Questions about Yoga and Meditation for a Worldwide Economic Recovery

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500



We received many questions today from Yoga teachers, studio owners, and students, about practicing collective meditation, positive affirmation, and prayer, with the intention of global economic recovery. Therefore, let me share the information discussed with you.

Q: When will the first collective meditation, positive affirmation, and prayer session meet?

A: As stated yesterday, we will meet on the second day of April, June, August, October, and December of 2009. At Aura, our first session is open to the public at our 21 Park Street, Suite 202, location in Attleboro. We will meet from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009.

Q: Will a donation be required?

A: No, there is no donation required at all. You should arrive early, as our center has limited space, but we have many chairs outside the studio in the enclosed hallway (between the offices and the main studio). We will do our best to accommodate those who arrive. My suggestion would be to arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Q: What good will meditation, positive affirmation, or prayer, do for the global economy?

A: You have a choice. You can do nothing and let the world happen around you, or you can take action by cultivating positive energy through the power of attraction. If we can create enough positive energy, we change ourselves and the world around us.

Q: Are you actually going to pray as a group?

A: Due to the fact that my students are from a variety of faiths, any prayer would be in silence. I have no desire to impose my religious beliefs on anyone else. However, there will be some time for silent prayer. With that said, I have never met a Yoga practitioner who was an atheist; but if an atheist showed up to this session, he or she is welcome to meditate in silence.

Q: What if I have a Yoga studio in Mumbai or California – should we do a simultaneous meditation session at our location?

A: As long as you organize your session on April 2nd, your positive intention will have an impact.

If there are any further questions, please feel free to contact me by posting in the comments at the bottom of this post. You are also welcome to contact me directly at my AOL address or by contacting: info@yoga-teacher-training.org.

© Copyright 2009 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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What Can Yoga Do to Help the Global Economy in 2009?

By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500

What can Yoga do to turn the world economy around? Do you feel helpless, when you see or hear the daily news? Does your heart sink when you see your new credit card interest rate? We hear a lot of pessimism from financial experts, which leads to much negativity in the stock markets.

People are losing their homes, jobs are being lost, and suicides are becoming an option to poverty. We could blame corporate greed, banks, and Wall Street; but what good would it do? We cannot afford to waste time blaming those who our tax dollars support. Now is the time for real solutions, and each of us has a silver lining of creativity.

What can Yoga teachers do?

In our classes, we should maintain optimism. Make stress management workshops available to your students and the general public. Teach meditation sessions which focus on positive outcomes. Proliferate positive energy, so that your students carry the seeds of hope to the rest of your community.

What can Yoga practitioners do?

Visit your local Yoga studio and cultivate positive energy. Give everyone you know a dose of optimism. Help anyone you can. Each of us has limitations, but collectively, we have the ability to help those who need it most. Keep your dreams alive and move forward, without taking financial risks.

This action requires an International effort among Yoga practitioners of all styles. This is much more than wishful thinking. There are Yoga practitioners in every country, of every religion, and every color. It is time to unite and take action.

How can Yoga practitioners help?

We can start with collective meditation, positive affirmation, and prayer. Here is a proposal for positive change in 2009. On the second day of each even month, we will practice collective meditation, positive affirmation, and prayer, with the intention of global economic recovery.

Why should you care?

The Great Depression was followed by World War II. Massive poverty is a breeding ground for hate, blame, and warfare. Without funds, many charities are already at risk. Local communities cannot support themselves, with thousands more unemployed people each month.

The economic downturn may not be your problem now, but if this economy keeps sinking, it will be. In truth, poverty is a social problem for all of us - no matter where you live.

Here is the plan of action. Join together and practice collective meditation, positive affirmation, and prayer, with the intention of worldwide economic recovery on the second day of April, June, August, October, and December of 2009. When the economy turns around, we can focus on world peace in 2010.

© Copyright 2009 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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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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