Writing with the beginner in mind, longtime yoga practitioners Virginia and Khalsa have created a simple and streamlined introduction to the ancient and
transformative practice of kundalini yoga.
A research - based,
transformative practice of fundamental relaxation and meditative inquiry, this practice releases negative emotions and thought patterns and develops a deep capacity to meet, greet, welcome and respond to any and all circumstances you may encounter in life.
Because many highly qualified teachers are no longer in teacher education programs and are in the classrooms,
the transformative practices of principals are essential to helping these teachers become culturally competent which will aid in addressing the gaps in learning by various subgroups.
Not exact matches
And just as the elevator's effects were amplified by the near - simultaneous introduction
of other key tools and
practices — from reinforced concrete to new methods
of producing steel and framing buildings to modern ventilation systems — so, too, the most
transformative of effects over the next decade or two are sure to be found in the confluence
of new technologies and ideas.
(Read Dan's post; it's a great look at why so few people follow a routine
of daily, intensive
practice... and why, for those that do, it's
transformative.)
Pious
practice should therefore be done in such a way that this relationship is expressed adequately, reflecting both the compassionate loving character
of God on the one hand, and the
transformative effect
of knowing such a God on the other.
I have argued that theology and theological education must be conceived as a
transformative discursive praxis that critically reflects on the concrete historical — political configurations and theological
practices of Christian communities which have engendered and still engender the exclusion and dehumanization
of «the others»
of free born, educated and propertied men in Western society.
«In this anthology, we are exploring how we are informed by and participating with those mothers, especially radical women
of color, who have sought for decades, if not centuries, to create relationships to each other,
transformative relationships to feminism and a transnational anti-imperialist literary, cultural and everyday
practice.»
Having plenty
of orthopedic issues that made her not the most «obvious»
of yoga teachers, Jenny was determined to prove that the
practice was for every body; That the beauty
of yoga was in the the
transformative magic
of the mind and the body, not in achievement or expectation.
Experts agree the treatment is
transformative for patients with the Cheevers» form
of CF. «We have just started using it in
practice,» says Henry Dorkin, a pediatric pulmonary specialist and director
of the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Children's Hospital in Boston.
At Canyon Ranch she especially enjoys helping guests explore and nourish their spiritual lives through the cultivation
of transformative spiritual
practices, including exercise.
Meditation, yoga, and mindfulness exercises, like any potentially
transformative practices, are tools for cultivating greater awareness and integration in ourselves, for a clearer perspective and a more connected way
of life.
Meditation pro Light Watkins» new class A Meditation Expert's 14 - Day Guide to Creating a Daily
Practice kicks off this week, so we're taking a closer look at the
transformative power
of meditation and how it changes people's lives for the better through personal stories.
If you need more motivation to take up this
transformative practice, neuroscience research has shown that meditation and mindfulness training can cause neuroplastic changes to the gray matter
of your brain.
Brenna has over 1,500 hrs
of training and over 16 years
of experience and specializes in prescribing
transformative yoga
practices with meditation that addresses her students personal needs.
Even when we feel that we are healthy, it is only after
practicing Aṣṭāṅga yoga for some time that we will understand its
transformative power and how much we have changed as a result
of practice.
This
transformative practice boosts the inherent cleansing processes
of the body.
Within the journey
of yoga, Elizabeth knows personally how
transformative these lifestyle
practices are on all levels.
In your yoga journey, there will probably come a time when you wonder just how some Sanskrit term applies to daily life or how the physical
practice of asana relates to yoga's
transformative powers.
However, after directly experiencing the powerful benefits
of a regular
practice, Vicka felt compelled to share the
transformative gift
of yoga with others.
In my classes, I incorporate my knowledge
of positive psychology, mindful living, movement meditation, martial arts, and Ayurveda to make
practice a fun, sweaty, and
transformative experience.
Ever since that first class I've been fascinated by this
transformative power
of the
practice, what I call the alchemy
of Ashtanga yoga.
In the style
of Vinyasa Yoga, experience pranayama (breathing)
practices and variations
of Sun Salutations, standing, balancing, rotations, inversions, seated and unwinding postures to create a powerful, personal and
transformative journey.
Are you looking to deepen and expand your yoga
practice, connect to your true self, and learn to share the physically, mentally, and spiritually
transformative power
of yoga with others?
Ginger has been a trailblazer for
transformative practice in rehabilitation and wellness, using a biopsychosocial approach through the lens
of interdisciplinary partnership, since 1995.
With a world - renowned faculty, an almost 50 - year history
of advancing the
practice of higher education administrators, and a vibrant network
of thousands
of alumni who maintain long - term relationships and return to HIHE as their careers advance, our programs will have a
transformative impact on your
practice.
