotional spectrum, as it arises from a combination of thoughts, emotions, feelings, and circumstances. - Chair Yoga for Senior Independence
Until a certain age in life, words like dignity, quality of life, and independence seem to be more suitable for descriptions, or reasons, why independent nations had revolutionary wars, than for senior independence. However, for seniors, these words reflect the need to stay the course of independence. - Chair Yoga Vinyasa Flow
[Health-and-Fitness: Yoga] Here is an option for your Chair Yoga classes. There are seated flows and standing flows from the back, or side, of the chair. "The flow," which we know as "Vinyasa," is synchronized breathing with movement. This brings to mind vigorous Yoga classes for young, energetic, and fit Yoga students. However, Vinyasa can be gentle, too. - Communication Skills for Yoga Teachers
Here is an oxymoron for you: Some of the best Yoga teachers are great listeners. This is a general guideline for Yoga students who aspire to teach some day. Listening skills, in Yoga, start when you take your first class, as you learn by hearing, watching, and doing. - Confessions of a Yoga Teacher
Finally, some of the "Yoga and Weight Loss" studies have come in, and even, a little bit of Yoga is much better, than none, for weight control, but there are a number of reasons why. - Could a Blind Man Become a Yoga Teacher?
Yoga means union or unity. Where is the "unity" in discrimination? Discrimination originates from a closed mind. Discrimination works closely with intolerance and can lead to unjustified acceptance of blatant lies, or worse. - Creating Your Meditation Space At Home
Each of us will approach this issue differently. For some of us, the particular place where we mediate daily is very important. Some people decorate the place where they meditate to resemble a special place, a holy place, or a retreat. - Cultivate a Positive Mind-Set Through Meditation
You have the ability to create your own mind-set. Whether your attitude is positive or negative, is up to you. The ability to change your environment, circle of friends, and attitude, is within your control. - Delta Force to New Orleans
If you are wondering why the United States can send troops around the world, but failed to respond to a domestic emergency in a timely manner, you are not alone. Expect the lack of planning for emergency relief, in the aftermath and devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina, to be the subject of a federal investigation. - Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 1)
When doing anything that requires a major change, a call to action is one of the hardest hurdles to overcome. There are so many people who wish for goals, but do not plan to go after them. Let's look at a few ways to make your plan of action to become a Yoga teacher. - Designing a Plan to Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 2)
While you are at it, make sure that you are calling a Yoga teacher training center and not a "diploma house." If they certify everything from pet sitting to web design, what do you think they really know about teaching Yoga? - Diabetic Students and Yoga - What to Expect
The effects of Yoga, on persons with diabetes, are extremely healthful, and sometimes, cause the unexpected. Be conscious of potential effects of yoga on diabetic students. - Discover How Yoga can Improve Workplace Safety and Health
Even a worker who is disgruntled will realize the benefits of a corporate Yoga program. Yoga also helps employees develop new life skills such as anger management, stress reduction, moderate diet, healthy living, self-esteem, and much more. The truth is: There are so many benefits to be gained by introducing Yoga into the corporate sector that management is "crazy" not to offer it. - Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals - Part 1
Time is valuable and there are a number of successful methods for goal realization. Yoga will cross train your mind and body for maximum potential. Imagine being able to optimize your attitude in one hour, per day, or less. - Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals - Part 2
At this point, let's break down the major components of a typical Hatha Yoga session, and see how each one will enable you to reach your goals. - Discover Your Path to Success - Part 1
To many people, success is a "fairytale" and as elusive as a Yeti. In reality, success is just around the corner, and sometimes already exists, as hidden treasure. - Discover Your Path to Success - Part 2
Time taken for self-analysis is so important in developing your road map to success. Let's continue with a few more questions to ask yourself - before we go into the heart of the formula for personal success. - Discover Your Path to Success - Part 3
You will get the urge to make up for lost time. You now want to jump ahead at "light speed." If you already read Parts One and Two of this series, you are way ahead of the pack. - Discover Your Path to Success - Part 4
As humans, we have progressed in so many ways, but we have lost touch with our bodies, nature, and the power of prayer. There seems to be a spiritual renaissance, of sorts, going on in the "new age" movement. - Don't Focus on Failure
- Don't Overeat on the Holidays
It's that time of year again - when all of us could learn a little restraint and still be able to enjoy ourselves at the same time. Please observe, or pass on the following information, to your loved ones, friends, and students. - Eating Wisely and Weight Loss
- Eight Amazing Benefits of Teaching Yoga
