Lau, Hoi Lam. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 271-289). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstract also in Chinese.

Ten selected yoga movements were successful applied in Gestalt Therapy to promote adolescent girls' awareness. The girls were between seventeen and eighteen years old. A review of the existing literature exercises indicated the value of meditation, breathing exercises, and relaxation exercises in the Gestalt therapeutic process. Hatha yoga however, offers a variety of movements that can be extracted and used as a resource for the promotion of awareness in the Gestalt therapeutic process. A case study method where research was only used as a tool to gain better insights concerning the use of yoga movements was followed. The study results indicated that awareness of the body, posture; muscles tension, the self, and the environment were promoted. After yoga movements were used as introduction to the session, the social experience of the group discussion afterwards seemed to have been positive. This form of awareness creation can contribute to adolescent girls' process of become aware in Gestalt Therapy. / Social Work / (M. Ed.)Play Therapy)

Ten selected yoga movements were successful applied in Gestalt Therapy to promote adolescent girls' awareness. The girls were between seventeen and eighteen years old. A review of the existing literature exercises indicated the value of meditation, breathing exercises, and relaxation exercises in the Gestalt therapeutic process. Hatha yoga however, offers a variety of movements that can be extracted and used as a resource for the promotion of awareness in the Gestalt therapeutic process. A case study method where research was only used as a tool to gain better insights concerning the use of yoga movements was followed. The study results indicated that awareness of the body, posture; muscles tension, the self, and the environment were promoted. After yoga movements were used as introduction to the session, the social experience of the group discussion afterwards seemed to have been positive. This form of awareness creation can contribute to adolescent girls' process of become aware in Gestalt Therapy. / Social Work / (M. Ed.)Play Therapy)

In an attempt to address the disregard for holistic practices in much of Western culture and education, I present yoga as an alternative learning strategy to banking instruction often used in current educational practices. Specifically, I examine Hatha yoga in its content and methodology as a platform from which K-5 students can learn to engage in strategies of mindfulness practices to counter underlying causes of cognitive and behavioral problems seen in many public schools. Drawing from research based in the field of somatics and feminist/critical pedagogy, I articulate a yoga curriculum that supports bodily knowing and encourages the cultivation of self-/social awareness and empathy. I organize my findings into two separate curriculums: one for students in the grades K-2 and another for grades 3-5. Each curriculum is further divided into three units to include learning objectives, themed activities, lists of skills and concepts, and specific notes for instructors that take into consideration the motor and cognitive developmental patterns of students at each grade level. By establishing a curriculum consistent with current curricular standards in California, my hope is that policy-makers, administrators, educators, and parents alike will take into consideration the importance of embodied knowledge in the classroom and further advocate for its role in public schools.

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-110).

The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of twelve weeks of instruction in two university-level educational approaches to self management (hatha yoga (EXSCI 119) and the current fitness/wellness core course (PEFWL 101) ) on the problematic behaviors of excessive smoking, dysfunctional eating and excessive alcohol consumption. Some theories of addiction, notably those of Peele and Clemmens, suggest that increased awareness, such as that promoted by hatha yoga, may be valuable to the alteration of the addictive process. The quantitative analysis utilized the stages and processes of change questionnaires developed by many researchers associated with the University of Rhode Island team led by James 0. Prochaska. Analysis of the data did not show any statistical difference between the two approaches. A secondary qualitative analysis suggests that hatha yoga students thought differently about themselves and their experience following their yoga class. / Fisher Institute for Wellness

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-110).

Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Desportos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Física, Florianópolis, 2010 / Made available in DSpace on 2012-10-25T12:20:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 280537.pdf: 7836423 bytes, checksum: bb0cc1e4c1b566b638e3be5ec06b582e (MD5) / O envelhecimento populacional constitui um dos maiores fenômenos do presente século e tem contribuído para o surgimento de inúmeros estudos e propostas de trabalho direcionadas ao idoso. Como exemplo, tem-se a prática de yoga que teve sua origem na cultura indiana há cerca de 5000 anos e que atualmente amplia o seu campo de atuação para as mais diversas faixas etárias, especialmente para o idoso. Este trabalho propõe práticas desta modalidade para pessoas com sessenta anos ou mais, com enfoque em uma melhor qualidade de vida dessas pessoas e, integrar, como alternativa, essas práticas nos programas de saúde realizados em universidades, em prefeituras e em centros de convivência. O principal objetivo deste estudo consiste em revelar e interpretar a percepção de idosos sobre os efeitos que obtiveram com a prática de yoga. Após a realização de uma intervenção de Hatha Yoga e Yogaterapia com duração de vinte meses entre 2008 e 2009, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 27 idosos, com idade entre 60 e 84 anos e média de 69,5 anos. O presente estudo trata de uma pesquisa qualitativa que tem como estratégia metodológica a pesquisa-ação. Foram encontrados diversos efeitos da prática de yoga. A nível físico, destacam-se o equilíbrio do organismo e melhora dos sistemas corporais # principalmente o digestivo, respiratório, nervoso e locomotor -, o alívio da dor, o aumento da flexibilidade, o despertar da consciência corporal, a prevenção de insônia, maior disposição, sensação de leveza e bem-estar geral; a nível psicoemocional destacam-se o relaxamento, a melhora da concentração e memória, a sensação de paz, calma e tranquilidade e um controle maior sobre a ansiedade; a nível sócioafetivo, foram encontradas categorias que valorizam o convívio social e a importância do grupo; a nível espiritual, destaca-se a união do espiritual com o físico; a harmonização e equilíbrio do corpo, da mente, das emoções e do espírito. Tais elementos foram encontrados na literatura, dando suporte à experiência vivida. Estudos experimentais indicam que Yogaterapia pode ajudar no controle e na cura de muitas doenças crônicas. Recomenda-se, a partir deste estudo, a incorporação deste método em programas de saúde para idosos, bem como a realização de novas propostas de pesquisa com enfoque na prática de yoga direcionada ao idoso. / Population ageing is regarded as a considerable phenomenon in the current century and it has contributed to countless studies concerning the elderly. Yoga, as an example has its roots in the Indian culture dating back 5.000 years ago and it has been widened its scope to several age groups, specially the elderly. The current study suggests yoga practicals for people who are sixty or older, focusing on a better quality of life and it also focuses on integrate these practicals with health programs in universities, city halls and in living centers. The principal aim of this study was to reveal and interpret the elderly perception about the effects they felt when they practiced yoga. After practicing Hatha Yoga and Yogatherapy for twenty months between 2008 and 2009 there were semi structured interviews with 27 elderly people, their age varying between 60 and 84 years old and an average of 69,5 years old. The current study is a qualitative research based on an action research methodology. Several effects of yoga were found out. At the physical level the elderly reported the balance of the organism and improvement in several systems: mainly digestive, respiratory, nervous and locomotor- pain relief, flexibility improvement, awakening of the body awareness, insomnia prevention, better state of health, lightness feeling and general well being; at the psycho-emotional level the elderly reported relaxing, improvement in the concentration and memory, peace feeling, serenity and tranquility and a better control of anxiety; at the socio-affective level the elderly reported social living and importance of the group; at the spiritual level it was pointed out the union between spiritual and physical, balance and harmony of mind, emotions and spirit. The effects above described were supported by the literature. Experimental studies indicate that Yogatherapy can help in the control and cure of many chronic diseases. It is recommended that this method should be used in health programs for elderly, as well as further research should be carried out focusing on yoga practicals for the elderly.

Dissertação (mestrado) - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, 2010 / Bibliografia: f. 71-77 / O Yoga é uma parte da filosofia hindu e tem o objetivo de levar o praticante a iluminação. Atualmente, é um método para melhorar a condição física. Algumas posturas no Yoga desafiam os mecanismos de controle do equilíbrio humano, como a posição invertida / Yoga is part of the Hindu philosophy and the aim is to take the practitioner to illumination. Nowadays it is a method to improve physical condition. Some postures in Yoga challenge control mechanisms of human balance, such as the head stand (HS). Studying

Pau, Mei Lin Margaret. / Thesis (D.Nurs.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 130-152). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstract also in Chinese; appendixes includes Chinese.