Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Meditation
This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on meditation. The article is entitled, "Meditation: Calming your mind, body and spirit". Describes what meditation is and how it works, along with giving a list of links.
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Uri Kids: Hinduism: Basic Beliefs
Scroll your mouse over the page to find out what the pictures symbolize. Click Celebrations, Sacred Spaces, Basic Beliefs, and/or Resources to learn about the Hindu religion.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Yoga
Reference tool for learning about yoga. Find out what you'll need to wear, what gear you'll need, how to do yoga, what the different yoga types and positions are, and why it is a great exercise for the mind.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Activity Cards
Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.
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Safety of Breathing Exercises
This site provides a detailed review of safety techniques in breathing exercises used in yoga.
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Meditation Therapy: Brief Instructions for Seated Meditation
A set of instructions for seated Zen meditation.
CNN
Cnn: How Keeping Your Cool Could Help Your Heart
Type A personalities or individuals with a "short fuse" may be 3 times more likely to have a heart attack. This CNN research article provides support for stress reduction techniques like yoga.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: Tips for Increasing Physical Activity
Learn how to "make physical activity a part of the day." This brief article suggests incorporating simple and fun activities into your daily routine while at home, at work, and at play. Includes great tips for people of all ages.
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Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Information on Acupuncture, including frequently asked questions, articles, and more.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Krishna
The student-author of this article writes, "[O]ne of the most beloved figures in the Hindu religion," Krishna was an avatar of Vishnu-- the Hindu 'Preserver'--and a representation of love and wisdom." Read about the Hindu religion and...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Hinduism
Discusses what Hinduism is, the Hindu view of God, how Hindus worship, the belief in reincarnation, the concept of Karma, the caste system and Untouchables, the celebration of Diwali, and the practice of yoga.
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Heart of Yoga Association
The Heart of Yoga Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the principles of yoga.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Yoga Instructor
Cartoon demonstration of a common sitting pose.