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Humanitarian, United Nations-chartered educational NGO

Yoga, Empowerment & Service Plus (YES+) A INTEGRATIVE COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR STRESS-REDUCTION, WELL-BEING & PRODUCTIVITY. The Art of Living Foundation. Humanitarian, United Nations-chartered educational NGO Commitment to promoting human values globally College program: YES+ Program

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Humanitarian, United Nations-chartered educational NGO

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  1. Yoga, Empowerment & Service Plus (YES+) A INTEGRATIVE COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR STRESS-REDUCTION, WELL-BEING & PRODUCTIVITY

  2. The Art of Living Foundation • Humanitarian, United Nations-chartered educational NGO • Commitment to promoting human values globally • College program: • YES+ Program Yoga, Empowerment & Service Plus • Educators’ Program for faculty & staff

  3. YES+ PROGRAMYOGA, EMPOWERMENT & SERVICE PLUS Currently offered for credit at • Cornell University Currently offered through Health Services at • Stanford University • the University of Wisconsin-Madison

  4. WHY ADDRESS STUDENT WELL-BEING? • In 2008, 26,685 college students across 40 campuses were surveyed by the American College Health Association • The survey found that • 59.7% of students felt “very lonely” • 63.7% felt “very sad” • 30.6% felt “so depressed it was difficult to function”

  5. Effects of Stress • Impaired • immunity & health (e.g. sleep problems, illness) • cognitive function (concentration, focus) • Increased • anger/irritability • anxiety and depression • fatigue/exhaustion • cellular aging • Unhealthy coping mechanisms e.g. alcohol, drugs

  6. Emotions • Negative emotions are linked to negative health outcomes • E.g. anger & cardiovascular disease (Suarez, 2004) • Positive emotions are linked to positive outcomes on many levels, by increasing resources • Intellectual – creativity & flexible thinking • Physical – increase coordination and physical health • Psychological - feel resilient and optimistic • Social – connection with others • (Fredrickson et al., 2000)

  7. Social connectedness • a fundamental human need • psychological well-being • physical health, recovery, survival Lack of Social Connectedness: • anxiety, depression, suicide • health risks comparable to smoking, blood pressure & obesity • antisocial behavior 1 in 4 Americans has no one to talk to about personal problems… (McPherson, Smith-Lovin, & Brashears, 2006) Baumeister & Leary, 1995 ; Berkman & Syme, 1979; Brown, et al. 2003; Cacioppo, et al. 2002)

  8. YES+ An Integrative Solution for Student Stress, Well-Being & Productivity • Ages 18-24 • 6-day intensive 28+ hr program + weekly follow-up sessions • Easily integrates into the curriculum: • E.g. at Cornell University, YES!+ is offered through the Department of Physical Education

  9. YES+ An Integrative Solution for Student Stress, Well-Being & Productivity • Yoga & Breathing Techniques • Stress-reduction and relaxation • Concentration • Increased energy • Empowerment • Skills for handling emotions and life’s challenges • Responsible leadership • Community Service • Self-confidence • Sense of connection to others • Well-being and compassion

  10. YES+ An Integrative Solution for Student Stress, Well-Being & Productivity The students bond in an environment that fosters healthy social connection & bonding: • Relaxed • Friendly • Fun • Non-judgmental & Accepting • Alcohol & drug free • Service-oriented

  11. YES+ An Integrative Solution for Student Stress, Well-Being & Productivity Academic skills & techniques for • Focus • Concentration • Clear thinking • Positive Engagement with Academics

  12. Virginia Tech Feedback from Universities on YES+ Cornell University “Although the course was especially good in helping us deal with our emotions related to the shootings, it also had great value in teaching us how to deal with everyday stress and emotions” - Dr. Linda VickAcademic & Career Advisor

  13. STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICE “I feel centered, more open and feel better able to serve my clients and be a better partner. I think it has helped me be more balanced. I think everyone could benefit from the tools we learned.” Kristin Clemens , Psychologist “Positive course, all the breathing exercises were good and enjoyable, very good teacher. I would recommend the course YES+, especially for college students.” Sara Ou-Young, Counselor TEXAS A & M

  14. Research on Effects of breathing techniques & Meditation • Decreased • Stress(Davidson et al., 2003; Kjellgren et al., 2007) • Cortisol , the “stress hormone” (Davidson et al., 2003; Vedamurthachar, 2006) • Anxiety & depression (Janakiramaiah et al., 2000) • Blood pressure & heart rate (Grossman et al., 2001; Sakakibara et al., 1996; Telles et al., 1992) • Increased • Well-being (Davidson et al., 2003; Kjellgren et al., 2007) • Mental focus (Bhatia et al., 2003; Jella et al., 1993, Naveen et al., 1997) • Immune Function (Davidson et al, 2003; Sharma et al., 2003)

  15. WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY?

  16. EDUCATORS PROGRAM We can offer similar stress-management programs to faculty & staff.

  17. THANK YOU! QUESTIONS?

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