Jannette Winstanley
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YOGA - A Unique Understanding of its Benefits to America’s Culture
(I)
The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human
feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace, genuine world peace can be achieved. In
this the importance of individual responsibility is quite clear; an atmosphere of peace must
first be created within ourselves, then gradually expanded to include our families, our
communities, and ultimately the whole planet - Tenzin Gyatso
During the latter part of the 20
th
Century, western civilization made a major impact on
Indian society. Today it appears that the impact of India’s culture and philosophy has in turn,
influenced much of western culture, more specifically in this research paper, American society.
How does India’s philosophy, particularly the sense of well-being, influence western society into
living a more conscious filled life?
Firstly, at the heart of well-being is a healthy lifestyle. Recently I traveled abroad and
spent time speaking with different people from different cultures to try to understand the
meaning of healthy living. What I discovered was that people from different walks of life have
different ideas of what healthy living means. For example in America, it seems that healthy
living is tied with how much exercise one gets whereas in Italy, I am told healthy living has to do
with your diet and sleeping. If you speak to someone over the age of forty, you may hear that
healthy living has to do with your focus and how you stimulate your mind. In fact, this is the
belief system of those who incorporate Ayurveda into their daily lives. The ancient science of
Ayurveda, (living a long and healthy life), dates back over 5,000 years ago and may be the oldest
known health care system. Ayurveda stimulates both mind and body by promoting well-being
and good health through a variety of practices. This research paper is meant to show how such
practices have influenced the world. What began mainly as a belief system in Asia and India has
now surfaced in western societies and in particular in America. This cultural influence can be
seen through the study of yoga and all of its benefits to the human body. Throughout my research
I have discovered how much influence yoga truly has had and I will not only prove its benefits
but share the true meaning of what the term yoga means.
In order to bring light to India’s cultural influences in America and more importantly,
how it pertains to this research paper, it is necessary to distinguish the two differences. To begin
with, India’s belief system includes both religions and philosophies that explain basic questions
of human existence. In fact, in order to understand the magnitude of influence it is important to
note that many of today’s influences began during the Foundation Era (8000 BCE to 600 CE).
There are two major relig.
Yoga, part of Ayurvedic medicine, has been practiced for thousands.docxodiliagilby
Yoga, part of Ayurvedic medicine, has been practiced for thousands of years in India, where it is a way of life that includes ethical models for behavior and mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment. Although yoga developed from Hinduism, it is not a religion but rather a journey of the body, mind, and spirit on a path toward unity. It is a method for life that can complement and enhance any system of religion, or it can be practiced completely apart from religion. The Western approach to yoga tends to be more fitness
oriented, whereas the Eastern approach to yoga is to prepare people for the experience of self-realization. Most Westerners begin yoga with the goal of managing their stress, learning to relax, and increasing their vitality and well-being. After learning yoga, many become more interested in the underlying principles of physical fitness and keeping the mind focused, calm, and clear. Yoga is meant to prepare the body and mind for a useful, dedicated life.
BACKGROUND
The word yoga means to direct and concentrate one’s attention and comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, meaning “to yoke” or “to join.” Yoga was first described by Patanjali, an Indian sage who, thousands of years ago, wrote the Yoga Sutra, which recorded information that had been passed down orally for many years. This text has helped define and shape the modern practice of yoga. Yoga first came to the United States in the 1890s, when Swami Vivekananda became a popular teacher and guide. In the 1960s, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the developer of Transcendental Meditation, became a popular figure for the U.S. “hippie generation,” and interest in it has continued to grow since then (Smith, Hall, & Gibbs, 2013). The various methods of yoga all have the same goal: to attain a state of pure bliss and oneness with the universe. Raja yoga emphasizes control of the intellect to attain enlightenment, accomplished through meditation, concentra- tion, and breath control. Kriya yoga is the practice of quieting the mind through scriptural study, breath control, mantras, and meditation. Karma yoga focuses on service to all beings as the path to enlightenment. Bhakti yoga emphasizes devotion to the divine. Inana yoga’s goal is wisdom and the direct knowledge of the divine. Tantra yoga involves the study of sacred writings and rituals. Mantra yoga is the study of sacred sounds. Kundalini yoga is the study of energy movement along the spine. Iyengar yoga, a form of hatha yoga, strives for perfec- tion in the postures using props such as belts or ropes. Silver yoga and chair yoga are designed to accommodate those with reduced body flexibility such as older people or those with physical challenges. Restorative yoga is usually done in a lying or sitting position, which causes less physical strain. Props such as blan- kets, pillows, towels, balls, or straps support the poses and provide a gentle prolonged stretch. When combined with physical therapy the bene ...
Introduction: Yoga is an applied science that re-establishes the lost balance by enriching our mind. It is a classical Indian form that creates a dynamic connectivity between body, mind and soul. Yoga helps one age better and improves flexibility and strength of the body through simple practices. Mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. Research Findings: Yoga practice increases hippocampus gray matter volume in non-demented elderly. Comprehensive lifestyle intervention was associated with significant increase in telomere length and improved telomerase activity. A review included all studies of Yoga with older adults and concluded that there were trends toward improvement in strength, balance, gait and flexibility in older adults participating in Yoga. Interventions that are more holistic and comprehensive can address multiple aspects of health in well-being at the same time. Contribution of Yogic Practices in Old Age: Yogic practices aim at maintaining and improving the various motor skills and preserve physical, mental and social well-being in the seniors. The effort in trying to achieve the pose helps them gain the benefit which is of primary importance. Yoga is beneficial in prevention and control of common health and emotional problems that are linked with old age creating a positive approach in life. Conclusion: Old age can be made not only bearable but also pleasurable as it is not a matter of years but a condition of mind and Yoga brings a healthy state of mind. The simple yet immensely beneficial effects of Yoga slow down or even reverse the ageing process. Yoga may not only add a few years to life but also may add life to the years.
Yoga, part of Ayurvedic medicine, has been practiced for thousands.docxodiliagilby
Yoga, part of Ayurvedic medicine, has been practiced for thousands of years in India, where it is a way of life that includes ethical models for behavior and mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment. Although yoga developed from Hinduism, it is not a religion but rather a journey of the body, mind, and spirit on a path toward unity. It is a method for life that can complement and enhance any system of religion, or it can be practiced completely apart from religion. The Western approach to yoga tends to be more fitness
oriented, whereas the Eastern approach to yoga is to prepare people for the experience of self-realization. Most Westerners begin yoga with the goal of managing their stress, learning to relax, and increasing their vitality and well-being. After learning yoga, many become more interested in the underlying principles of physical fitness and keeping the mind focused, calm, and clear. Yoga is meant to prepare the body and mind for a useful, dedicated life.
BACKGROUND
The word yoga means to direct and concentrate one’s attention and comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, meaning “to yoke” or “to join.” Yoga was first described by Patanjali, an Indian sage who, thousands of years ago, wrote the Yoga Sutra, which recorded information that had been passed down orally for many years. This text has helped define and shape the modern practice of yoga. Yoga first came to the United States in the 1890s, when Swami Vivekananda became a popular teacher and guide. In the 1960s, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the developer of Transcendental Meditation, became a popular figure for the U.S. “hippie generation,” and interest in it has continued to grow since then (Smith, Hall, & Gibbs, 2013). The various methods of yoga all have the same goal: to attain a state of pure bliss and oneness with the universe. Raja yoga emphasizes control of the intellect to attain enlightenment, accomplished through meditation, concentra- tion, and breath control. Kriya yoga is the practice of quieting the mind through scriptural study, breath control, mantras, and meditation. Karma yoga focuses on service to all beings as the path to enlightenment. Bhakti yoga emphasizes devotion to the divine. Inana yoga’s goal is wisdom and the direct knowledge of the divine. Tantra yoga involves the study of sacred writings and rituals. Mantra yoga is the study of sacred sounds. Kundalini yoga is the study of energy movement along the spine. Iyengar yoga, a form of hatha yoga, strives for perfec- tion in the postures using props such as belts or ropes. Silver yoga and chair yoga are designed to accommodate those with reduced body flexibility such as older people or those with physical challenges. Restorative yoga is usually done in a lying or sitting position, which causes less physical strain. Props such as blan- kets, pillows, towels, balls, or straps support the poses and provide a gentle prolonged stretch. When combined with physical therapy the bene ...
Introduction: Yoga is an applied science that re-establishes the lost balance by enriching our mind. It is a classical Indian form that creates a dynamic connectivity between body, mind and soul. Yoga helps one age better and improves flexibility and strength of the body through simple practices. Mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. Research Findings: Yoga practice increases hippocampus gray matter volume in non-demented elderly. Comprehensive lifestyle intervention was associated with significant increase in telomere length and improved telomerase activity. A review included all studies of Yoga with older adults and concluded that there were trends toward improvement in strength, balance, gait and flexibility in older adults participating in Yoga. Interventions that are more holistic and comprehensive can address multiple aspects of health in well-being at the same time. Contribution of Yogic Practices in Old Age: Yogic practices aim at maintaining and improving the various motor skills and preserve physical, mental and social well-being in the seniors. The effort in trying to achieve the pose helps them gain the benefit which is of primary importance. Yoga is beneficial in prevention and control of common health and emotional problems that are linked with old age creating a positive approach in life. Conclusion: Old age can be made not only bearable but also pleasurable as it is not a matter of years but a condition of mind and Yoga brings a healthy state of mind. The simple yet immensely beneficial effects of Yoga slow down or even reverse the ageing process. Yoga may not only add a few years to life but also may add life to the years.
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Abstract
Asana practice is often seen as the main element of yoga although it is only one part of all system. Yoga class may give the toned body but as always, optimal health is just as much about what is on the inside.
To function optimally in life, we have to take care not just of the physical body but also internal functioning and mental and spiritual state. All is deeply connected between each other.
Introduction
The word “Sattvic,” or “Sattvikam”, appears in many Hindu texts on Yoga, and is translated to “in the mode of goodness” in English. In the Srimad Bhagavad-gita’s Chapter 17, Text 7, it states that each food is placed into one of three categories, which coincide with the three modes of material nature: goodness (Sattva), passion (Rajas), and darkness (Tamas). In the following three texts (verses) it states the following: “Foods in the mode of goodness increase the duration of life, purify one's existence and give strength, health, happiness and satisfaction. Such nourishing foods are sweet, juicy, fattening, and palatable. Foods that are too bitter, too sour, salty, pungent, dry and hot, are liked by people in the modes of passion. Such foods cause pain, distress, and disease. Food cooked more than three hours before being eaten, which is tasteless, stale, putrid, decomposed and unclean, is food liked by people in the mode of ignorance.”
What is Yoga?
