Essays about: "Yoga"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 37 essays containing the word Yoga.

1. 21. Agents of Change or Not? A Case Study of Earthchild Project in South Africa.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Amanda Norrlander; [2017]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Education for Sustainable Development; Agency; Empowerment; Drawing Method; Yoga; Hiking; Environmental Education;

   Abstract : This present case study is exploring whether an Education for Sustainable Development initiative, as exemplified by the South African Earthchild Project (ECP), which is focused on yoga, environmental education and hiking, can empower children and enhance their agency to become agents of change for Sustainable Development. With empowerment and agency theories as a backdrop, a quasi-experimental design is adopted. READ MORE

3. 22. Let's Face Yoga - A Quantitative Study of the Priming Effect of Yoga on People's Beliefs and Behavior

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Jenny Boberg; Frida Änges; [2017]
   Keywords : Priming; Yoga; Behavioral effects; Yogi stereotype;

   Abstract : Due to the rapid growth of yoga in terms of popularity, academic interest, and rising market value, it was hypothesized that the mere presence of yoga in society induced the opportunity for priming to significantly affect individual's behaviors and beliefs. Building upon the divergent research foundations of yoga and priming, the experimental study examined whether yoga priming would generate positive effects on the variables of mood, self-image, materialistic behavior, self-esteem, and prosocial behavior. READ MORE

4. 23. Boost & Balance: Boosting life quality and balancing stress with five minutes’ daily yoga, mindfulness and positive psychology

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Hanna Bellman; [2017]
   Keywords : yoga; mindfulness; positive psychology; online; stress; life quality; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The use of internet based psychology interventions as well as yoga and mindfulness interventions in order to improve psychological health has increased during the past decades. However, most interventions are time and resource demanding and there is a need for investigating short and easily accessible interventions. READ MORE

5. 24. Integrating yoga as a method in clinical social work dealing with addiction : Bridging Eastern and Western perspective. Annika Wincent

   University essay from Ersta Sköndal högskola/Institutionen för socialvetenskap

   Author : Annika Wincent; [2016]
   Keywords : Social work; Evidence-based methods; Yoga; Addiction; Recovery; Stress; Anxiety; Depression; Socialt arbete; Evidensbaserade metoder; Yoga; Missbruk; Rehabilitering; Stress; Ångest; Depression;

   Abstract : In this thesis it will be discussed whether the body-mind-spirit aspect is a missing component in Western methods in clinical social work and if yoga could contribute to a more holistic multi model in this area. Yoga includes physical postures, controlled breathing exercises, meditation and attitudes in life of no harming of oneself or any living being. READ MORE

6. 25. EXPLORING CHILDREN’S PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERIENCES: THE INFLUENCE OF YOGA ON THEIR WELL-BEING AND EVERYDAY LIVES

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Barn

   Author : Hestu Wahyu Rahmayani; [2015]
   Keywords : children’s voices; children’s experiences; children’s perspectives; well-being; yoga;

   Abstract : The purpose of the study is to explore children’s experiences of yoga and its influence on their well-being and everyday lives. The study uses qualitative methods and thematic analysis is chosen as it provides flexibility to combine theoretical assumptions with qualitative data. READ MORE