...0's, look at the characters that we thought were big. Do you remember Skipper, Hoss, and Schultz? They are just average sized men by today's standards.

As a result of a worldwide obesity epidemic, there is definitely a need for more office Yoga classes, and a chair is the primary prop. Companies and governments are slow to change, but statistics tell the true story: Carrying extra weight, leads to many health problems, and is a health risk factor, which leads to a lack of production.

This scenario results in a tremendous financial drain on companies and governments. Therefore, a fitness program that is a combination of low impact and low friction movement, along with changes in one's lifestyle, is required. As you already know, Yoga in a chair is exactly what is needed.

Copyright 2008 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Yoga Teacher Training Aspects - Ethical Guidelines

...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 dignity. This behavior should be mutual, but Yoga teachers should clearly understand that the integrity of a student is not to be compromised, at any time, in the relationship.

With this said, all Yoga teachers are expected to be living examples of a healthy lifestyle. Yogic philosophy guides students towa...more

Yoga - An Ancient Cure For Modern Illness

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Yoga is the answer and as more people adopt it the word is spreading of the benefits that people are seeing is short periods of time.

People begin to change their expectations and change their goals to those that will deliver more of what they are really after and that is to enjoy life to the fullest for as long as possible.

By relieving stress, boosting energy and creating a better level of health, people who have adopted yoga into their lifestyle are fina...more

Universal Principles of Yoga: The Law of karma

...karma Yoga has many principles, which are interchangeable with any religion. Many people think of karma as fate; but karma is action, not fate. karma is also known as, The law of cause and effect.

We are responsible for our actions in this life and beyond. In contemporary terms we say, What goes around; comes around. Does this seem like a law that is specific to a certain religion?

Some would say, Yes, but this is a universal Yogic principle within all religions. There is no religion which has exclusive rights to the law of karma, but all religions address karma, in principle, even though the word, karma, may not be mentioned. Giving to those in need, without seeking a reward, creates good karma.

Karma Yogis exist in all cultures, religions, and races. In the...more

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