Yoga is an ancient oriental discipline that emerged from mystical and philosophical concepts. Etymologically, yoga means to “add”, “join”, “unite” or “attach” (Sanskrit yoga) where the body (anga), mind (chitta), emotions and the soul (atma or atman).
Yoga is unification of mind through awareness during the practice, body through asanas and spirit through meditation and breath.
Yoga is a journey inward for self-discovery to bring harmony in all areas of life through body-mind connection. All Yogis can gain many benefits of yoga on and off the mat. Yoga is much more than twisting and bending body…
Definition of Yoga
Sage Patanjali defined Yoga as “To still the movement of the mind is Yoga”.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras define the eight limbs of Raja Yoga as:
1. Yamas: Guidelines for external discipline
2. Niyamas: Guidelines (duties) for internaldiscipline
3. Asanas: The practice of physical postures
4. Pranayama: The practice of breathing techniques to control prana (the vital force)
Yoga is a word very commonly used in the world today and carries various connotations depending on
its usage. It has been defined in various manners as an art and science, as well as the process of
conscious evolution. All human beings can gain a lot from the bountiful dimensions of Yoga, which
enables them to manifest their inherent divinity, the universal potentiality that lies dormant unless
channelized. "All souls are potentially divine," said Swami Vivekananda and, indeed, they are. This
article aims to elucidate the diverse dimensions of Yoga that include the dimensions related to Indian
culture as well as those associated with health, therapy, society, education, and research. Various
physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits attainable through Yoga are explained in detail,
highlighting the multiple sub-dimensions of these major fields. Yoga, which emphasizes the universal, is
a perfect foil to those human activities which glorify the personal. In short, it may be safely said that the
practice of Yoga as a unified whole helps the individual shift from an "I"-centric approach to a "we"-
centric approach. The beauty of Yoga is that these abstract principles become concrete by the daily
practice of the techniques available in the integrated system. Once the "seed of Yoga" finds fertile soil,
these concepts grow naturally, slowly but surely taking root in all aspects of life.
Effectiveness of Yoga on Mental Health of Studentsijtsrd
Mental health is mainly concerned with the maintenance of the health of human mind. Along with physical health to maintain a balance state of mind is very important. Today keeping up mental health is one of the serious problems of the entire world. Due to rapid growth of industrialization and modernization, an individual often fails to maintain a balance himself and his social circumstances. “Mental health is the full and harmonious functioning of the whole personality- Hadfield . Yoga is one of India’s most amazing gifts to mankind. It is the science of yoga which helps to develop a person in all the aspects of life such as physical, mental, emotional, moral, spiritual development etc. This chapter summarizes the recent research evidence based on effects of yoga on mental health of the students. Present chapter highlights the meaning of yoga, different yogic practices, importance of yoga to maintain a healthy lifestyle, benefits of yoga. These research reviews give an idea about several areas where yoga may be beneficial for the student as well as for the people of the society. More research article is required urgently on this relevant topic. Rimjhim Sharma "Effectiveness of Yoga on Mental Health of Students" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46263.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/46263/effectiveness-of-yoga-on-mental-health-of-students/rimjhim-sharma
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10.1177/1066480704270150THE FAMILY JOURNAL: COUNSELING AND THERAPY FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES / January 2005Lambert / GAY AND LESBIAN FAMILIES
❖ Literature Review—Research
Gay and Lesbian Families:
What We Know and Where to Go From Here
Serena Lambert
Idaho State University
The author reviewed the research on gay and lesbian parents and
their children. The current body of research has been clear and con-
sistent in establishing that children of gay and lesbian parents are as
psychologically healthy as their peers from heterosexual homes.
However, this comparison approach to research design appears to
have limited the scope of research on gay and lesbian families, leav-
ing much of the experience of these families yet to be investigated.
Keywords: gay men; lesbians; parenting; families
The relationships and family lives of gay and lesbian peo-ple have been the focus of much controversy in the past
decade. The legal and social implications of gay and lesbian
parents appear to have clearly affected the direction that
researchers in the fields of psychology and sociology have
taken in regard to these diverse families. As clinicians, educa-
tors, and researchers, counselors need to be aware of and
involved with issues related to lesbian and gay family life for
several reasons. First, our professional code of ethics charges
us with the ethical responsibility to demonstrate a commit-
ment to gaining knowledge, personal awareness, sensitivity,
and skills significant for working with diverse populations
(American Counseling Association, 1995; International
Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, n.d.). Coun-
selors are also in a unique position to advocate for diverse
clients and families in their communities as well as in their
practices but must possess the knowledge to do so effectively
(Eriksen, 1999). It is believed that work in this area not only
has the potential to affect the lives of our gay and lesbian cli-
ents and their children but also influences developmental and
family theory and informs public policies for the future
(Patterson, 1995, 2000; Savin-Williams & Esterberg, 2000).
This article will review the recent research regarding fami-
lies headed by gay men and lesbians. Studies reviewed in-
clude investigations of gay or lesbian versus homosexual par-
ents, sources of diversity among gay and lesbian parents, and
the personal and sociological development of the children of
gay and lesbian parents. Implications for counselors as well
as directions for future research will also be discussed.
GAY AND LESBIAN PARENTS
How Many Are Out There?
Unfortunately, accurate statistics regarding the numbers
of families headed by gay men and lesbians in our culture are
difficult to determine. Due to fear of discrimination in one or
more aspects of their lives, many gay men and lesbians have
carefully kept their sexual orientation concealed—even from
their own children in some cases (Huggins, 1989). Patterson
(2000) noted that it is es.
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10.1177/1066480703252339 ARTICLETHE FAMILY JOURNAL: COUNSELING AND THERAPY FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES / July 2003Fall, Lyons / ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
❖ Ethics
Ethical Considerations of Family Secret
Disclosure and Post-Session Safety Management
Kevin A. Fall
Christy Lyons
Loyola University—New Orleans
The ethical issues involved in the disclosure of family secrets in ther-
apy have been addressed in the literature, but the focus has typically
been on secrets disclosed in individual sessions. The literature
largely ignores the ethical issues surrounding in-session disclosure
and the concomitant liability of the family therapist for the post-ses-
sion well-being of the system’s members. This article explores types
of family secrets, provides a case example of in-session disclosure,
and presents ethical considerations and practice recommendations.
Keywords: family secrets; ethics; confidentiality; abuse; safety
A
family without secrets is like a two-year-old without
tantrums: a rarity. Virtually every family has secrets
involving academic problems, relationship dynamics, or even
various illegalities. Secrets permeate the family system
before therapy begins, but with the introduction of the thera-
pist, the system begins to change. The therapist ideally creates
an environment that challenges the boundaries and rules of
the system; this is the nature of therapy. As a result of the
sense of safety within the session, it is conceivable that a fam-
ily member may disclose information that has been hidden for
a wide variety of reasons. Any unearthing of hidden material
will create a disequilibrium within the system. Family thera-
pists are trained to handle the consequences of such a disclo-
sure in session and ethically lay the groundwork for timely
disclosures. Dealing with this disclosure and its impact on the
system often becomes the primary focus of the therapy, as the
perturbation caused by the disclosure can serve as a catalyst to
reorganize the system.
However, not all information is disclosed at the “perfect
time.” In fact, the idiosyncratic internal sensing of safety by
any member of the family may trigger a disclosure prema-
turely. Secrets are such an omnipresent dynamic in the life of
family systems that it seems unlikely that any family therapist
could avoid untimely disclosures. Even in these unpredict-
able moments, a disclosure creates a disequilibrium that can
be productive in the therapy process as the secret and the pro-
cess of maintaining the secret are worked through in an
atmosphere of trust and safety. The ethical question here is
two-fold: What is the therapist’s responsibility in preparing
the family members for the potential risks of counseling that
may arise from such disclosures, and what is the responsibil-
ity of the family therapist to maintain the safety of the mem-
bers after a disclosure?
Although the International Association of Marriage and
Family Counselors’ (IAMFC).
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10.1177/0022487105285962Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 57, No. XX, XXX/XXX 2006Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 57, No. XX, XXX/XXX 2006
CONSTRUCTING 21st-CENTURY TEACHER EDUCATION
Linda Darling-Hammond
Stanford University
Much of what teachers need to know to be successful is invisible to lay observers, leading to the view
that teaching requires little formal study and to frequent disdain for teacher education programs. The
weakness of traditional program models that are collections of largely unrelated courses reinforce this
low regard. This article argues that we have learned a great deal about how to create stronger, more ef-
fective teacher education programs. Three critical components of such programs include tight coher-
ence and integration among courses and between course work and clinical work in schools, extensive
and intensely supervised clinical work integrated with course work using pedagogies linking theory
and practice, and closer, proactive relationships with schools that serve diverse learners effectively
and develop and model good teaching. Also, schools of education should resist pressures to water
down preparation, which ultimately undermine the preparation of entering teachers, the reputation
of schools of education, and the strength of the profession.
Keywords: field-based experiences; foundations of education; student teaching; supervision; theo-
ries of teacher education
The previous articles have articulated a spectac-
ular array of things that teachers should know
and be able to do in their work. These include
understanding many things about how people
learn and how to teach effectively, including as-
pects of pedagogical content knowledge that in-
corporate language, culture, and community
contexts for learning. Teachers also need to un-
derstand the person, the spirit, of every child
and find a way to nurture that spirit. And they
need the skills to construct and manage class-
room activities efficiently, communicate well,
use technology, and reflect on their practice to
learn from and improve it continually.
The importance of powerful teaching is
increasingly important in contemporary soci-
ety. Standards for learning are now higher than
they have ever been before, as citizens and
workers need greater knowledge and skill to
survive and succeed. Education is increasingly
important to the success of both individuals and
nations, and growing evidence demonstrates
that—among all educational resources—teach-
ers’ abilities are especially crucial contributors
t o s t u d e n t s ’ le a r n i n g . F u r t h e r m o re , t h e
demands on teachers are increasing. Teachers
need not only to be able to keep order and pro-
vide useful information to students but also to
be increasingly effective in enabling a diverse
group of students to learn ever more complex
material. In previous decades, they were
expected to prepare only a small minority for
ambitious intellectual work, whereas they are
now expected to prep.
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10.4 What mechanisms can a virus use to conceal itself?
10.5 What is the difference between machine-executable and macro viruses?
10.6 What means can a worm use to access remote systems to propagate?
10.7 What is a “drive-by-download” and how does it differ from a worm?
10.8 What is a “logic bomb”?
10.9 Differentiate among the following: a backdoor, a bot, a keylogger, spyware, and a rootkit? Can they all be present in the same malware?
10.10 List some of the different levels in a system that a rootkit may use.
10.11 Describe some malware countermeasure elements.
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Yoga is an ancient oriental discipline that emerged from mystical and philosophical concepts. Etymologically, yoga means to “add”, “join”, “unite” or “attach” (Sanskrit yoga) where the body (anga), mind (chitta), emotions and the soul (atma or atman).
