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Perceived Benefits Of Yoga Participants Enrolled In Different Yoga Styles, Jennifer Lovas Mar 2011

Perceived Benefits Of Yoga Participants Enrolled In Different Yoga Styles, Jennifer Lovas

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

Yoga affects the lifestyles of many individuals ranging from child and teen to senior. The Yoga Centre studios in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande provide a variety of classes conducive to the yoga practice for all ages and levels. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived benefits of participants enrolled in different styles of yoga at the Yoga Centre. The 163 participants completed the survey using self-administered and electronic questionnaires distributed in January of 2011. Stress relief was the highest perceived benefit. Most participants started yoga for health and fitness reasons and most were fearful of …


Mysticism And Mystery Moves: An Examination Of Flow Theory, John Michael Trembley May 2010

Mysticism And Mystery Moves: An Examination Of Flow Theory, John Michael Trembley

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This study takes a phenomenological approach to squirt kayaking. It looks to examine mystical states of consciousness, as defined by William James, and flow theory, as defined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and focuses on what these experiences mean for participants of the squirt kayaking community. The study poses three research questions. (1) Do squirt kayakers experience mystical states of consciousness through squirt kayaking, and what does this experience mean? (2) Do squirt kayakers experience flow states of consciousness through squirt kayaking, and how was this experienced? (3) What is the mystery zombie or the mystery trance state, and how is it …


The Ability Of Cryotherapy To Effect Vertical Jump And Single-Legged Hop Test, Douglas W. Branch Jan 2001

The Ability Of Cryotherapy To Effect Vertical Jump And Single-Legged Hop Test, Douglas W. Branch

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Cryotherapy is an important component in the management and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries that occur due to sports participation. Cryotherapy is described as the "therapeutic application of any substance to the body which results in the withdrawal of heat from the body" (Tsang, 1997). This cold modality is used initially when caring for injuries that are acute or chronic. The main reason for using cryotherapy in acute injury management is to lower the temperature of the injured tissue, which reduces the metabolic rate and helps the tissue to survive the period of hypoxia following an injury (Merrick, 1993). The effects …


Ua3/8 Raymond Preston Health & Activities Center Dedication, Wku President's Office Aug 1992

Ua3/8 Raymond Preston Health & Activities Center Dedication, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Dedication program for the Raymond Preston Health & Activities Center.


Ua3/8 Sneaker Preview, Wku President's Office Aug 1992

Ua3/8 Sneaker Preview, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Program for the Raymond Preston Health & Activities Center sneak preview event.


Ua3/8 Sneaker Preview Invitation, Wku President's Office Aug 1992

Ua3/8 Sneaker Preview Invitation, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Invitation to Raymond Preston Health & Activities Center sneak preview event.


Ua3/8 Raymond Preston Health & Activities Center Groundbreaking, Wku President's Office Sep 1990

Ua3/8 Raymond Preston Health & Activities Center Groundbreaking, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Program of activities for the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Raymond Preston Health & Activities Center.