If you are thinking of becoming a Yoga teacher and want to find out some reasons why you should here are eight great ones. - Even More about Communication Skills for Yoga Teachers
Who are some of the best teachers a Yoga instructor could have? The answer should not surprise you, but it is our Yoga students who create the best Yoga teacher from within us. Consider this: Random questions develop complete knowledge of any given subject. - Facts About Accepting Change
In order to be successful in life, we have to accept the fact that everything around us changes, all the time. Once you have reached the point where you can accept, it is time to adapt to the world around you. - Facts About Chakra Awakening
Chakra awakening is highly a debatable topic, with two distinctly different schools of thought. The answer could be, "Yes" or "No", depending upon which school of thought you are trained in. - Facts about Designing Unique Internet Sales Letters (Part 1)
A unique sales letter has many benefits, but unique keyword content and increasing targeted traffic, to your website, are just two of them. Once traffic arrives, a great sales letter should do its job, but where do you start? Below is a system for building web copy that sells like a clone of your best sales person. - Facts about Designing Unique Internet Sales Letters (Part 2)
Your headline, and the following sub-headline, will make or break your web sales copy, but let's take a closer look at the sub-headline's purpose. It can differ, depending upon the writing approach you choose; the sub-headline might be a supporting statement, a claim, or a question. Below are some examples for you to analyze and develop your own ideas for Internet sales copy. - Facts About Giving to Charity
In order for nature, and the universe, to flow in harmony, we should all regularly give to charities, whenever it is possible to help someone in need. This is practicing Yoga "off the mat." - Facts about Martial Arts for Kids - Part 1
There are many myths about martial arts training, and the general public accepts some as fact. In the following article, I have outlined general guidelines, and precautions, for parents who are considering enrolling their child, or children, into martial arts. - Facts about Martial Arts for Kids - Part 2
In this continuing series, let's address more issues and frequently asked questions that concern parents who seek to enroll their child in a martial arts program. The first question in this part is possibly the most important one of all. - Facts about Martial Arts for Kids - Part 3
Over the long-term, the wrong after school activities result in very expensive health and psychological care. Therefore, look at martial arts as preventative medicine, and as a bonus, your child is staying out of trouble. - Facts about Martial Arts for Kids - Part 4
As a parent, you want your child to get the optimum martial arts experience every time they train. This can only happen if the martial arts school establishes clear guidelines for conduct and if all the children participating are "team players." - Facts about Martial Arts for Kids - Part 5
Children learn much more about violence on the television, playing with video games, and dealing with daily life, than they will ever learn in a karate class. Even if a Karate teacher was the classic "evil sensei," that you may have seen in the Karate Kid movie or on Kung Fu Theatre, most children can think of far worse violence. - Facts about Success Programs for Kids - Part 1
What is the importance of an early childhood success program? What is a good success program for kids? When should my child start a success program? Can't I just wait and let my child make up his or her mind? - Facts about Success Programs for Kids - Part 2
Many parents have the best of intentions, but end up over handling their son's or daughter's activities. Perfection is not realistically expected of adults, so why do we demand it from our children? - Facts about Success Programs for Kids - Part 3
A child's development cannot be put on hold. He or she will learn something new every day, and you want to make sure the information learned is structural and positive. You can take control of your child's destiny when you understand that everything is an influence. - Facts about Successful Yoga Teachers (Part 1)
First things first: Are you "selling Yoga?" If you accept a fee for teaching Yoga, no matter how small or large, you are selling Yoga. If you do not like my frank approach to this issue, then teach Yoga for free. This is not a problem, and that is good Karma Yoga. - Facts about Successful Yoga Teachers (Part 2)
How do you define success for a Yoga teacher? Each Yoga instructor will have a different answer. What is important to one Yoga teacher may be of little importance to another. However, each Yoga teacher has the passion for Yoga within him or her. - Facts about Successful Yoga Teachers (Part 3)
Do successful Yoga teachers produce more successful teachers? The short answer is, "Yes, they do." Tirumalai Krishnamacharya produced many good Yoga teachers, but how many of us could match his accomplishments? Among his many Yoga students are four Master Yoga teachers: Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar, Indra Devi, and T.K.V. Desikachar. - Facts About Successful Yoga Teachers (Part 4)
Do you have survey forms for your Yoga students? You should - and also give them a reward for their participation. They are helping you learn what they want, and this is something you cannot afford to speculate on. - Facts About the Art of Influence