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Definition of Yoga
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Patanjali Yoga Sutras define the eight limbs of Raja Yoga as:
1. Yamas: Guidelines for external discipline
2. Niyamas: Guidelines (duties) for internaldiscipline
3. Asanas: The practice of physical postures
4. Pranayama: The practice of breathing techniques to control prana (the vital force)
Yoga is a word very commonly used in the world today and carries various connotations depending on
its usage. It has been defined in various manners as an art and science, as well as the process of
conscious evolution. All human beings can gain a lot from the bountiful dimensions of Yoga, which
enables them to manifest their inherent divinity, the universal potentiality that lies dormant unless
channelized. "All souls are potentially divine," said Swami Vivekananda and, indeed, they are. This
article aims to elucidate the diverse dimensions of Yoga that include the dimensions related to Indian
culture as well as those associated with health, therapy, society, education, and research. Various
physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits attainable through Yoga are explained in detail,
highlighting the multiple sub-dimensions of these major fields. Yoga, which emphasizes the universal, is
a perfect foil to those human activities which glorify the personal. In short, it may be safely said that the
practice of Yoga as a unified whole helps the individual shift from an "I"-centric approach to a "we"-
centric approach. The beauty of Yoga is that these abstract principles become concrete by the daily
practice of the techniques available in the integrated system. Once the "seed of Yoga" finds fertile soil,
these concepts grow naturally, slowly but surely taking root in all aspects of life.
Effectiveness of Yoga on Mental Health of Studentsijtsrd
Mental health is mainly concerned with the maintenance of the health of human mind. Along with physical health to maintain a balance state of mind is very important. Today keeping up mental health is one of the serious problems of the entire world. Due to rapid growth of industrialization and modernization, an individual often fails to maintain a balance himself and his social circumstances. “Mental health is the full and harmonious functioning of the whole personality- Hadfield . Yoga is one of India’s most amazing gifts to mankind. It is the science of yoga which helps to develop a person in all the aspects of life such as physical, mental, emotional, moral, spiritual development etc. This chapter summarizes the recent research evidence based on effects of yoga on mental health of the students. Present chapter highlights the meaning of yoga, different yogic practices, importance of yoga to maintain a healthy lifestyle, benefits of yoga. These research reviews give an idea about several areas where yoga may be beneficial for the student as well as for the people of the society. More research article is required urgently on this relevant topic. Rimjhim Sharma "Effectiveness of Yoga on Mental Health of Students" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46263.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/46263/effectiveness-of-yoga-on-mental-health-of-students/rimjhim-sharma
Yoga as Therapy: Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowl...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani 's invited plenary presentation on "Yoga as Therapy: Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowledge" at the 9th International Conference, "Yoga as Therapy: scope, evidence and evolution" organised by and at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, India from 27-30 December 2018.
Origin and History of Meditation (Full Timeline)Learnyoga
Trace the fascinating evolution of meditation from ancient times to modern practices. Explore its origins, spread across cultures, and transformation into mindfulness techniques. Deepen your understanding with an Online Meditation Course.
100 Original WorkZero PlagiarismGraduate Level Writing Required.docxchristiandean12115
100% Original Work
Zero Plagiarism
Graduate Level Writing Required.
DUE: Saturday, March 6, 2021 by 5pm Eastern Standard
Select one of the following topics:
Immigration
Drug legislation
Three-strikes sentencing
Write a 1,250- to 1,400-word paper describing how EACH BRANCH of the government participates in your selected policy.
Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.
PLEASE NOTE: There needs to be at least three different peer reviewed literature references
Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedias are not peer reviewed literature references.
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10.1177/1066480704270150THE FAMILY JOURNAL: COUNSELING AND THERAPY FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES / January 2005Lambert / GAY AND LESBIAN FAMILIES
❖ Literature Review—Research
Gay and Lesbian Families:
What We Know and Where to Go From Here
Serena Lambert
Idaho State University
The author reviewed the research on gay and lesbian parents and
their children. The current body of research has been clear and con-
sistent in establishing that children of gay and lesbian parents are as
psychologically healthy as their peers from heterosexual homes.
However, this comparison approach to research design appears to
have limited the scope of research on gay and lesbian families, leav-
ing much of the experience of these families yet to be investigated.
Keywords: gay men; lesbians; parenting; families
The relationships and family lives of gay and lesbian peo-ple have been the focus of much controversy in the past
decade. The legal and social implications of gay and lesbian
parents appear to have clearly affected the direction that
researchers in the fields of psychology and sociology have
taken in regard to these diverse families. As clinicians, educa-
tors, and researchers, counselors need to be aware of and
involved with issues related to lesbian and gay family life for
several reasons. First, our professional code of ethics charges
us with the ethical responsibility to demonstrate a commit-
ment to gaining knowledge, personal awareness, sensitivity,
and skills significant for working with diverse populations
(American Counseling Association, 1995; International
Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, n.d.). Coun-
selors are also in a unique position to advocate for diverse
clients and families in their communities as well as in their
practices but must possess the knowledge to do so effectively
(Eriksen, 1999). It is believed that work in this area not only
has the potential to affect the lives of our gay and lesbian cli-
ents and their children but also influences developmental and
family theory and informs public policies for the future
(Patterson, 1995, 2000; Savin-Williams & Esterberg, 2000).
This article will review the recent research regarding fami-
lies headed by gay men and lesbians. Studies reviewed in-
clude investigations of gay or lesbian versus homosexual par-
ents, sources of diversity among gay and lesbian parents, and
the personal and sociological development of the children of
gay and lesbian parents. Implications for counselors as well
as directions for future research will also be discussed.
GAY AND LESBIAN PARENTS
How Many Are Out There?
Unfortunately, accurate statistics regarding the numbers
of families headed by gay men and lesbians in our culture are
difficult to determine. Due to fear of discrimination in one or
more aspects of their lives, many gay men and lesbians have
carefully kept their sexual orientation concealed—even from
their own children in some cases (Huggins, 1989). Patterson
(2000) noted that it is es.
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10.1177/1066480703252339 ARTICLETHE FAMILY JOURNAL: COUNSELING AND THERAPY FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES / July 2003Fall, Lyons / ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
❖ Ethics
Ethical Considerations of Family Secret
Disclosure and Post-Session Safety Management
Kevin A. Fall
Christy Lyons
Loyola University—New Orleans
The ethical issues involved in the disclosure of family secrets in ther-
apy have been addressed in the literature, but the focus has typically
been on secrets disclosed in individual sessions. The literature
largely ignores the ethical issues surrounding in-session disclosure
and the concomitant liability of the family therapist for the post-ses-
sion well-being of the system’s members. This article explores types
of family secrets, provides a case example of in-session disclosure,
and presents ethical considerations and practice recommendations.
Keywords: family secrets; ethics; confidentiality; abuse; safety
A
family without secrets is like a two-year-old without
tantrums: a rarity. Virtually every family has secrets
involving academic problems, relationship dynamics, or even
various illegalities. Secrets permeate the family system
before therapy begins, but with the introduction of the thera-
pist, the system begins to change. The therapist ideally creates
an environment that challenges the boundaries and rules of
the system; this is the nature of therapy. As a result of the
sense of safety within the session, it is conceivable that a fam-
ily member may disclose information that has been hidden for
a wide variety of reasons. Any unearthing of hidden material
will create a disequilibrium within the system. Family thera-
pists are trained to handle the consequences of such a disclo-
sure in session and ethically lay the groundwork for timely
disclosures. Dealing with this disclosure and its impact on the
system often becomes the primary focus of the therapy, as the
perturbation caused by the disclosure can serve as a catalyst to
reorganize the system.
However, not all information is disclosed at the “perfect
time.” In fact, the idiosyncratic internal sensing of safety by
any member of the family may trigger a disclosure prema-
turely. Secrets are such an omnipresent dynamic in the life of
family systems that it seems unlikely that any family therapist
could avoid untimely disclosures. Even in these unpredict-
able moments, a disclosure creates a disequilibrium that can
be productive in the therapy process as the secret and the pro-
cess of maintaining the secret are worked through in an
atmosphere of trust and safety. The ethical question here is
two-fold: What is the therapist’s responsibility in preparing
the family members for the potential risks of counseling that
may arise from such disclosures, and what is the responsibil-
ity of the family therapist to maintain the safety of the mem-
bers after a disclosure?
Although the International Association of Marriage and
Family Counselors’ (IAMFC).
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10.1177/0022487105285962Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 57, No. XX, XXX/XXX 2006Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 57, No. XX, XXX/XXX 2006
CONSTRUCTING 21st-CENTURY TEACHER EDUCATION
Linda Darling-Hammond
Stanford University
Much of what teachers need to know to be successful is invisible to lay observers, leading to the view
that teaching requires little formal study and to frequent disdain for teacher education programs. The
weakness of traditional program models that are collections of largely unrelated courses reinforce this
low regard. This article argues that we have learned a great deal about how to create stronger, more ef-
fective teacher education programs. Three critical components of such programs include tight coher-
ence and integration among courses and between course work and clinical work in schools, extensive
and intensely supervised clinical work integrated with course work using pedagogies linking theory
and practice, and closer, proactive relationships with schools that serve diverse learners effectively
and develop and model good teaching. Also, schools of education should resist pressures to water
down preparation, which ultimately undermine the preparation of entering teachers, the reputation
of schools of education, and the strength of the profession.
Keywords: field-based experiences; foundations of education; student teaching; supervision; theo-
ries of teacher education
The previous articles have articulated a spectac-
ular array of things that teachers should know
and be able to do in their work. These include
understanding many things about how people
learn and how to teach effectively, including as-
pects of pedagogical content knowledge that in-
corporate language, culture, and community
contexts for learning. Teachers also need to un-
derstand the person, the spirit, of every child
and find a way to nurture that spirit. And they
need the skills to construct and manage class-
room activities efficiently, communicate well,
use technology, and reflect on their practice to
learn from and improve it continually.
The importance of powerful teaching is
increasingly important in contemporary soci-
ety. Standards for learning are now higher than
they have ever been before, as citizens and
workers need greater knowledge and skill to
survive and succeed. Education is increasingly
important to the success of both individuals and
nations, and growing evidence demonstrates
that—among all educational resources—teach-
ers’ abilities are especially crucial contributors
t o s t u d e n t s ’ le a r n i n g . F u r t h e r m o re , t h e
demands on teachers are increasing. Teachers
need not only to be able to keep order and pro-
vide useful information to students but also to
be increasingly effective in enabling a diverse
group of students to learn ever more complex
material. In previous decades, they were
expected to prepare only a small minority for
ambitious intellectual work, whereas they are
now expected to prep.
