PE 133 Meditation

A survey of diverse meditation techniques to enable students to find the appropriate methods for use themselves. Includes discussion and practice. Learn how movement, breathing, inner focus and nutrition contribute to stress reduction and improved well-being. Repeatable up to 12 credits.

Credits

1

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand manifestations of stress and relaxation responses and learn how to elicit the relaxation response
2. Learn techniques of meditation
3. Learn techniques which promote meditation
4. Learn how to apply meditation and relaxation techniques to everyday life
5. Enhance flexibility, postural alignment and stress reduction
6. Have enough information about, and experience of, meditation to choose a method or methods appropriate for you
7. Be able to integrate information and insights from the class into your life outside of class and outside of formal meditation practice