All of us could work on our skills of influencing others, whether it is within a company, a family, or a group of friends. Within the corporate world, influence is a power that you can control with your supervisor, upper management, customers, and co-workers. - Facts About Yoga Business Coaching Services
There was a time when the use of the words, 'Yoga' and 'business,' in the same sentence, would have been considered 'shameful.' However, when you have a Yoga studio, pay for a lease, advertising, insurance, utilities, and more - you know this is serious business. Whether you own a Yoga studio, or are an independent contractor, your money is 'on the line,' and possibly your life savings. - Financial Freedom: In Rough Economic Waters
Many businesses, and families, are struggling within the framework of the present economy; however, some people are still finding new ways to "think outside the box." The economy is like the speed limit on the highway; some people stay the course, while others pull into the high-speed lane and give it all they've got. - Fireworks after Yoga Day USA
There is an interesting press release from Medical News Today. The article is titled, "Yoga Day USA and The Distortion of Yoga in America." - First Limb of Yoga - Ahimsa and Satyam
According to Maharishi Patanjali, the Yamas are the first limb of Yoga. Ahimsa is often referred to as the first Yama of non-violence. Satyam or Satya is the second Yama of truthfulness. - Five Reasons Why You Should Not be a Yoga Teacher
Truthfully, there are no reasons why any of us cannot be, or do, what we want, as long as you are not hurting anyone. You should always strive to be the best you can be. However, you may find that many people create obstacles, in front of themselves, to avoid success. - Follow up on New Concepts with Action
- Four Keys to Time Management
It's only human to put things off and most of us do. Even, highly successful people find ways to waste time, but procrastination and lack of planning are "time killers." You can use the following principles for goal setting, in your place of work, or on your next home improvement project. - Fuel for Motivation
How can you stay energized in the face of so many obstacles? Why do some people look at life from a positive point of view all the time? What is the formula for success? - Give Us Free Yoga
Can you find good quality Yoga classes for free? Sometimes you can, and many introductory Yoga class packages are free, or priced, so low, that they might as well be. - Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime
Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on the fast track to success, and one such solution is not usually far from home. - Goal-Setting and the Obstacle of Life
What can you do to stay on track, when life throws so many obstacles in the way? How are you supposed to keep your chin up when the economy is down? How can you practice positive thinking "under fire?" - Hatha Yoga - The Path to Focus and Concentration
Some surveys claim that two thirds of the adult population, in North America, has never practiced any form of Yoga. Although Yoga is globally more popular than ever, it is still hard to get the vast majority of adults, to understand the many deeper benefits of steady practice. - Hatha Yoga Myth - Losing Weight
Those, in search of the latest weight loss secrets, have started to look deeper into a 5,000 year old science of life (Yoga) for solutions to obesity. Does Yoga really have solutions for those in search of a remedy to lose weight, or is this all just a bunch of "hype?" - Hatha Yoga Solutions For Your Hips
When we consider Yoga solutions for our hips, we often think in terms of physical tightness, which occurs over time. Our hips are largely ignored until we feel pain in them from excessive sitting, trauma, arthritis, or gradual joint wear. - How could a Shy Person Become a Yoga Teacher?
The calling to teach Yoga classes can reach into any of us, but what about obstacles which hold each of us back. A shy person may want to become a Yoga instructor, but how can he or she develop the voice of a Yoga teacher? - How Long Does It Take to Become a Certified Yoga Teacher?
Being a yoga instructor is a very rewarding career, especially if you have a passion for helping others grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. - How Should Meditation Be Covered During a Yoga Teacher Certification Course?
Most students, of Yoga, become proficient at asana and pranayama with practice, but struggle with the ability to meditate. Yoga teachers often mention the importance of practicing meditation at home, but students often "put it off." - How Should the Topic of Asana Be Covered in a Yoga Teacher Certification Course?
If you are going to teach Hatha Yoga classes, there are many subjects to cover, but asana (posture) is often the starting point of most Yoga teacher training courses. It could be debated that we should follow the Eight Limbed Path, as explained by Maharishi Patanjali, by reviewing the first two limbs (Yama and Niyama) before asana. - How Should the Topic of Philosophy Be Approached in a Yoga Teacher Certification Course?
The philosophy component is not what most Yoga teacher interns want to learn. Most people, in general, feel that Asana (Yoga posture) is the heart and soul of our practice. If life were measured only on the physical plane of existence, this might be true, but humans are also connected by mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. - How Should the Topic of Pranayama Be Covered in a Yoga Teacher Certification Course?