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10.1 What are three broad mechanisms that malware can use to propagate?
10.2 What are four broad categories of payloads that malware may carry?
10.3 What are typical phases of operation of a virus or worm?
10.4 What mechanisms can a virus use to conceal itself?
10.5 What is the difference between machine-executable and macro viruses?
10.6 What means can a worm use to access remote systems to propagate?
10.7 What is a “drive-by-download” and how does it differ from a worm?
10.8 What is a “logic bomb”?
10.9 Differentiate among the following: a backdoor, a bot, a keylogger, spyware, and a rootkit? Can they all be present in the same malware?
10.10 List some of the different levels in a system that a rootkit may use.
10.11 Describe some malware countermeasure elements.
10.12 List three places malware mitigation mechanisms may be located.
10.13 Briefly describe the four generations of antivirus software.
10.14 How does behavior-blocking software work?
10.15 What is a distributed denial-of-service system?
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
R
Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012
or
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Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission file number 1-3950
Ford Motor Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
38-0549190
(State of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan
48126
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
313-322-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Name of each exchange on which registered*
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
New York Stock Exchange
__________
* In addition, shares of Common Stock of Ford are listed on certain stock exchanges in Europe.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes R No o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No R
Indicate by check mark if the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes R No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes R No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. R
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer R Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registra.
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10-K 1 f12312012-10k.htm 10-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
R Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012
or
o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission file number 1-3950
Ford Motor Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 38-0549190
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
313-322-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered*
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share New York Stock Exchange
__________
* In addition, shares of Common Stock of Ford are listed on certain stock exchanges in Europe.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes R No o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes o No R
Indicate by check mark if the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes R No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any,
every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this
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chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such
files). Yes R No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter)
is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. R
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a
smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer R Accelerated filer .
10 What does a golfer, tennis player or cricketer (or any othe.docxchristiandean12115
10 What does a golfer, tennis player or cricketer (or any other professional sportsperson) focus on to achieve high performance? They nearly always give the same answer: “Repeat my process (that is the process they have practised a million times) – replicate it under real pressure and trust in my ability” That’s why Matthew Lloyd throws the grass up under the roof at Etihad Stadium. It is why Ricky Ponting taps the bat, looks down,
looks up and mouths “watch the ball”. It’s
unnecessary for Matthew Lloyd to toss the
grass. There’s no wind under the roof – it’s
simply a routine that enables him to replicate
his process under pressure.
Ricky Pointing knows you have to watch the
ball. Ponting wants the auto pilot light in his
brain to fl ick on as he mutters “watch the ball”.
High performance in sport is achieved through focusing on your
processes, not the scores.
It is absolutely no different in local government. Our business
is governance and we need to be focusing very hard on our
governance processes. We need to learn these processes, modify
them when necessary, understand them deeply, repeat them
under pressure and trust in our capabilities to deliver. If we do
that, the scores will look after themselves.
I want to share with you my ten most important elements in
the governance process. Let me fi rst say that good governance is
the set of processes, protocols, rules, relationships and behaviours
which lead to consistently good decisions. In the end good
governance is good decisions. You could make lots of good
decisions without good governance. But you will eventually
run out of luck – eventually, bad governance process will lead
to bad decisions. Consistently good decisions come from good
governance processes and practices.
Good governance is not only a prerequisite for consistently
good decisions, it is almost the sole determinant of your
reputation. The way you govern, the ‘vibe’ in the community
and in the local paper about the way you govern is almost the
sole determinant of your reputation. Believe me, if reputation
matters to you, then drive improvements through good
governance.
So here are the ten core elements:
1. THE COUNCIL PLAN
An articulate council plan is a fundamental fi rst step to achieving
your goals. It is your set of promises to your community for a
four-year term.
Unfortunately, there are too many wrong plans:
• Claytons Plans – say too little and are too bland. Delete the
name of the council from these plans and you can’t tell whose
it is! There’s no ‘vibe’ at all.
• Agreeable Plans – where everyone gets their bit in the plan.
There’s no sense of priorities, everyone agrees with everything
in the plan and we save all the real fi ghts and confl icts to be
fought out one by one over the four-year term.
• Opposition-creating Plans – we don’t do this so often but we
sometimes ‘use the numbers’ to enable the dominant group of
councillors to achieve their goals and fail to a.
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10 Research-Based Tips
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TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 19
In the past 2 decades, researchers
(often working closely with parents,
teachers, and other school staff
members) have conducted studies that
have substantially increased
understanding how to effectively teach
children and adolescents with
intellectual disability (ID) to read. This
research focus has been fueled by
increased societal expectations for
individuals with ID, advocacy efforts,
and legislative priorities (e.g.,
strengthened accountability standards).
Findings from this body of work
indicate that children and adolescents
with ID can obtain higher levels of
reading achievement than previously
anticipated (Allor, Mathes, Roberts,
Cheatham, & Al Otaiba, 2014). Recent
research also suggests that the historic
focus on functional reading (e.g., signs,
restaurant words) for this population of
learners is likely too limited of a focus
for many (Browder et al., 2009).
Research outcomes suggest that
integrating components of traditional
reading instruction (e.g., phonics,
phonemic awareness) into programs
for students with ID will lead to
increases in independent reading skills
for many (Allor, Al Otaiba, Ortiz, &
Folsom, 2014). These increased reading
abilities are likely to lead to greater
postsecondary outcomes, including
employment, independence, and
quality of life. Unfortunately, many
teachers remain unsure of how to best
design and deliver reading intervention
for students with ID.
We offer a set of 10 research-based
tips for special education teachers,
general education teachers, and other
members of IEP teams to consider when
planning literacy instruction for students
with ID in order to maximize student
outcomes. For each tip, we describe our
rationale for the recommendation and
provide implementation guidance. Our
Literacy Instruction and Support
Planning Tool can be used by team
members to organize information to
guide planning. Our aim is to provide
educators and IEP team members with a
framework for reflecting on current
reading practices in order to make
research-based adjustments that are
likely to improve student outcomes.
The Conceptual Model of Literacy
Browder and colleagues (2009) proposed
a conceptual model for early literacy
instruction for students with severe
developmental disabilities. We believe
their framework provides guidance for
designing and delivering literacy
instruction for all students wit.
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10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project
Week Two Assignment Instructions DNP 820
Please read the instructions thoroughly
Tutor MUST have a good command of the English language
The Rubric must be followed, and all the requirements met
This is a thorough professor, and she has strict requirements
I have attached the PICOT and the first 10 points (DNP 815) assignment. This is a continuation of that assignment. Please read the attachments
The following needs to be addressed:
Please note the followings: The introduction and the literature review are complete and thorough. The problem statement is written clearly PICOT is clear and very good Sample:
· How will you determine the sample size?
· What are the inclusion/exclusion criteria of the subjects? Methodology: Why is the selected methodology is appropriate? Please justify!
· Data collection approach needs to be clear. How will you collect your data? What is needed here is to describe the process of collecting data form signing the informed consent until completing the measuring.
· Data analysis-What test will you use to answer your research question?
Clinical/PICOT Questions:
“In adult patients with CVC at a Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, does interventional staff education about hub hygiene provided to RN’s who access the CVC impact CLABSI rates compared to standard care over a one-month period?”
P: Patients with Central Venous Catheters
I: Staff re-education related to Hygiene of the hub
C: Other hospitals
O: Reduce probability of CLABSIs
T: Two months
“In Patients > 65 years of age with central line catheters at a Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, how does staff training of key personnel and reinforcement of central line catheter hub hygiene after its insertion, along with the apt cleansing of the insertion site, before every approach compared with other area hospitals, reduce the incidence of CLABSIs (Central Line Associated Blood-stream Infections) over a one-month period?”
P: Patients > 65 years of age with a Central line
I: Staff training and reinforcement of Central Catheter, Hub Hygiene
C: Other area hospitals
O: Reduce probability of CLABSIs
“In adult patients, with define CVC (CVC), does interventional staff education about hub hygiene provided to RN’s who access the CVC impact CLABSI rates compared to pre and post-intervention assessments
1. I used central Missouri as an example, replace with a description of your site.
2. While you might be interested in CLASBI rates as a primary variable, there are other patient outcomes that would also be important to consider
3. Ensure you can find validity and reliability measures on CLASBI rates if you cannot, we need to determine another question to help
4. How are your two comparison groups different, as they are currently stated the groups seem very much the same, could you state, standard care instead of pre and post intervention assessments?
5. One month is the longe.
10 Most Common Errors in Suicide Assessment/Intervention
Robert Neimeyer & Angela Pfeiffer
1. Avoidance of Strong Feelings – Diverting discussions away from powerful, intense
emotion and toward a more abstract or intellectualized exchange. These responses keep
interactions on a purely cognitive level and prevent exploration of the more profound
feelings of distress, which may hold the key to successful treatment. Do not retreat to
professionalism, advice-giving, or passivity when faced with intense depression, grief, or
fear.
• Do not analyze and ask why they feel that way.
• USE empathy! “With all the hurt you’ve been experiencing it must be impossible
to hold those tears in.”
• Tears and sobbing are often met with silence of tangential issues instead of
putting into words what the client is mutely expressing: “With all the pain you’re
feeling, it must be impossible to hold those tears in.”
• “I don’t think anyone really cares whether I live or die.” Helpers often shift to
discussing why/asking questions as opposed to reflecting emotional content.
2. Superficial Reassurance – trivial responses to clients’ expressions of acute distress and
hopelessness can do more harm than good. Rather than reassuring clients, these responses
risk alienating them and deepening their feelings of being isolated in their distress.
• Attempts to emphasize more positive or optimistic aspects of the situation: “But
you’re so young and have so much to live for!”
• Premature offering of a prepackaged meaning for the client’s difficulties: “Well
life works in mysterious ways. Maybe this is life’s way of challenging you.”
• Directly contradicting the client’s protest of anguish: “Things can’t be all that
bad.”
3. Professionalism – Insulating or protecting by distancing and detaching from the brutal,
exhausting realities of clients’ lives by seeking refuge in the comfortable boundaries of role
definition. The exaggerated air of objectivity/disinterest implies a hierarchical relationship,
which may disempower the client. Although intended to put a person at ease, this can come
across as disinterest or hierarchical. Empathy is a more facilitative response.
• “My thoughts are so awful I could never tell anyone” is often met with, “You can
tell me. I’m a professional” as opposed to the riskier, empathic reply.
4. Inadequate Assessment of Suicidal Intent – Implicit negation of suicide threat by
responding to indirect and direct expressions of risk with avoidance or reassurance rather
than a prompt assessment of the level of intent, planning, and lethality. Most common
among physicians and master’s level counselors – due to time pressures, personal theories
or discomfort with intense feelings.
