Bringing Spirituality to Class: Results
The Table below lists the different activities that were tried during the experiment period and their results. NE = not effective, SE = somewhat effective, VE = very effective.
Table. Spiritual Activities Tried During the Experiment, and Their Impact
Activity |
Where Tried |
Results |
Bringing “prayer hands” to third eye instead of heart |
Samadhi Axis |
VE |
Devotional focused practice |
Axis |
VE
|
Prone supplication during practice |
Core Power |
VE
|
Doing asana practice with eyes closed |
Core Power Axis |
VE |
Using Anjali mudra during practices as much as possible, even if not cued by instructor |
Samadhi |
VE |
Meditating after asana practice |
Core Power |
SE
|
Setting an intention to honor God during practice |
Core Power |
SE
|
Picture of religious icon next to mat during practice |
Samadhi |
SE
|
Saying a short prayer with each down dog hold |
Samadhi |
NE
|
Meditating before asana practice |
Core Power |
NE
|