SW 363 THE - Science of Yoga

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

Yoga is an ancient system of spiritual development and transformation. In the process of spiritual development the practitioner of Yoga acquires a wide array of physical and psychological benefits that improves health and well being. Yoga and meditation (meditation is a branch of Yoga) has been demonstrated to be effective in relieving stress, treating anxiety and depression, preventing and healing injuries and improving the functioning of children with special needs. The Science of Yoga will explore the positive physical and psychological benefits of Yoga from a scientific perspective. We will examine scientific studies that have been done on the effects of Yoga and meditation to gain an understanding of why this system of spirituality has become an increasingly integral part of modern health and fitness practice. The ancient origins and philosophical foundations of Yoga will be evaluated in the context of modern understanding of physiological and psychological processes. Students in this class will practice Yoga and meditation techniques and keep a journal of the effects that they experience. They will compare their experiences with the data from scientific studies. Students will also share and compare their experiences from practicing Yoga and meditation with their classmates. Competences: S4, S1X, sic, S2C. Faculty: Elvrid Lawrence

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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