• What they’ve been thinking, For how long, Specific plans/means, Previous
attempts
1
• “There’s nowhere left to turn” and “I’d be better off dead” should be met with
“You sound so miserable. Are y.
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10 Customer Acquisition and Relationship Management
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Patronage by loyal customers yields 65 percent of a typical business’ volume.
—American Management Association
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
• Identify how organizational growth is best achieved by an HCO, and state the effect of the product life cycle
on an organization’s revenues.
• Discuss several approaches that an HCO can use to attract new customers, or patients.
• Delineate the premises upon which customer relationship management is based.
• Explain the advantages of database marketing, and identify ways for an organization to use a marketing
database.
• Provide examples of how an HCO can effectively manage real and virtual customer interactions.
Section 10.1Organizational Growth
Introduction
This chapter focuses on how to attract and keep patients through understanding and meeting
their needs. The long-term success of an HCO depends on its ability to attract new patients
and turn them into loyal customers who not only return for needed services, but recommend
the HCO’s services to others. This is especially important because of the nature of the life cycle
for products and services, from their introduction to their decline. Attracting new customers
and keeping existing ones involves interacting internally and externally with patients, analyz-
ing data on current patients, and managing real and virtual interactions with patients. Manag-
ing relationships with patients helps to ensure that patients stay informed and feel connected
to the HCO through its internal and external customer relationship efforts.
10.1 Organizational Growth
Most organizations have growth as a basic goal. Growth means an increase in revenue and
a greater impact on the communities served. Growth also creates opportunities for staff to
advance and take on new responsibilities. While many activities can help an HCO grow, the
most important is the development of an effective marketing plan to provide a consistent
platform for the organization’s visibility and to brand the HCO as an attractive option for
medical services. The development of an effective marketing plan was stressed in Chapter 8
as a basic marketing need for an HCO: that is, to inform new and existing customers of the
organization’s services and to persuade them to continue using or to try using these services.
Product/Service Life Cycles
Like people, products and services have a life cycle. The term product life cycle refers to the
stages that a product or service goes through from the time it is introduced until it is taken
off the market or “dies.” The stages of the product life cycle, illustrated in Figure 10.1, usually
include the following descriptions:
• Introduction—The stage of researching, developing, and launching the product or
service.
• Growth—The stage when revenues are increasing at a fast rate.
• M.
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10 ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE (FROM A TO Z)
1 PLOT (series of events which make-up a story)
A 5-POINT PLOT SEQUENCE:
Exposition: initial part of a story where readers are exposed to setting and characters.
Situation: event in the story which kicks the action forward and begs for an outcome.
Complication: difficulties faced by characters as they experience internal and external conflicts.
Climax: watershed moment when it becomes apparent that major conflicts will be resolved.
Resolution: (Denouement): tying up of the loose ends of the story.
B SUB-PLOTS: PLOTS BENEATH AND AROUND THE MAJOR PLOT.
Foreshadowing: hints and clues of plot.
Flashback: portion of a plot when a character relives a past experience.
Frame story: plot which begins in the present, quickly goes to the past for story, then returns.
Episodic plot: a large plot sequence that is made up of a series of minor plot sequences.
Plausibility: likelihood that certain events within a plot can occur.
Soap Opera: multiple stories told along the sequence and spaced to sustain continual interest.
2 POINT OF VIEW (eyes through which a story is told)
C First Person major (participant major): narrator is the major character in the story.
First Person minor (participant minor): narrator is a minor character in the story.
Third Person omniscient (non-participant omniscient): narrator is outside the story and capable of
seeing into the heart, mind and motivations of all characters.
Third Person limited (non-participant limited): narrator is outside the story and capable of seeing, at
most, into the heart, mind, and motivations of one character. Narrator is
objective if not omniscient.
3 SETTING (time and place of a story, both physical and psychological)
D Physical (external) Setting: the time and place of a story, general and specific.
Psychological (internal) Setting: mood, tone, and temper of story.
E Major Tempers: Romanticism: man is free to choose against moral, spiritual backdrops. If you make
good decisions, you will be rewarded. There is a God that is in control
Existentialism: man is free to choose absent backdrops other than his own. If he feels it is right, then it is
right.
Naturalism: man is largely trapped, a cog in the impersonal machinery. He has no real way of
changing his circumstances.
Realism: eclectic view, but leaning toward the naturalistic position. Sometimes good things happen to
bad people, and sometimes bad things happen to good people. That is just the way it is.
F Other Tempers: Classicism: Man is free, but appears to be trapped due to conflicting codes.
Transcendentalism: Offshoot of romanticism, nature is a window to divine.
Nihilism: Fallout of either extreme existentialism or naturalism. Life is horrible and painful. It
lacks meaning.
4 CONFLICT (nature of the problems faced)
G Four Universal Conflicts: Person versus self
Pe.
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able to crime from law-abiding individuals,
one is most likely to learn such definitions
fiom delinquent friends or criminal family
A Theory of sociation members. with These delinquent studies typically others find is the that best as-
Differential predictor of crime, and that these delinquent others partly influence crime by leading the
individual to adopt beliefs conducive to
Association crime (see Agnew, 2000; Akers, 1998; Akers and Sellers, 2004; Waw, 2001 for summaries
of such studies).
Sutherland 's theory has also inspired
Edwin H. Sutherland dnd much additional theorizing in criminology.
Theorists have attempted to better describe
Donald R. Cressey the nature ofthose definitions favorable to vi-
olation of the law (see the next selection in
Chapter 11 by Sykes and Matza). They have
Before Sutherland developed his theory, attempted to better describe the processes by
crime was usually explained in t e r n ofmul- which we learn criminal behavior from oth-
tiple factors-like social class, broken homes, ers (see the description o f social learning the-
age, race, urban or rural location, and mental ory by Akers in Chapter 12). And they have
disorder. Sutherland developed his theory of drawn on Sutherland in an effort to explain
differential association in an effort to explain group differences in crime rates (see the Wolf-
why these various factors were related to gang and Ferracuti and Anderson selections
crime. In doing so, he hoped to organize and in this part). Sutherland's theory o f differen-
integrate the research on crime u p to that tial association, then, is one of the enduring
point, as well as to guide future research. classics in criminology (for excellent discus-
Sutherlandk theory is stated in the f o m o f sions ofthe current state o f differential asso-
nine propositions. He argues that criminal ciation theory, see Matsueda, 1988, and Waw,
behavior is learned by interacting with oth- 2001).
ers, especially intimate others. Criminals
learn both the techniques of committing
crime and the definitions favorable to crime References
from these others. The s k t h proposition> Agnew Robe*. '2000. "Sources of Mminality:
which f o r n the heart of the theory, states Strain and Subcultural Theories." In Joseph F.
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such as social class, race, and broken homes cia1 Structure: A General Theory of Crime and
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10 academic sources about the topic (Why is America so violent?)
*Address all 10 academic sources in the literature review
*What have they added to the literature?
*End literature review with "What has not been addressed is.... "and with "What I'm Addressing....." (I am addressing that overpopulation is the main reason America is so violent).
*Literature review should be a minimum of 2-2 1/2 pages
Attached are my 10 academic sources.
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Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
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Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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1. Jannette Winstanley
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YOGA - A Unique Understanding of its Benefits to America’s
Culture
(I)
The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human
beings, so basic human
feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace, genuine
world peace can be achieved. In
this the importance of individual responsibility is quite clear; an
atmosphere of peace must
first be created within ourselves, then gradually expanded to
include our families, our
communities, and ultimately the whole planet - Tenzin Gyatso
During the latter part of the 20
th
Century, western civilization made a major impact on
Indian society. Today it appears that the impact of India’s
2. culture and philosophy has in turn,
influenced much of western culture, more specifically in this
research paper, American society.
How does India’s philosophy, particularly the sense of well-
being, influence western society into
living a more conscious filled life?
Firstly, at the heart of well-being is a healthy lifestyle. Recently
I traveled abroad and
spent time speaking with different people from different
cultures to try to understand the
meaning of healthy living. What I discovered was that people
from different walks of life have
different ideas of what healthy living means. For example in
America, it seems that healthy
living is tied with how much exercise one gets whereas in Italy,
I am told healthy living has to do
with your diet and sleeping. If you speak to someone over the
age of forty, you may hear that
healthy living has to do with your focus and how you stimulate
your mind. In fact, this is the
belief system of those who incorporate Ayurveda into their
daily lives. The ancient science of
Ayurveda, (living a long and healthy life), dates back over
5,000 years ago and may be the oldest
3. known health care system. Ayurveda stimulates both mind and
body by promoting well-being
and good health through a variety of practices. This research
paper is meant to show how such
practices have influenced the world. What began mainly as a
belief system in Asia and India has
now surfaced in western societies and in particular in America.
This cultural influence can be
seen through the study of yoga and all of its benefits to the
human body. Throughout my research
I have discovered how much influence yoga truly has had and I
will not only prove its benefits
but share the true meaning of what the term yoga means.
In order to bring light to India’s cultural influences in America
and more importantly,
how it pertains to this research paper, it is necessary to
distinguish the two differences. To begin
with, India’s belief system includes both religions and
philosophies that explain basic questions
of human existence. In fact, in order to understand the
magnitude of influence it is important to
note that many of today’s influences began during the
Foundation Era (8000 BCE to 600 CE).
4. There are two major religions of India, Hinduism and
Buddhism. “Hinduism assumes the eternal
existence of a universal spirit that guides all life on earth. A
piece of the spirit called the atman is
trapped inside humans and other living creatures. The most
important desire of the atman is to be
reunited with the universal spirit, and every aspect of an
individual’s life is governed by it.”
(History Haven) Buddhism began later during the 6
th
century BCE by its founder Siddhartha
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Gautama, better known as the Buddha. In Buddhism’s basic
tenets are the belief in The Four
Noble Truths and The Eightfold Path to Enlightenment. “The
ultimate goal is to follow the path
to nirvana, or a state of contentment that occurs when the
individual’s soul unites with the
universal spirit. The eight steps must be achieved one by one,
starting with a change in thoughts
and intentions, followed by changes in life style and actions
that prelude a higher thought process
5. through meditation. Eventually, a “breakthrough” occurs when
nirvana is achieved that gives the
person a whole new understanding of life.” (History Haven).
“Yoga is a path to undo the root of all types of misery through
the direct experience of
deep, clear, open awareness.” – Richard Freeman
What’s not to like about stretching your muscles, sprawling out
on a comfortable mat,
and losing yourself in tranquility? Not only does practicing
yoga tone your body and refresh your
mind, it also improves your immune system, helps lower your
stress level, and provides so many
more health benefits. Yoga has been around for more than 5,000
years, and we’re still fine-
tuning the practice. Today, aside from having a yoga studio
around every corner, we have many
different styles of yoga. Even though they’re all based on the
same poses, each style has a
particular focus. For example, one style has a purpose to
improve flexibility, while another style
primarily strengthens your core. With many different types of
yoga being practiced today, it may
6. be difficult to figure out which style benefits your mind and
body the most. It’s important to find
out which type of yoga meets your needs, so I’ve included a
quick explanation of five of the
most common yoga styles practiced everywhere.
