Archive for August, 2007

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

Yoga contains many methods for the cultivation of energy or life force, which Yogis call, “Prana.” People think of Pranayama as a Yogic breathing technique, only. Pranayama is much more than breathing. Pranayama is the cultivation of life force for your own health and those around you.

For those who have not yet found their true purpose in life, Yoga will reveal the hidden potential, which exists within each of us. Yoga is truly the oldest existing form of personal development known to mankind. It is up to us to pick up the pieces and build a better life.

Yet, Yoga does contain many answers, which will give us enough direction to transcend average thought. To go beyond our perceived limitations, requires us to study, look at the infinite possibilities, cultivate the positive energy from within, and project it out into the world by helping those who need it.

Remember the saying, “You can bring a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink?” Only those willing to help themselves are worthy of the massive amounts of energy you will spend helping them. Do not waste your time trying to help those who do not want it.

This is not meant to encourage selfishness, but your energy is much better spent on those who want to make a change for the best and those who willingly listen to you. If you want to develop the skills for hard selling, by all means “try to teach a pig to whistle.” It will waste your time and annoy the pig.

At a certain point in life, all of us realize that energy should be conserved and applied toward the best possible potential. So, “don’t waste your breath.”

© Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Dear Yoga & Pilates Enthusiasts of the Greater Attleboro Area,

The Fall Yoga / Pilates session will start on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, but you can join any time.

The Fall session will end on Thursday, November 15, 2007.

Regular Fall Schedule:

Monday: 6 PM – 7:15 PM Beginner / Gentle Yoga
Wednesday: 6 PM – 7 PM Pilates/ Body Sculpt
Thursday: 6 PM – 7:15 PM Beginner / Gentle Yoga

Aura Wellness Center
21 Park St.Suite 202, 2nd Floor
Attleboro, MA 02703

Phone: 508-222-0092

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Yoga Teacher Training in Massachusetts: http://www.riyoga.com
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FREE CONTENT: If you are a Yoga Teacher, Yoga studio, blogger, e-zine, or website publisher, and are in need of quality content, please feel free to use my blog entries (articles) – Please be sure to reprint each article, as is, including the resource box above. Namaste, Paul
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Sorry – There are NO VACANCIES left for the next Yoga teacher training.
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September Holistic Weight Control Workshops
With Paul Jerard, CPT, E-RYT 500

Each month on Tuesday night, Aura Wellness Center, will show case a different workshop.

Sessions will meet on four, Tuesday evenings, beginning in September 2007: 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.

The first Holistic Weight Control Workshop meets September 4, 2007.

What will you learn at the September Holistic Weight Control Workshop?

We will set realistic goals together, but setting a goal isn’t the end of losing weight.

In fact, it’s just the start of a battle in achieving great health and worry-free living.

You need the right information, and you need to take some serious action in applying what you’ve learned!

The Aura Wellness Center Holistic Weight Control Workshop will show you the shortest path to holistic fitness, good health, and weight control.

Below is a list of just SOME of the information you will discover:

- What the good fats are.
- Learn the art of substituting foods for more nutritionally dense variations.
- How proper planning of weight loss is done.
- Why proper breathing helps in reducing body weight.
- What tools are advisable to be used for losing weight?
- Where the best place is to eat
- What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
- What it means when you have a BMI over 30.
- There are 2 types of carbohydrates; and what is their relation to obesity?
- What aerobic exercises are necessary to burn extra calories and fats?
- Which exercises are most effective?
- How to create well-defined weight loss goals.
- How affirmations help in losing weight.
- Which beverages should be consumed and which ones are prohibited?
- What to do if tempted by a treat without gaining so much weight.
- The most essential elements in a sound and effective fitness plan.
- Why “fad diets” don’t keep the weight off!

Cost for 4 sessions is only $39.00.

© Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Dear Yoga & Pilates Enthusiasts of the Greater Attleboro Area,

The Summer Yoga / Pilates session started on Monday, July 16, 2007, but you can join any time.

The Summer session will end on August 30, 2007.

