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Yoga and Saxophone Performance: the Integration of Two Disciplines
Yoga and Saxophone Performance: The Integration of Two Disciplines by Allison Dromgold Adams A Research Paper Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Musical Arts Approved November 2012 by the Graduate Supervisory Committee: Kay Norton, Chair Gary Hill Timothy McAllister Albie Micklich Eileen Standley ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY December 2012 ©2012 Allison Dromgold Adams All Rights Reserved ABSTRACT The integration of yoga into the music curriculum has the potential of offering many immediate and life-long benefits to musicians. Yoga can help address issues such as performance anxiety and musculoskeletal problems, and enhance focus and awareness during musical practice and performance. Although the philosophy of yoga has many similarities to the process of learning a musical instrument, the benefits of yoga for musicians is a topic that has gained attention only recently. This document explores several ways in which the practice and philosophy of yoga can be fused with saxophone pedagogy as one way to prepare students for a healthy and successful musical career. A six-week study at Arizona State University was conducted to observe the effects of regular yoga practice on collegiate saxophone students. Nine participants attended a sixty-minute “yoga for musicians” class twice a week. Measures included pre- and post- study questionnaires as well as personal journals kept throughout the duration of the study. These self-reported results showed that yoga had positive effects on saxophone playing. It significantly increased physical comfort and positive thinking, and improved awareness of habitual patterns and breath control. Student participants responded positively to the idea of integrating such a course into the music curriculum. -
Yoga: Intermediate 1 Credit, FALL 2018 T/TR 7:30Am - 8:45Am / RAC 2201 – Fairfax Campus
George Mason University College of Education and Human Development Physical Activity for Lifetime Wellness RECR 187 003 – Yoga: Intermediate 1 Credit, FALL 2018 T/TR 7:30am - 8:45am / RAC 2201 – Fairfax Campus Faculty Name: Chris Liss Office Hours: By Appointment Office Location: TBA Office Phone: 703-459-3620 Email Address: [email protected] Prerequisites/Corequisites - RECR 186 or permission of the instructor University Catalog Course Description Emphasizes mastery of yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques) to enhance physical and mental concentration. Focuses on 10 new yoga poses and practice of the complete Sun Salutation. Course Overview Readings, lectures, demonstrations and class participation will be used to analyze the practice of yoga asana and yoga philosophy. •Students with injuries or pre-existing conditions that may affect performance must inform the instructor. •Students with specific medication conditions, limited flexibility or injuries will learn appropriate modifications of poses for their own practices. •All e-mail communication will be through GMU e-mail system – the Patriot Web Site. •Students are requested to bring their own yoga mat to class. •Comfortable stretch clothing are required. No street clothes may be worn. Course Delivery Method: Face-to-face Learner Outcomes or Objectives This course is designed to enable students to do the following: 1. Demonstrate at least 25 asanas, including proper alignment. 1 Last revised February 2018 2. Identify the poses and demonstrate proficiency in “Sun Salutation” (Surya Namaskar); 3. Classify asanas as to their types. 4. Name the benefits and contra-indications of asanas. 5. Develop proficiency in the practice of three types of pranayama 6. -
Yoga Healthy Living Mindfulness Connection Celebration
Winter 2014 NOVEMBER | FEBRUARY INSPIRATION INSIDE! Yoga Healthy Living Mindfulness Connection Celebration Stockbridge, Massachusetts | 800.741. 7353 | kripalu.org MISSION DRIVEN, DONOR SUPPORTED OUR MISSION Kripalu’s mission is to empower people and communities to realize their full Welcome to potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of yoga. WHO WE ARE Established in 1974, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health is the premier destination for individuals and organizations seeking a joyful, inclusive, and compassionate winter at Kripalu environment for wellness, learning, and retreat. Located on a breathtaking campus in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Kripalu offers more than 700 programs a year that deliver life-changing, immersive experiences to nearly 40,000 guests. The campus is also home to the renowned Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda, offering certification programs to yoga teachers and Ayurvedic practitioners. The largest yoga-based retreat center in North America, Kripalu is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org | 1 WinTER 2014 NOVEMBER–FEBRUARY A LETTER FROM OUR CEO As the trees and hills surrounding Lake Mahkeenac prepare for winter, a stillness and peace is settling on the Berkshires, as if all things are readying for a season of introspection and transformation. DON’T MISS… Winter is a natural time to retreat; to explore deeply, reconnect to our core being, and return to that Contents sense of joy and love that connects us all. HARVILLE HENDRIX AND EXPERIEncE KRIPALU Kripalu is also in a state of renewal and transformation. If you have visited lately, you know that we HELEN LAKELLY HUNT have been working to improve all aspects of our retreat center, from facility upgrades to curriculum DECEMBER 5–7 6 R&R Retreat enhancements, in an effort to revitalize every facet of the retreat experience. -