Hatha
Hatha originated in India in the 15
th
century. This type of yoga is slow-paced, gentle, and
focused on breathing and meditation.
relaxation techniques
physical exercise, and
improves breathing
yoga
Vinyasa
Much like Hatha, Vinyasa covers basic poses and breath-
synchronized movement. This variety
of Hatha yoga emphasizes on the Sun Salutation, a series of 12
poses where movement is
matched to the breath.
7. muscle mass throughout the
body
abdominal muscles, and reduces
the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2
diabetes
strengthen their bodies
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Ashtanga
Ashtanga yoga metaphorically focuses on eight limbs,
considered a form of power yoga;
Ashtanga is fast-paced and intense with lunges and push-ups.
with weight loss
r: Fit people looking to maintain strength and
stamina, and those who want to get in
touch with their spiritual side
8. Iyengar
Iyengar covers all eight aspects of Ashtanga yoga and focuses
on bodily alignment. Different
props like straps, blankets, and blocks are used to assist in
strengthening the body. Standing
poses are emphasized, and are often held for long periods of
time.
an
injury, and builds up body
strength
in each pose and those with
injuries, balance issues, and chronic medical conditions like
arthritis
Bikram
Also known as hot yoga, Bikram is practiced in a 95 to 100
degree room. It’s typically a series of
26 poses that allows for a loosening of tight muscles and
sweating.
muscles
9. flexibility, and cleanses the body
push themselves and those with
physical injuries
(II)
Religion or spirituality plays an important role in yoga and the
basic underlying meanings
behind its purpose are drawn from some form of belief system.
For most yoga followers there is
a large influence stemming from the beliefs of both Hinduism
and Buddhism. The basic
similarities between both religions as to how they pertain to this
subject and research are as
follows; In Hinduism, attaining the highest life is a process of
removing the bodily distractions
from life, allowing one to eventually understand the Brahma
(God) nature within. In Buddhism,
one follows a disciplined life to move through and understand
that nothing in ourselves is “me”
such that we dispel the very illusion of existence. In so doing
10. one realizes Nirvana (state of being
free).On the other hand, America is filled with an assortment of
religions and philosophies
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brought into the country in stages over a short period of time.
Statistics show that recently, America is under-going drastic
religious changes. 44% of adults have either switched
religions or dropped religious traditions completely. Although
groups account for over a dozen major religions, the amount
of distinct religious groups can top into hundreds. The one
religion I found surprisingly low on the chart was Judaism at
only 1.7%. As vast as America is, the Geographic’s can play a
very important role when surveying small groups.
This survey was completed in 2007 of 5,000 adult
Americans, places Christianity at over 75% while other
religions make up only 4.7%.
“If you’re really spiritual, then you should be totally
11. independent of the good and the bad opinions of the
world…you should have faith in yourself.” Deepak Chopra
The purpose of showing this chart is to see the
influence that religion has on the practice of yoga. In many
cases if certain religious groups are highly influential in
certain areas of America, then it is likely that yoga and its
benefits may or may not be seen as beneficial. For that matter,
it may be likely that the practice of yoga is more prevalent
where the practice of Hinduism and Buddhism exists. This
leads me to inner-self-purification and its benefits.
What is inner self purification? According to the
Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Al Tazkiyah or better
known as inner-self-purification of the heart and soul, is the
essential gift that one gives to practice a life of compassion,
mercy, generosity, and many more virtues of Tazkiyah. Much
like their middle-eastern neighbors, India too practices the
same virtues by incorporating a fasting exercise in self-
discipline. During the months of Ramadan, the believer
12. abstains in the daytime from food and drink of their own free
will. By practicing restraint for one month in a year, they are
able to lead a life of self-discipline in all matters for the rest of
the year. The philosophy of purifying oneself is no stranger to
human-kind; in fact Christ practiced fasting to purify himself
for God. Inner-self-purification simply allows one to exercise
constraints. It not only is healthy for your body as a purging
stage but also your mental state of well-being. Many
Americans are practicing one form or other of fasting and
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doctors are promoting certain forms of purification to their
patients. Dr. Oz recommends a 48-
hour weekend cleanse which consists of certain “detoxifying”
foods that will keep your system
running smoothly. All of this is in some way a form of inner-
self-purification which ultimately
leads to a healthier lifestyle. According to Google search
engine, when typing as a search the
13. physicians who recommend fasting for purification, there are
over 131,000,000 results. What that
tells me is just how much energy is being spent on this topic for
discussion.
(III)
Over the past five years the Indian Nutraceuticals Market has
been growing at a rapid
pace. The Indian Nutraceuticals market is the fastest growing
sector among other sectors of
Indian food and Pharmaceuticals market and is expected to
sustain its growth in the coming
years”. The chart below spells out just how much we spend on
wellness products. Although this
chart is globally focused, it does point out how important
alternative wellness has become in
America. This is all part of the entire package of yoga’s
benefits. Once indoctrinated into the full
benefits and knowledge of what yoga and Ayurveda stand for,
an entire wellness program opens
a person up to other benefits that should be included in this
regimen. In America, the sales of
wellness and vitamin supplements that coincide with the
14. benefits of yoga and practices derived
from this culture are in the billions. This is by far the greatest
example of the influence that
India’s medical and spiritual philosophy is having on the
average population of America.
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Now that the awareness factor is at its highest level,
how does one live in our society with self-awareness that
continuously benefits the mind, body, and spirit? I believe it
starts with finding your silent soul; the place that only you can
reach. It begins much like life does for a child. It begins with
the knowing that love surrounds us and that the love has to
begin within. Yet, there is this silent destruction developing not
only in America but all over the world. It is the necessity we
have for instant gratification. Our world is changing at an
15. extremely fast pace and with this speed change brings a certain
dilution of humanity. Our need to interact with others has
diminished in quality. At the helm of healthy living is a healthy
mind. A healthy mind consists of positive energy that keeps the
harmonic balance for the body and spirit. It is a negative mind
that creates a mental impurity and this cannot coexist with
peace and harmony. I find that with all of this extreme living
there may be an unnecessary amount of self-inflicted pain that
over a period of time can cause
undue stress and damage to our bodies that in many cases is
life-threatening. I find it hard these
days to hang on to a peaceful stress-free life especially when I
turn on the television, which I
seldom do. Anger is such a powerful force that I find it difficult
to avoid and only in a peace
state can I dismiss the notion. After all, I am only human and it
is only natural that I verbalize my
frustrations which ultimately harm’s me more than others. It
seems that today Americans use the
yoga mat as a therapist’s couch and often as a church pew. It is
only through meditation and
yoga that I am able to be calm and allow my chakra to nurture.
16. Hindu teaches us that our
Chakras correspond to vital points in our physical bodies and
within each point there is a
connection to our nervous system all of which through
meditation will give us positive energy to
live the healthiest way possible. It only requires each person to
recognize the importance of
caring for the mind, body and spirit.
“Today I will nurture the world so as I may nurture myself.” –
Deepak Chopra
We invest so much in our minds so why is it that we don’t
invest more into our bodies?
It’s not that it is easier to invest the time and energy in the
brain it’s a form of laziness that I
believe has to be due to a lack of balance; a moderation that has
been lost in this fast-pace
lifestyle of our times. Even still, it is this form of laziness or
lack of concern that can defeat any
purpose we think we have. Educating ourselves on the ever-
changing environment so that we can
accept what life throws our way without causing undue stress to
our bodies is as important as
17. how to write a research paper. In fact, if we balance our lives
and place greater importance on
this vital issue of well-being then our immune system would
have an easier time deciphering the
difference between negative and positive energy. Positive
energy is truly a force to be reckoned
with. It comes in the form of how we transmit to others as well
as our own self. The greatest
breakdown of positive energy is when we allow anxiety to
manifest inside and cause our positive
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force to eventually loose direction. This is when depression
takes over your entire existence and
you are rendered helpless. How we handle the outside
influences dictates how we handle anxiety.
What do we really know about our physical beings? It seems
today that too much
emphasis is on our brain and not enough energy is focused on
our body. I think the importance of
18. how well we care for ourselves is dismissed as something we
will deal with after we have
squared away the ever important brain. Yet the energy we put
into our brains, such as, fear and
worry are funneled through our physical self at some point. As
humans, our complexities are as
far-reaching and stressful as they are whole. How we deal with
our stress, fear, and worry will
dictate our life expectancy. Which brings me to dependencies
and there aging effects. India’s
influence on American culture is marked by the growing
demand for inner peace. According to
the yoga jo/urnal, the latest “Yoga in America” study shows that
20.4 million Americans practice
yoga compared to 15.8 million from the previous 2008 study.
That is an increase of 29 percent.
In addition, practitioners spend $10.3 billion a year on yoga
classes, products, and additional
related items. The previous 2008 study showed $5.7 billion.
“The number of practitioners and
the amount they spend has increased dramatically in the last
four years,” says Bill Harper, vice
president and group publisher of Active Interest Media’s
Healthy Living Group.
19. The chart below was taken from a CDC National Health
Statistics report prepared by the
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Adults
and Children in 2007. It indicates
that almost 20% of those surveyed use some form of natural
product for health. The likelihood of
the information given by the Yoga Journal added to this chart
would indicate that to some extent,
from 2007 to 2012 the numbers for certain, if not all, categories
should have doubled. The
numbers on natural products is staggering and today, the
average pharmacy stocks more natural
vitamins in their isles than any other product. In fact, the
average person today can explain the
benefits of many of the herbs used in India and Asia. Unlike
just ten years ago, the average
person didn’t even know what they were or their benefits. How
does this play into the research
on yoga? This is exactly my point. What began as a simple
alternative to traditional medications
and physical exercise has now become natural herbal
alternatives with yoga practices combined
to meet the full Ayurveda experience which includes yoga
practices alike. Notice of the top ten
20. health approaches for adults in America, four are of Indian
influence including yoga, deep
breathing, meditation, and natural products. Since 2007, the
growth has continued at the same
pace.
“How can you know God if you don't know your big toe?” - B.
K. S. Iyengar
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Some would liken this time in our lives as the age of anxiety. In
fact, statistically over the
past ten years, one in five Americans is treated for anxiety
related illnesses which would account
for the plethora of pharmaceutical drugs on the market today.