Regular Schedule:

Monday: 6 PM – 7 PM Beginner / Gentle Yoga
Wednesday: 6 PM – 7 PM Pilates/ Body Sculpt
Thursday: 6 PM – 7:15 PM Beginner / Gentle Yoga

Aura Wellness Center
21 Park St.Suite 202, 2nd Floor
Attleboro, MA 02703

Phone: 508-222-0092

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Yoga Teacher Training in Massachusetts: http://www.riyoga.com
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FREE CONTENT: If you are a Yoga Teacher, Yoga studio, blogger, e-zine, or website publisher, and are in need of quality content, please feel free to use my blog entries (articles) – Please be sure to reprint each article, as is, including the resource box above. Namaste, Paul
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The next Aura Yoga Teacher Training will be held in our Attleboro, MA facility, located at 21 Park Street, Suite 202 in downtown Attleboro.

Orientation night for Yoga teacher training will be Friday, September 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

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By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

Yoga has many methods to keep your mind occupied. Anxiety often stems from leaving the mind unsupervised, while letting negative energy, within the mind, "take the helm." We all have dark thoughts, which can rise to the surface in the form of worry, anxiety, stress, or a panic attack. Now, let’s take a closer look at Pranayama methods to prevent anxiety in everyday life.

Pranayama or Pranayam: These are Yogic breathing techniques for cultivation of life energy. Pranayama improves your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

For people in good health: Take the time to learn at least seven different forms of Pranayama. There are many more, but seven will give you plenty of alternatives to work with.

Learn Pranayama from a competent Yoga teacher, or Ayurvedic doctor, and continue your practice at home. As a general suggestion, Kapalabhati Pranayama, Bhastrika Pranayama, Ujjayi Pranayama, Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Brahmari Pranayama, Bahaya Pranayama, and Udgeeth Pranayama are a good start.

If you have a medical condition, you need to let your physician know exactly which Pranayama techniques you are practicing. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, please do not self-prescribe Pranayama techniques without a professional opinion. Your doctor will likely refer you to a competent Yoga teacher for Pranayama instruction. If not, you can still seek out a Yoga teacher, or Ayurvedic doctor, for advice.

Never practice Pranayama to the point of feeling faint. If you feel any dizziness, slow down and resume later. Listen to, and follow, the specific instructions your Yoga teacher, or Ayurvedic doctor, recommends for each specific Pranayama technique.

People often think Pranayama (Yogic breathing) is easy enough to do, but it requires that we follow instructions, exactly. For example: If your Yoga teacher, or Ayurvedic doctor, recommends a total of four minutes per day of Kapalabhati Pranayama practice, you should do no more, or less.

Many people think they should do more Pranayama practice and their health will improve faster. Treat Pranayama just like medicine and you will obtain the best results. Usually, you cannot take medicine one time and expect miraculous results.

So, why do some people practice Pranayama once in a "blue moon" and expect miracles? The reason is a belief in expensive pills, but a lack of faith in "free air." If you pay more for something, it should be of more value than something free – right?

The best things for your nutrition are free air and water, but many people have more faith in expensive pills. Never make the mistake of taking your breath for granted. Without air, we do not last long, so air is the most vital food of all.

Many people make the claim" "I know how to breathe." Do most people really know how to breathe "correctly?" With so many people being short of breath, due to incorrect breathing, stress, anxiety, and panic attack, most people have demonstrated that they do not know how to breathe correctly.

Pranayama is supervised breathing, in a specific pattern, for a specific reason. Many people are surprised at how good they feel after practicing Pranayama on a daily basis. If you start today, there is a strong possibility you will breathe your problems away.

© Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Dear Yoga & Pilates Enthusiasts of the Greater Attleboro Area,

The Summer Yoga / Pilates session started on Monday, July 16, 2007

The Summer session will end on August 30, 2007.

Each month the Tuesday night class will show case a different class. There will be no Tuesday classes in July.

Monday: 6 PM – 7 PM Beginner / Gentle Yoga
Tuesday: 6 PM – 7:15 PM – No Class in July
Wednesday: 6 PM – 7 PM Pilates/ Body Sculpt
Thursday: 6 PM – 7:15 PM Beginner / Gentle Yoga

Aura Wellness Center
21 Park St.Suite 202, 2nd Floor
Attleboro, MA 02703

Phone: 508-222-0092

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Yoga Teacher Training in Massachusetts: http://www.riyoga.com
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FREE CONTENT: If you are a Yoga Teacher, Yoga studio, blogger, e-zine, or website publisher, and are in need of quality content, please feel free to use my blog entries (articles) – Please be sure to reprint each article, as is, including the resource box above. Namaste, Paul
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The next Aura Yoga Teacher Training will be held in our Attleboro, MA facility, located at 21 Park Street, Suite 202 in downtown Attleboro.

Orientation night for Yoga teacher training will be Friday, September 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

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