A SURVEY of YOUTH YOGA CURRICULUMS a Dissertation
A SURVEY OF YOUTH YOGA CURRICULUMS A Dissertation Submitted to The Temple University Graduate Board in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY By Robin A. Lowry August, 2011 Examining Committee Members: Ricky Swalm, Advisory Chair, Kinesiology Michael Sachs, Kinesiology Catherine Schifter, Education Jay Segal, Public Health ii © Copyright By Robin A. Lowry 2011 All Rights Reserved iii ABSTRACT A SURVEY OF YOUTH YOGA CURRICULUMS By Robin A. Lowry Doctor of Philosophy Temple University, 2011 Doctoral Advisory Committee Chair: Ricky Swalm, Ph. D. Introduction: Yoga is increasingly recommended for the K-12 population as a health intervention, a Physical Education activity, and for fun. What constitutes Yoga however, what is taught, and how it is taught, is variable. The purpose of this study was to survey Youth Yoga curriculums to identify content, teaching strategies, and assessments; dimensions of wellness addressed; whether national Health and Physical Education (HPE) standards were met; strategies to manage implementation fidelity; and shared constructs between Yoga and educational psychology. Methods: A descriptive qualitative design included a preliminary survey (n = 206) and interview (n = 1), questionnaires for curriculum developers (n = 9) and teachers (n = 5), interviews of developers and teachers (n = 3), lesson observations (n= 3), and a review of curriculum manuals. Results: Yoga content was adapted from elements associated with the Yoga Sutras but mostly from modern texts, interpretations, and personal experiences. Curriculums were not consistently mapped, nor elements defined. Non-Yoga content included games, music, and storytelling, which were used to teach Yoga postures and improve concentration, balance, and meta-cognitive skills. -
Yoga and Psychology and Psychotherapy
Yoga and Psychology and Psychotherapy Compiled by: Trisha Lamb Last Revised: April 27, 2006 © 2004 by International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) International Association of Yoga Therapists P.O. Box 2513 • Prescott • AZ 86302 • Phone: 928-541-0004 E-mail: [email protected] • URL: www.iayt.org The contents of this bibliography do not provide medical advice and should not be so interpreted. Before beginning any exercise program, see your physician for clearance. “How is the field of psychotherapy to become progressively more informed by the infinite wisdom of spirit? It will happen through individuals who allow their own lives to be transformed—their own inner source of knowing to be awakened and expressed.” —Yogi Amrit Desai NOTE: See also the “Counseling” bibliography. For eating disorders, please see the “Eating Disorders” bibliography, and for PTSD, please see the “PTSD” bibliography. Books and Dissertations Abegg, Emil. Indishche Psychologie. Zürich: Rascher, 1945. [In German.] Abhedananda, Swami. The Yoga Psychology. Calcutta: Ramakrishna Vedanta Math, 1960, 1983. “This volume comprises lectures delivered by Swami Abhedananda before a[n] . audience in America on the subject of [the] Yoga-Sutras of Rishi Patanjali in a systematic and scientific manner. “The Yoga Psychology discloses the secret of bringing under control the disturbing modifications of mind, and thus helps one to concentrate and meditate upon the transcendental Atman, which is the fountainhead of knowledge, intelligence, and bliss. “These lectures constitute the contents of this memorial volume, with copious references and glossaries of Vyasa and Vachaspati Misra.” ___________. True Psychology. Calcutta: Ramakrishna Vedanta Math, 1982. “Modern Psychology does not [address] ‘a science of the soul.’ True Psychology, on the other hand, is that science which consists of the systematization and classification of truths relating to the soul or that self-conscious entity which thinks, feels and knows.” Agnello, Nicolò. -
Heart of Moon Yoga Power Pack
The Heart of Moon Yoga Three Essential Tools to Deepen Your Yoga and Get You Started with the Moon Salutation Laura Cornell Midwife for Healing Transformation The Heart of Moon Yoga Three Essential Tools to Deepen Your Yoga and Get You Started with the Moon Salutation By Laura Cornell Helping women heal so they can contribute to healing the planet. www.LauraCornell.com Material in this ebook is excerpted from The Moon Salutation: Expression of the Feminine in Body, Psyche, Spirit, by Laura Cornell Copyright 2011 The Heart of Moon Yoga: Three Essential Tools to Deepen Your Yoga and Get You Started with the Moon Salutation 2 Copyright/Disclaimer This ebook is NOT free. You do not have the right to give it away, sell it or distribute it under any circumstances. The material contained in this ebook is protected under International and Federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is forbidden. The author and publisher of this ebook have used their best efforts in creating their course. They make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, !tness or completeness of the contents of this course. The information in this course is strictly for educational purposes. By using this information, you are taking full responsibility for your actions. The author and publisher shall in no event be held liable for any loss or other damages, including but not limited to special incidental, consequential or other damages. As always, the advice of a competent Yoga instructor should be sought before beginning any Yoga practice. -
Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy: Theory and Practice is a vital guidebook for any clinician or scholar looking to integrate yoga into the medical and mental health fields. Chapters are written by expert yoga therapy practitioners and offer theoretical, historical, and practice-based instruction on cutting-edge topics such as the application of yoga therapy to anger management and the intersection of yoga therapy and epigenetics; many chapters also include Q&A “self-inquiries.” Readers will find that Yoga Therapy is the perfect guide for practitioners looking for new techniques as well as those hoping to begin from scratch with yoga therapy. Ellen G. Horovitz, PhD, is professor and director of the graduate art therapy program at Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. She is the author of seven books, served on the American Art Therapy Association’s board of directors and as president-elect, and is past media editor of Arts & Health: An International Journal of Research, Policy and Practice. Staffan Elgelid, PhD, is an associate professor of physical therapy at Nazareth College in Rochester, New York and has served on the board of the North America Feldenkrais Guild, the advisory board of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and on the editorial board of several journals. This page intentionally left blank Yoga Therapy: Theory and Practice Edited by Ellen G. Horovitz and Staffan Elgelid First published 2015 by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 and by Routledge 27 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2FA Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2015 Ellen G. -
2021 Yoga Teacher Training Catalog 2734 Virginia Beach Blvd
2 0 2 1 Y o g a T e a c h e r T r a i n i n g C a t a l o g P a g e | 1 2021 Yoga Teacher Training Catalog 2734 Virginia Beach Blvd. Va Beach, Va 23452 757-656-9642 www.nationalyogaacademy.com [email protected] © National Yoga Academy, LLC, All Rights Reserved ∞ 2021 2 0 2 1 Y o g a T e a c h e r T r a i n i n g C a t a l o g P a g e | 2 Table of Contents Section 1: Welcome & Thank you! ........................................................................................................................... 4 The Hotel ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 The Yoga Studio: .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 2: NYA Faculty ........................................................................................................................................... 6-8 Section 3: Standards, Days/Times for Yoga Teacher Training:.................................................................................. 9 Yoga Alliance Standards ............................................................................................................................... 9 Days/Times for Yoga Teacher Trainings ...................................................................................................... 9 Days/Times for Regularly Scheduled classes @ Hot Yoga Studio ............................................................... -
Yoga-Based Stress Management Versus Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management
Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health ISSN: 1555-5240 (Print) 1555-5259 (Online) Journal homepage: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/wjwb20 Improving physical and mental health in frontline mental health care providers: Yoga-based stress management versus cognitive behavioral stress management Kristen E. Riley, Crystal L. Park, Angela Wilson, Alex N. Sabo, Michael H. Antoni, Tosca D. Braun, John Harrington, Juliana Reiss, Edi Pasalis, Adam D. Harris & Stephen Cope To cite this article: Kristen E. Riley, Crystal L. Park, Angela Wilson, Alex N. Sabo, Michael H. Antoni, Tosca D. Braun, John Harrington, Juliana Reiss, Edi Pasalis, Adam D. Harris & Stephen Cope (2017) Improving physical and mental health in frontline mental health care providers: Yoga- based stress management versus cognitive behavioral stress management, Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 32:1, 26-48, DOI: 10.1080/15555240.2016.1261254 To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/15555240.2016.1261254 Published online: 16 Dec 2016. Submit your article to this journal Article views: 1034 View Crossmark data Citing articles: 5 View citing articles Full Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?journalCode=wjwb20 JOURNAL OF WORKPLACE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 2017, VOL. 32, NO. 1, 26–48 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15555240.2016.1261254 Improving physical and mental health in frontline mental health care providers: Yoga-based stress management versus cognitive behavioral stress management Kristen E. Rileya, Crystal -