The explosion of stress-related
health concerns has affected western society in such a way that
the medical profession has
related much of our physical ailments to stress. Such conditions
as heart disease, chronic fatigue,
21. high blood pressure, and cancer are linked to these unhealthy
levels of stress hormones. To curb
the enthusiasm of our hormones it is necessary to prevent
unnecessary inflammatory activity in
the body, in essence, make our bodies, not our minds a priority.
My discovery of the Indian
influence has taught me to turn off the brain once in a while and
practice my breathing and yoga
exercises, to find my inner Chakra, and focus more on the well-
being of my inner-self.
Stress is a killer. Plain and simple, that is what stress is. So
how do we deal with this
killer when we don’t know where its next move will be? The
simple fact is stress is ever-present
and like many things in life, how we handle it will determine
the outcome or our destiny as we
choose it. Stress is Omni-present but we can teach ourselves
how to curb the stress levels
through courage, acceptance, forgiveness, and generosity. I
know that when I practice any of
these processes, my stress levels diminish. In fact, just
exercising even one of these a day will
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lower the level of anxiety within and give you a sense of
purpose. A sense of purpose is a
remedy for an unhealthy life cycle.
“Cancer is like a weed,” according to Donald Abrams, M.D.,
chief of oncology at San
Francisco General Hospital and director of the Osher Center for
Integrative Medicine at the
University of California, San Francisco. “You need to tend your
garden carefully to make the
soil as inhospitable as possible so it can’t take root in the first
place.” This is the one subject I am
most passionate about and as much as I have studied it, I still
am startled at how little I
understand. The problem is it manifests itself in us as just a
cellular arrangement until we
fertilize the cells. What I know is that stress is the water and
what I put inside my body dictates
whether the cells like or dislike the food. Fast food is certainly
a like for cancer cells and mostly
because as we gain weight our insulin levels rise which
ultimately can produce tumor growth.
What we must stay away from if we do not want chronic
illnesses is inflammation. It appears
23. that inflammation is one of the benefactors of cancer because it
ties up the immune system.
I speak of consciously living my life in the healthiest way
possible. What that entails is
much more than what I put inside my body, although this is an
integral part of the healthy
process, it requires a mind flush, a defragging or disk cleanup
to put it in today’s context.
Modern medicine has finally begun to accept that, alternative
ways of treatment for life-
threatening diseases have worked in harmony with traditional
methods and in fact, many Cancer
centers across the United States have begun to implement
treatments of such therapies. This new
way of treating patients is called Integrative Medicine and
according to Dr. Esther Stemberg,
“Patients want to be considered whole human beings in the
context of their world,” A National
Institutes of Health senior scientist and author of The Balance
Within: The Science Connecting
Health and Emotions. In fact, that is the appeal of Integrative
Medicine. It’s the dissatisfaction
with the current health care system that has doctors feeling as if
they cannot practice and patients
24. feeling like numbers. Integrative medicine seems to promise
more attention and a broader scope
of healing that western medicine doesn’t allow. Since we began
to realize the value of alternative
treatments, many individuals are seeking treatment from other
countries and the American
Medical Association is quickly realizing its value.
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I was surprised to learn that the American Indian also had
similar wellness beliefs. For
over 10,000 years, the aboriginal cultures in North and South
America used the medicine wheel
as a symbol of the circle of life. They used it in prayer and to
bring balance to one’s life. The
circle of the Anishinaabe medicine wheel is continuous, with no
beginning and no end.
Everything in life is sacred – the earth, animals, plants,
everything affects one another.
The diagram below shows the four colors of the medicine wheel
which are spirits. Each one is
associated with a life stage. Yellow is the beginning, the spring
and the newborn. Red is
25. childhood, the summer and the afternoon. Black is adulthood,
autumn and the evening, and
White is wisdom, the elderly and the night.
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Since this wellness belief dates back so long ago, I thought this
would be a great test today to see
just how purposed it may be to my research. I asked seven of
my co-workers what their birthdays
were. The following are the results;
Two people were born in the spring, representing the –
One person was born in the summer, representing the –
One person was born in the autumn, representing the –
Two people were born in the winter, representing the –
I suppose what I took from this little exercise was that we are
all balanced. Even with a
small group, the circle was complete. We are all born with
different spirit colors and the balance
represents order to the circle. Much like our Chakra maintains
its order. The influence that India
has on the aboriginal’s from the America’s only proves that
26. these values that are placed on the
mind, spirit and emotions are of greater importance to mankind
than any other belief system. It is
an important discovery that our society has come “full circle”.
Our minds can take us to infinite complex environments that
through learning allow some
of the most amazing experiences. On many occasion I find
myself deep in thought, almost in a
trance that consciously or not, allows me to be in two separate
places in my mind. I’ve somehow
managed to hone in on this process and it has brought me to
such a state of well-being that even
today as I write, I find myself wandering off to a special place
where I can be with this form of
harmony. It is powerful, silent, and it is golden.
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Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears
based on past experiences.
27. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
A loss of interest in judging other people.
A loss of interest in judging self.
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
A loss of interest in conflict.
A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious
symptom.)
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
Frequent attacks of smiling.
An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make
them happen.
An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as
well as the
uncontrollable urge to extend it.
How do I relate silence and spirituality to healthy living and in
what case do I expect
changes to occur if I practice certain rituals for a healthy life?
First and foremost I believe that in
order to achieve this awareness, one must learn to let go of the
fear.
28. Fear is by far the most debilitating drug that as humans has
caused some of mankind’s
greatest catastrophes. Angela Gunn stated in Let Go of your
Fear that, “For a very long time fear
has controlled me. It has paralyzed me, kept me living in
desperate situations, and stopped me
from living the life of my dreams.” Many people
are living in some sort of fear and as long as you
allow fear in your life you will never be able to
truly find the meaning of healthy living. This is by
far the key ingredient to a healthy mind, body and
spirit. A life without fear means to have the
courage to let go of the things that cannot change. In
fact the anger that we bring upon our spirit is out of
fear. I recently read an article written by Catalyst
Yogi. The Five Ways to Overcome Fear and
Despair with Kundalini Yoga. Kundalini
“Silence is the great teacher and to
learn its lessons you must pay
attention to it. There is no substitute
for the creative inspiration,
29. knowledge, and stability that come
from knowing how to contact your
core of inner silence.” Deepak Chopra
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yoga is a school of yoga called by practitioners “the yoga of
awareness”. Its primary focus is on
the expansion of sensory awareness and intuition in order to
raise an individual’s consciousness.
Kundalini Yoga consists of active and passive meditations
which target the whole body system
and mental faculties, to develop awareness, consciousness and
spiritual strength.
The longer I live the less confidence I have in drugs and the
greater is my confidence
in the regulation and administration of diet and regimen. – John
Redman Coxe
For the purpose of my research, I’m interested in what types of
people are drawn to a
sense of well-being that involves the traditions of India, more
specifically to this research; is the
30. exercise of yoga. There are many sides to India’s influences.
I’ve discussed Hinduism and
Buddhism and there influence as well as the practice of
Ayurveda. Ayurveda believes that any
disorder or imbalance occurring in the mind, body and soul are
due to the blocked energy forces
within ones chakras. The term chakra, refers to the energy
centers in our bodies and in fact there
are seven chakras in our bodies in which energy flows through.
Yoga is an avenue in which a
person releases the seven chakras. More specific to this form of
release is the practice of Vinyasa
yoga. The term Vinyasa yoga refers to the alignment of
movement and breathing; a method
which turns static asanas into a dynamic flow. The length of one
inhale or one exhale dictates the
length of time spent transitioning between asanas. Asanas are
then held for a predefined number
of breaths. In effect, attention is placed on the breath and the
journey between the asanas rather
than solely on achieving perfect body alignment.
I recently interviewed a woman who described her experiences
since beginning yoga as
31. her exercise. The following interview is a current ongoing
process with which I have been
monitoring her warm Vinyassa yoga. As previously stated, the
term Vinyasa refers to the
alignment of movement and breath. Breathing is a huge part of
Vinyasa yoga which is in sync
with the methods discussed through Ayurveda. She had never
been in a yoga class before and
for reasons that involved more than just exercising the muscle
skeletal system, she began
attending classes. The following is my conversation with this
individual who for confidentiality
purposes, I will refer to as Ms. M.
JW: What was it about yoga that attracted you to start this
regimen?
Ms. M: I have been feeling weak and lacking energy. I had
always worked out with aerobics,
Pilates, and other vigorous forms of exercise but I was really
looking for something that would
get to my core and help me with both my physical and mental
sense of well-being.
JW: Since you began the classes, how have you been feeling?
Ms. M: My first class was so intimidating, I mean everyone in
32. the class had literally zero fat
and they were able to position their bodies in ways I couldn’t
imagine. I was over-whelmed with
the whole thing. But the experience was so intense that I wanted
more.
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JW: Today marks three weeks since you started, do you feel
any different since then?
Ms. M: Oh yes I do. There is a sense of calmness that I feel. In
fact, I used to get upset about
little things and since I began Vinyassa, I’m more relaxed and
my body feels stronger. I sleep
better and have fewer headaches. I’m not sure if this is because
of the classes but whatever the
case, I’m not planning to stop any time soon.
“Laughter opens your heart and soothes your soul. No one
should ever take life so
seriously that they forget to laugh at themselves.” – Robin S
Sharma
With yoga, our bodies become stronger, more flexible, and
deeper body awareness
33. develops. It is the mind that is given focus and the awareness
that draws back into the present
self. Posture and breathing are both important disciplines in
yoga and in fact, builds self-
confidence in oneself by the perception of how one holds
themselves erect. There is a new form
of yoga today that breaks out into a different remedy of stress
and anxiety. It is called Laughter
Yoga and it offers an opportunity for us to get out of our minds.
To break free from that “bitchy
resting face”, laughter yoga helps elevate our sense of well-
being, allowing us to feel freer more
joyful and therefore more peaceful. Is this not the goal of Yoga?
Asana (posture) is where you begin to see the development of
your strength, flexibility; it
is how you focus your mind into an enhanced awareness through
asana. Great posture is essential
to the understanding of yoga. With Laughter Yoga there isn’t
any beginning or advanced stigma,
it is just a state of where you are in that moment and how to
express yourself by just allowing the
joy to flow. Now I would like to share my feelings on this new
discovery of Laughter Yoga. I
34. went to a few classes this past week, as an alternative to my
standard yoga class and also for
research purposes. But before I delve into this discipline, let
preempt my purpose with the issue
that has been in the news lately. I was watching the news one
morning and the anchor spoke of a
term referred to as Bitchy Resting Face (BRF). It caught my
attention so I decided to find out
how real it was. I was surprised to find that this is actually
diagnosed as a disorder. This got me
thinking about my research on yoga and how yoga would help
those with whatever issue that
caused BRF. I have been discussing thus far the benefits of
yoga with those who have high-stress
levels but it never occurred to me that there might be another
avenue to research.