When teaching Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Techniques), to a student who is new to Yoga, you realize that beginners take their breathing for granted. It is natural to take breath and life for granted. - How to Become a Successful Yoga Teacher
A balanced approach to physical, mental, spiritual, influential, and monetary success is easier for most of us to live with. Let's take a look at the five successes and see how you can build on them, help others, and live the best life you can. - How to Become a Yoga Instructor
Is yoga a key part of your health and fitness routine? Are you interested in becoming a yoga instructor? Teaching is a wonderful opportunity to enrich your life, and make a difference in the lives of others. If yoga is one of your talents, consider sharing your gift, and teaching yoga professionally. - How to Become The Best Possible Yoga Teacher
Once an intern graduates from a yoga teacher training course, there are many high expectations. Within each of us, these expectations will differ, because we do not all want the same thing. There are many different fields for Yoga teachers to pursue. Physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health will not be addressed equally by any two Yoga teachers. - How to Deal with the Price of Gasoline
On any given day, the weather trend is usually the first subject of conversation. During the past month, anywhere you go in the United States, the price of gasoline has become a primary topic to complain about. Most people, and businesses, feel helpless when looking toward winter's fuel bills. - How to find the right Yoga teacher?
- How to Get the Most out of Your Yoga Vacation
A sudden jump in fuel costs may alter your vacation plans, but it is important to get away from your regular working routine. Let's look at options you can do during vacation, without costing you "an arm and a leg." - How to Give Dynamic Stress Management Presentations (Part 1)
Depending on your line of work, you may be called upon to give a stress management presentation or organize a workshop. Usually, the person who gives a stress management workshop is a public speaker, physician, counselor, or Yoga teacher. - How to Give Dynamic Stress Management Presentations (Part 2)
When considering how to start your stress management presentation, here is a brief list of "don'ts." Do not start by apologizing, tapping your microphone, or making a joke. A little measured humor in your presentation is fine, but do not start with a joke. Whether you get laughs or not, this is not stand up comedy routine and can get you "side tracked." - How to Make Your Business Thrive in the 21st Century
After location, marketing, and a business plan, our customer service is what keeps repeat business coming back for more. If you don't value your repeat business, your competition will. - How to Shift Gears, Change Careers, and Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 1)
Do you enjoy practicing Yoga? Does teaching Yoga seem like your ultimate dream job? Does the thought of becoming a Yoga teacher feel like a "calling from within?" How would you pay your bills teaching Yoga? If your life mission is becoming a Yoga teacher; let's look at a few practical solutions to your obstacles. - How to Shift Gears, Change Careers, and Become a Yoga Teacher (Part 2)
How would you pay your bills by teaching Yoga for a living? Everyone needs a certain amount of income to live on and Yoga teachers are no different. Yoga jobs may not instantly "fall into your lap." So what can you do to make a painless transition into becoming a Yoga teacher full time? - How to Succeed as a Yoga Teacher
Upon successful graduation from a Yoga teacher training course, many new Yoga teachers feel they still need some direction. After spending five months, up to years, with a Master Yoga teacher, Swami, or Guru, the new Yoga teacher has left the nest, but where should he or she go from there? - How to Teach Anger Management to Your Child
Most of us recognize the continuing escalation of violence around us, due to intolerance, and many of us blame it on somebody else. Parents teach their children, all the time, and when one of us displays "road rage," while our child is in the car, we teach a brand new skill set. - How to Teach Yoga in the Corporate Marketplace (Part 1)
Many Yoga instructors, and Yoga teacher interns, are seeking methods for reaching into the corporate sector. After all, the corporate sector is almost as alluring as a government contract. Yet, there is a mystery surrounding how Yoga teachers should enter the corporate world. Below are some of the most effective ways to establish a strong business as a Corporate Yoga Teacher. - How to Teach Yoga in the Corporate Marketplace (Part 2)
This prepares you when you talk to the public about what you do. To state: "I teach Yoga classes," is not enough of an explanation - if the person you talk to has a mental picture of Yoga as just a bunch of pretzel poses, displayed by show-offs. - Insider Secrets to Marketing your Yoga Teaching Service (Part 1)
There are many choices, when it comes to advertising and marketing your Yoga teaching skills for Yoga studios and Yoga instructors. As I've mentioned in other books, and interviews, the biggest difference between advertising and marketing, is cost. Advertising will usually cost you money. Marketing and public relations can sometimes cost you nothing, if you do it yourself. - Insider Secrets to Marketing Your Yoga Teaching Service (Part 2)
I don't care if you're teaching Yoga in a cellar, barn, loft, garage, in the woods, at the beach, or just thinking about it. People won't know you are a Yoga teacher, if you don't announce it. - Insider Secrets to Marketing Your Yoga Teaching Service (Part 3)
The bottom line is that you will never find a better advertising tool, at this time, than your own web site. You can get a free web site, Blog, or a paid web site for next to nothing.
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