30 percent achieved a promotion within six months
of starting the programme; all participants claim it has served to raise their visibility within the business community and they now benefit from the Women's Directorship Programme's network; thirty women executives have now been on the programme and are part
of the alumni; the programme has been cited as best
practice by the business leaders involved and has received coverage from The FT, International New York Times and Bloomberg; it is recognized by the 30 % Club London and Hong Kong as a
transformative initiative.
To be a
transformative leader in education reform, you need to merge an in - depth knowledge
of education policy with proven best
practices in organizational management.
Robyn Horsley, Director
of Teaching and Learning (Innovation), says sustainable pedagogical
practice that produces exceptional academic results and the development
of the
transformative skills mentioned above has proved to be «both challenging and problematic».
Practicing artist, committed teacher and firm believer in the
transformative role
of the arts in Education.
A vital part
of the HGSE community, we aspire to provide
transformative adult learning experiences by bringing together diverse professionals, connecting them with each other and with HGSE's leading faculty and research, and engaging them in important problems
of practice.
TeacherEase makes it easy to spread the use
of transformative practices within the organization.
Her study examines principals in diversifying suburban schools as well as their
transformative leadership
practices used to advocate the elimination
of deficit thinking through the promotion
of cultural competence and social justice so that all students have equitable educational opportunities in classrooms and on standardized assessments.
Encourage thoughtful and coherent selection
of transformative practices that are grounded in the reality
of the school and its community;
We will build a cross-sector (district and charter) cohort
of educators, regularly sharing their experiences (successes, as well as failures) in order to speed adoption
of promising
practices and
transformative ideas.
Educators need to be vocal and willing to share their research, strategies, methodologies, and
practice with other like - minded professionals and more importantly with policymakers to exhibit the kinds
of transformative, critically based approaches that educators are using on a day - to - day basis.
These rich materials, real - life examples
of digital learning, and practical approaches will help any teacher in any school move the needle for their students as they shift from traditional to
transformative practices that empower and engage today's digital learners.
Her articles have appeared in Educational Researcher, Harvard Educational Review and American Educational Research Journal, and she is the lead editor
of the International Latino book award winner Hispanic - Serving Institutions: Advancing Research and
Transformative Practice (2015, Routledge).
Based on the medical model
of residencies in preparing doctors, the LAUTR program blends theory and clinical
practice to train highly talented people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to becoming
transformative teachers.
Whether principals work in a turnaround environment, or are seeking to make a good school great, Breakthrough Principals lays out a set
of concrete
practices that have been proven to work, unveiling the details behind our nation's educational success stories and providing a roadmap for
transformative improvement.
In line with the back - to - basics movement, another reason for the lack
of change in literacy instruction is teacher reluctance to let go
of didactic teaching
practices in favor
of more generative, constructive, and
transformative teaching
practices (Cope & Kalantiz, 2009; Leu et al., 2004; Wink, 2010).
Today Kecia Ray @keciaray former president
of ISTE helps us understand five
transformative practices that help teachers become superheroes.
Impact
of Educative Materials and
Transformative Professional Development on Teachers PCK,
Practice, and student Achievement
Focusing on knowledge dissemination as an added purpose
of the successful veterinary
practice is
transformative because the result is a relationship with a client, not just an animal that has been restored to health.
By closely listening to the needs
of the profession and those
of pet owners, Fear Free has become one
of the single most
transformative initiatives in the history
of companion animal
practice, providing unparalleled education on emotional well - being, enrichment and the reduction
of fear, anxiety and stress in pets.
Experience the
transformative infuence
of being in «Ahu Pohaku Ho'omluhia», the «Place
of Healing Stones» as you
practice yoga arts
of meditation, pranayama, asana, and prana danda yoga with your retreat leader, Amy Valdez, 500 E-YRT and teacher
of 10 years in California.
Recognized for his
transformative social
practice work, Rick Lowe addressed the Otis College
of Art & Design commencement.
The Master
of Fine Arts (MFA) program provides an intense and
transformative immersion in contemporary art - making
practice in a large and supportive community
of artists, critics, visiting speakers, seminar leaders and fellow students.
Naida Osline is a Los Angeles - based artist who combines and manipulates images sourced from both analog and digital processes, in which she blends conceptual and documentary photographic
practices with an abiding interest in the
transformative, mythical, and ethereal nature
of existence.
Beginning with a drawing
of a bird made on her foundation course in 1974, this chronological survey
of Cornelia Parker's poetic,
transformative and often explosive sculptural and installation - based
practice focuses on the artist's own descriptions
of her work.