Laughter is something that all of us need but rarely is there a
proper place to express our
laughter. I think about the countless times I have been in a
meeting and everyone seemed
overwhelmed with the challenges or at least the perception of
these challenges. It was always a
thought for me in those moments where I wanted to break out
into a full blown laughing spell
35. just to remind us of what life is really about. I am not alone in
this thought and in fact not only is
yoga taking a direction toward laughter disciplines, but a
network of doctors, spiritual leaders,
and yoga instructors are promoting its benefits. In fact there is
actually a World Laughter Day. It
was created in 1998 by Doctor Madan Kataria who is the
founder of the worldwide Laughter
Yoga movement. “The celebration of World Laugher Day is a
positive manifestation for world
peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of
brotherhood and friendship through
laughter.” (laughteryoga.org). The multiplier effect: people
leaving Laughter Yoga sessions and
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interact with others, through work and home. Once contact is
made, the varying degree in which
this powerful emotional state manifests itself causes a huge
chain reaction. If I think about the
enormous stress levels of today, whether through trying to keep
my family unit purposed, or my
work fulfilling, not to mention my creative flow for class work,
I’ve come to realize that laughter
36. has always been that one denominator which provided me the
relief I needed in the most dire
situations.
A 2009 documentary film directed by Albert Nerenberg called
Laughology is the first
feature length documentary about laughter. The documentary
gives power to laughter and states
its case on how laughter is the original peace signal. He states
that laughter may have been the
key to the rise of human civilization. Nerenberg’s inspiration
for the movie came from his own
tragic loss of a loved one to Cancer. It was his thoughts of
depression and how it would affect his
child that promoted the need for laughter as a healing tool. The
movie also highlights the
contagiousness of laughter. Certain styles of laughter can be
more contagious than others but the
benefits of laughter whether through the discipline of yoga or
just watching comedy is by far the
greatest form of healing the mind, body, and spirit. The
universal benefits of laughter to mankind
cross all race, creed, spiritual, and ethnic boundaries.
37. “When you laugh, you change and when you change
the whole world changes
around you.” – Dr. Madan Kataria
The following is a short list I discovered in my research of
some basic Laughter Yoga
exercise that if coupled with thirty minutes of exercise per day
will likely change not only our
energy levels, (eliminating the need for so much caffeine), as
well, physically strengthening the
body core, (enhancing social experiences), but also mentally
stimulating our minds for better
work performance. If nothing else, try this exercise at work or
at home and see everyone’s
reaction. It will be contagious and fun!
ear and laugh.
and gradually increases in
tempo and volume.
reet everybody the way you normally
greet (e.g. shake hands) and
replace words with laughter.
38. heartily as you direct your
laughter to come straight from your heart.
ward situation and laugh at it (e.g.
shoe laces untied, shaving
cream behind your ears...)
Finally, are there any substantial long-term benefits to Laughter
Yoga? The only real
evidence to this question lies with those who understand how to
laugh and enjoy the feeling it
brings to them. Laughter Yoga is simply an opportunity to learn
to laugh without being
dependent on something to stimulate our ability to find
laughter. In other words, it is the
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empowering of ourselves to connect to unconditional joy and
because joyful laughter inherently
bonds people together, it moves us toward the possibility of a
peaceful existence.
(V) – Conclusion
What I am seeing more and more in today’s society is the need
39. for three major
components of good health; the mind, body, and spirit. What
does it take to bring harmony to all
three? One of these is a deep understanding of your individual
happiness. The author and
spiritual speaker, Deepak Chopra has shared for years his
inspirational conversations. He
simplifies this topic of well-being by stating, “There are no
extra pieces in the universe.
Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every
piece must fit itself into the big
jigsaw puzzle.” (Synchrodestiny). What I believe it takes to
build your own three components to
maximum strength is faith. Faith is the knowing who you are,
and where you want to be. Faith is
in oneself as well as those that one chooses to have faith in. All
of these components of good
health only signify that as we evolve, we cannot change the
inevitable but we can change
ourselves in the way we chose to exist. It has been through the
learning and educating of my
mind that I have found my greatest silence. My voice has
suddenly been allowed to be free and
spring hope, eternal. It is never too late to find your happiness.
40. Even for a moment, if that is all
you have. Carol Lynn Pearson wrote in her “Consider the
Butterfly”, “According to Vedanta,
there are only two symptoms of enlightenment, just two
indications that a transformation is
taking place within you toward a higher consciousness. The first
symptom is that you stop
worrying. Things don’t bother you anymore. You become light-
hearted and full of joy. The
second symptom is that you encounter more and more
meaningful coincidences in your life,
more and more synchronicities. And this accelerates to the point
where you actually experience
the miraculous.”
After a lengthy and frankly, exhausting research study on
India’s philosophies with
particular attention to inner-self and well-being, I found the
source of its influence on society
today to be a necessity and not so much a luxury. Simply, health
and wellness is not a fad, it is a
way of life and most people pursue some form of health and
wellness. The extent of their interest
and engagement varies considerably. Physical, emotional,
mental and spiritual aspects all play a
41. part in the contribution. Every day I see and read more and
more of India’s influences marked by
a society that seeks a personal freedom, a place where one can
find happiness within. I see it in
major branding of products as Americans are willing to partner
with brands and companies that
help them achieve their wellness goals. I see it in leaders who
express their own personal
journeys through yoga. It is an undeniable growth that can only
get greater as long as we seek
alternative ways in which to live.
If there is one thing I take from this research it is learning to
simplify life. Where do we
start when trying to simplify life and build a sense of self
purpose? It is truly a puzzle at first but
the unraveling begins with letting go. At least for me that is
what I had to do. I had to let go and
allow myself the freedom to just be. Some of the most
influential moments in this process have
been through spiritual readings. Not necessarily through
organized religion but through the
knowing that there is something greater than myself; something
more powerful that I need to be
42. a part of. This feeling is quintessential when learning the
culture of Hindu. There is a calming
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affect that allows me to meditate in a way that fills my soul
with an awakening of all my senses
and allows me my youth, my wisdom of knowing that I can be
just as I am. It is the knowing that
the four-letter word, “fear” can no longer be part of my life. In
fact, with this spiritual awakening
through yoga practices I have discovered happiness in my
business and personal life is often a
matter of subtraction, not addition. The simple truth is that yoga
is addictive. The reason is
simple. It makes you feel better than any other form of exercise,
any other form of an addictive
product. When talking to people from all walks of life, the one
thing they all share is that since
yoga, their lives are not the same. The feeling is something that
cannot be explained. It is
spiritual, physical, and mental. Yoga is a way of life. It is
ancient and deeply rooted in our core.
It is the one true form of expression that aligns the human race
43. with our planet and our solar
system.
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55. primarily responsible for popularizing yoga around the world.
Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra, M.D is the author of more than 65 books,
including numerous New York
Times bestsellers. His medical training is in internal medicine
and endocrinology, and he is a
Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the
American Association of
Clinical Endocrinologists, and an adjunct professor of
Executive Programs at the Kellogg School
of Management at Northwestern University. He is also a
Distinguished Executive Scholar at
Columbia Business School, Columbia University, and a Senior
Scientist at the Gallup
organization. For more than a decade, he has participated as a
lecturer at the Update in Internal
Medicine, an annual event sponsored by Harvard Medical
School’s Department of Continuing
Education and the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center.
John Redman Coxe
John Redman, physician, born in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1773;
died in Philadelphia,
56. Pennsylvania, 22 March. 1864. He was educated in
Philadelphia, completed his classical course
in Scotland, returned home in 1790, studied medicine and after
receiving his diploma in 1794,
studied in London, Paris, and Edinburgh. In 1796 he settled in
Philadelphia, and in 1798, during
the visitation of yellow fever, was appointed by the Board of
health physician to the port. He was
for several years one of the physicians of the Pennsylvania
hospital, and also of the Philadelphia
dispensary. In 1809 he was elected professor of chemistry in the
University of Pennsylvania. Dr.
Coxe was the first to practice vaccination in Philadelphia. He
published a treatise on
"Inflammation" (Philadelphia, 1794); "Importance of Medicine"
(1800); "Vaccination" (1800);
"Combustion" (1811); "American Dispensatory" (1827);
"Refutation of Harvey's Claim to the
Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood" (1834).
Madan Kataria
Madan Kataria, M.D. is a qualified Physician in Allopathic
system of medicine, practicing in
Mumbai (India) for the past 20 years. He was ex-registrar Jaslok
57. Hospital and Research Centre
Bombay in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Popularly known
as the merry medicine man from
Jannette Winstanley
[email protected]
India, the Guru of Giggling (London Times), he is the pioneer
of laughter clubs movement all
over the world has developed a new technique of group
Laughter based on yoga.
Richard Freeman
Richard Freeman has been a student of yoga since 1968. He has
spent nearly nine years in Asia
studying various traditions which he incorporates into the
Ashtanga yoga practice as taught by
his principal teacher, K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India.
Richard’s background includes studying
Sufism in Iran, Zen and Vipassana Buddhist practice, Bhakti
and traditional Hatha yoga in India.
Starting in 1974 he also began an in-depth study of Iyengar
yoga, which eventually led him to
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. Richard is an avid student of both
Western and Eastern philosophy, as
well as Sanskrit. His ability to juxtapose various viewpoints,
58. without losing the depth and
integrity of each, has helped him develop a unique,
metaphorical teaching style.
Robin S. Sharma
Robin Sharma is one of the world’s premier thinkers on
leadership in business and in life. He is
the author of numerous books, including the #1 international
bestseller The Monk Who Sold His
Ferrari; its bestselling sequel Leadership Wisdom from The
Monk Who Sold His Ferrari; Family
Wisdom from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari; Who Will Cry
When You Die?; The Saint,
MegaLiving, and The Surfer, and The CEO. Sharma is also in
constant demand across the globe
as a keynote speaker for organizations dedicated to developing
leaders at all levels and as an
executive coach to people ready to create extraordinary work
and personal lives.
Tenzin Gyatso: 14th Dalai Lama
Tenzin Gyatso, born Lhamo Dondrub, July 6, 1935 is the 14th
and current Dalai Lama, as well
as the longest lived incumbent. Dalai Lamas are the head monks
of the Gelugpa lineage of
59. Tibetan Buddhism. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, and
is also well known for his
lifelong advocacy for Tibetans inside and outside Tibet. The
Dalai Lama was born in Taktser
Qinghai and was selected as the rebirth of the 13
th
Dalai Lama two years later, although he was
only formally recognized as the 14th Dalai Lama on 17
November 1950, at the age of 15.