Thursday, September 6, 2012

Blog 2: Topic Choice

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a. What is your topic and why?
            My topic is yoga and I chose this because my parents told me I need to find a way to get more healthy and to improve my attitude, and yoga does just that! Originally me and my friend Darien tried yoga at a 24 hour fitness gym just cause we thought we'd be cool if we did it, but after that one class I realized how much of an impact it had on my stress level, mood, and overall perception of the world. I chose yoga cause ultimately it is good for my physical and mental health. 

b. And what do you plan to accomplish this year with this topic?
             My ultimate goal with this topic would be to improve my health. It has been brought to my attention that I do not have the most nutritious diet and I do not have the best posture, so it is my goal to become healthy and to correct my posture. Yoga helps improve the mental and physical state of people so with this topic I essentially plan on working to be a better person in general. I understand how becoming a better person is hard to quantify, so in quantifiable terms I want to fix my diet, get fit, improve my stamina, flexibility, and posture as a result of studying and practicing this topic.

  • Effective iPoly Citizen: I plan to practice yoga on a regular basis, to focus on pushing my physical and mental limits in class, and to always arrive to service learning on time as well as respect each of my fellow yoga piers and teachers in and out of class. This relates to me becoming a better iPoly Citizen because the principle of punctuality and respect towards others in the yoga class will transcend from good behavior in the class to good behavior in everyday life as well. Practicing yoga regularly will help me control my breath more which then directly relates to controlling my thoughts and actions since the "breath" links the body both physically and mentally. This will result in me becoming more interdependent and aware of my own actions, thoughts, and responsibilities in handling situations in the yoga class, at iPoly, and at home.
  • Effective Communicator: I plan to listen to my instructor's instructions with the utmost cooperation, to focus on being aware of my distance and position from fellow piers in the studio, and to talk towards my fellow piers or instructors in the studio with respect. This will make me more effective as a learner because listening is a skill that is essential to effective communication. Yoga classes can get pretty cramped at times, but it is important to give each person a decent amount of space for them to practice their flow. By giving each person respectable space, collaboration is being done to provide everyone with the most enjoyable yoga experience possible. 
  • Effective Learner: I plan to ask my instructors questions, to dig deeper outside of class and learn more about yoga in its entirety, and to eventually develop my own yoga flow that suits my health best. This will make me more effective as a learner because asking questions and seeking knowledge on my own time will cause me to form my own conclusions, to expand on teachings taught to me, and to ultimately assume responsibility of my own education. 
  • Effective User of Technology: I plan to use websites, data bases, and audio pod casts to my sole benefit to understand, learn, and question more about yoga. This will make me a more effective user of technology by expanding my skills in utilizing technology in finding information that is beneficial to my knowledge. Consistent use of websites, data bases, and audio pod casts will contribute to me gaining experience in using technology which will then in turn result in me becoming more effective and efficient for future practices.

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