| 208 | Wednesday, April 9, 2008 |
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| 12:05 PM-1:15 PM | Convention Center:Ballroom A |
| AAHE/Generic |
| Successful Meditation Training |
| Once thought to be a fringe behavior, meditation is now considered an American mainstream habit. Time magazine (July 2003) reported that nearly 30 million people use meditation as a formal practice of relaxation. Meditation is now recommended by the American Heart Association as a means to prevent heart disease. The National Health Education Standard 7 states students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. Practicing health-enhancing behaviors, such as meditation can contribute to a positive quality of life by preventing stress-related diseases. Clinically standardized meditation will be taught during this session. |
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| Presider: Michele H. Wallen, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC |
| Speaker: John J. Janowiak, Appalachian State University, Reich College of Education, Boone, NC |