Understanding Shoulders in Vinyasa Flow
Teacher Training Prescriptions for Pranayama YJ profiles the pranayama practices of six yoga traditions and finds differences ranging from the subtle to the profound. By Claudia Cummins The elegant shapes and impressive contortions of the asanas may be the most eye-catching element of hatha yoga, but yoga masters will tell you they’re hardly the point of practice. According to yoga philosophy, the postures are merely preludes to deeper states of meditation that lead us toward enlightenment, where our minds grow perfectly still and our lives grow infinitely big. But just how do we make the leap from Downward Dog to samadhi? Ancient yoga texts give us a clear answer: Breathe like a yogi. Pranayama, the formal practice of controlling the breath, lies at the heart of yoga. It has a mysterious power to soothe and revitalize a tired body, a flagging spirit, or a wild mind. The ancient sages taught that prana, the vital force circulating through us, can be cultivated and channeled through a panoply of breathing exercises. In the process, the mind is calmed, rejuvenated, and uplifted. Pranayama serves as an important bridge between the outward, active practices of yoga-- like asana--and the internal, surrendering practices that lead us into deeper states of meditation. “My first American yoga teacher, a guy named Brad Ramsey, used to say that doing an asana practice without a pranayama practice developed what he called the Baby Huey syndrome,” says Ashtanga teacher Tim Miller. “Baby Huey was this big cartoon duck who was very strong but kind of stupid. He wore a diaper. -
Swami Kripalu's
Swami Kripalu’s Inspiration for Yoga Teachers Swami Kripalu (1913-1981) was a remarkable man, a bridge between the traditions of ancient India and contemporary Western society. A yoga master renowned in India for the intensity of his spiritual practice and the depth of his compassion, Swami Kripalu came to America in 1977 where he spent the last four years of his life in residence at the original Kripalu Center. Maintaining his schedule of ten hours of Kundalini Yoga meditation per day, Swami Kripalu taught a small number of close disciples including Yogi Amrit Desai, the originator of Kripalu Yoga. He also made weekly public appearances that catalyzed the growth of the Kripalu Yoga community. In these ways, Swami Kripalu played an essential role in the transmis- sion of a spiritually potent yoga tradition to a large community of Western practitioners. An articulate speaker and talented musician, it was Swami Kripalu’s genuine love for people that set him apart. His singing stirred deep feel- ings of devotion within the hearts of listeners. Discourses were peppered with captivating sto- ries, eliciting tears of sorrow and peals of uncon- trollable laughter. A prolific writer, Swami Kripalu wrote books of practical spiritual guidance aimed at uplifting the lives of his many devotees. Radiating a palpable energy of compassionate love and spiritual power, few came into Swami Kripalu’s presence without being touched, moved or changed in some way. Swami Kripalu returned to India in 1981 and died shortly thereafter. Held dear by a multitude of Indians and Westerners, Swami Kripalu’s death was honored as the passing of a humanitarian saint. -
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WORLD HINDU COUNCIL OF AMERICA (VHPA) National Office: Tel.: 732-744-0851 P. 0. Box 2009, www.vhp-america.org [email protected] Natick, MA 01760 Volume XXXXIX No. 2 April-June 2019 Þes³ees efn %eeveceY³eemeep%eeveeodO³eeveb efJeefMe<³eles~ O³eeveelkeÀce&HeÀuel³eeiememl³eeiee®íeefvlejvevlejced~~ YeieJeod ieerlee 12-22 Sreyo hi jnanam abhyasaj jnanad dhyanam visisyate dhyanat karma-phala-tyagas chantir anantaram Bhagvad Gita 12.12 Knowledge is superior to practice, meditation is considered better than knowledge; renouncing the results of actions better than meditation, verily by such renunciation comes tranquility Editorial Team Managing Editor: Shyam Tiwari [email protected] Editor: Ronica (Rajranee) Jaipershad [email protected] Copy Editor: Sabitha Venugopal [email protected] Advisor: Dr. Abhay Asthana [email protected] About the HINDU VISHWA World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) publishes the Hindu Vishwa issue quarterly, except when combined with special publications. For subscription, please fill out the membership form on the last page. For Advertising inquiries please contact: Shyam Tiwari @ 7709622669 or email: [email protected] World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), founded in 1970 and incorporated in the state of New York in 1974, is an independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt and volunteer-based charitable organization serving the needs of Hindu community in USA. It aims to build a dynamic and vibrant Hindu society rooted in the eternal values of Dharma and inspired by the lofty ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, i.e. the entire creation is one family. The views expressed in the articles presented in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization, officials, editorial staff or the donors.