This study investigated changes in student self-awareness in a newly developed science course, The Science of Kriyayoga, which is a part of the Indic Studies minor at a medium size public university. Students enrolled in this course learned and practiced Kriyayoga techniques twice a week, over 15 weeks. Kriyayoga, a form of contemplative practice, emphasizes an anchoring and habitation in the...
There is a saying, “There is nothing new under the sun.” While that may be true, what is also true is that there is a newness in combining approaches that already exist into something dynamic and extraordinary. Our work with lectio divina evidences this dynamism. We take the monastic contemplative practice of lectio divina from the West and stitch it together with the Eastern emphasis on...
This chapter focuses on the anti-thesis of digital technologies, what Tobin Hart refers to as our interiority. The roots of much of what is called present moment find their origins in ancient India, where the practice of education centered on developing focused awareness in individuals, and ethical service for society. According to the chapter, deep reading can be connected to wisdom tradition....
This article documents the partnership and collaborative SoTL research investigating the intersectionsbetween and among contemplative practices and reflective writing for deepened learning. This SoTL investigation interrogated the problem involving students (both undergraduate and graduate) not valuing themselves as writers. In addressing this problem, a series of assignments were designed...