Ignorance along with pain can be a troublesome combination when seeking medical care. If one only knew how many different medical treatments are out there that don’t work, we would think twice before seeking medical treatment. This is the case with applied Kinesiology also known as AK. Applied kinesiology is, according to its believers, a system that evaluates structural, chemical, and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing alongside conventional diagnostic methods. The essential premise of applied kinesiology that is not shared by mainstream medical theory is that every organ dysfunction is accompanied by a weakness in a specific corresponding muscle, the viscerosomatic relationship.[1][2] One can be easily convinced by any well…
Kinesics between Males and Females In communication, it is important to consider not only the verbal context of the interaction between two people or among a group. It is very important that non-verbal forms of communication be taken into account when talking to someone since these non-verbal cues may become barriers to effective communication. Potential physical barriers to communication include kinesics. Kinesics is a general term used to define human movements, gestures and posture. Kinesics may substitute, accompany or modify language. Kinesics may be directive, informative or empathic in nature. One of the most used components in kinesics is body posture. There are many different types of postures, but there are four basic kinds: approach, withdrawal, expansion, and contraction (Beebe, Beebe & Ivy, 2010, p. 95). Posture is a substantial marker of feminine and masculine behavior. Different males and females go through these four basic kinds of postures everyday of their lives. In this essay I’ll discuss the different kinds of postures in relation to males and females.…
Talk to your doctor first about any limitations caused by your joint condition and take yoga lessons from a yoga instructor who has training and experience in working with people with joint conditions. Always advise your yoga teacher of any physical limitations before class begins so that he or she can offer you modified poses as…
Improving flexibility and movement. As you age you become less active, you may notice that we are not as flexible as in younger age. Yoga improves flexibility and joint range of motion through physical poses that stretch the muscles and lubricate the joints. Those who suffer from arthritis and other similar conditions can benefit from yoga. Poses that involve fluid movements may be more beneficial than static poses. After a few days of lessons, yoga or yoga exercises at home, may be all you need to begin to feel more agile and…
As a dancer of eighteen years and long time athlete, I suffer from many aches and pains. I first thought of joining the class as a way to become introduced to the form of exercise. I first questioned the class as I suffer from back problems which I am currently treated for, however; on the first day of class when our Professor explained the concepts behind the class I realized that by strengthening my core, I could possibly experience less aches and pains in my lower back.…
THE ASTOUNDING EFFECTS OF YOGA PRACTICE I have considered attending a yoga class many times in the past. When given the chance to research the affects of yoga, I decided to engage in the act or art to see the effects first hand. As a child I remember experimenting on the yoga mat with my father, a devoted yoga enthusiast. So this is something I have desired to do for many years. One Christmas or birthday, I cannot recall which my father’s present to me was “YOGA for Beginners” with Patricia Walden, GAIAM – Mind, Body, Health video and instruction booklet By Michael Gliksohn. After searching for a minute I found it at the very bottom of the DVD stand. I really do not know why I never…
I started my school with a nursing major too! However, my parents did not force me and I really liked this major. I had to change my major to kinesiology because I was rejected by nursing school in 2013. I was very depressed when I started my kinesiology classes. But, I learned so much and met so many amazing people during my last two years in the Cal State San Marcos. I believed things happen for a reason and these two years of college became my best memories of my life. I developed a huge passion to exercise physiology and the surf study researches. I wish you the best for your future goal.…
Some of my favorite classes I have completed at Jefferson College of Health Sciences have been Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology. Reading chapter two of our text interested me the most because it covers the basics of kinesiology and goes into techniques we learned in exercise physiology, such as how to find maximal heart rate reserve. In my reflection paper I will discuss three main topics that spiked my interest the most, they are the FITT principle, how compliance and adherence affect peoples ability to continue in an exercise prescription, and the health benefits that are gained from regular physical activity.…
As a whole, humans have been proven to be the most intelligent species. We have built rockets and walked on the moon, we have studied a human heart and figured a way to make it work, fail and then work again. We have trained other species to do what we want them to. We have also studied the way a human brain works, the thought process and complex responses of a person. In all this, a theory had emerged from cognitive research that people possess eight different intelligences.…
Ever heard of applied kinesiology? If you know what it is, then count yourself among the select enlightened few. Kinesiology is a largely unknown but rapidly growing holistic therapy that can be applied in different scenarios due to its many uses. Kinesiology can be a good way of testing any allergies you might have, getting rid of stress and resolving different health problems without the intake of prescription drugs.…
Since 2014, I have assisted classes at Casa Yoga and because of my loyalty to this institution I have grown ties with the founder, teachers and the community. Currently, I am enrolled in a 200 hour teacher training and as part of the requirements of my certification I must teach a class of 20 or more students. Thus, with the support of my mentors, I decided to give my first class at Casa Yoga. In preparation for my first full class, I had to design the sequence of poses, I researched a variety of poses that would be rigorous yet could serve as a stress relief for my students. I found myself watching videos and reading illustrated yogi manuals to gather as much information as possible. Most importantly, I practiced everyday in my room to create…
Your own health As a practitioner of yoga, become more aware of their expenses and losses. Watch your breathing, posture, the state of mind, diet and exercise on a daily basis.…
Yoga Journey It is a long time since I want to learn yoga. In the high school, I like running. I only need three minutes to run 800 meters. At that time, my health and sport ability was the maximum in my current life. After I went to the college, I became lazier than before. I did not want to run or walk. It is about two years that I did not do any sports. I felt my body weaker than before. Then, I decided to choose a sport to practice. I chose the Yoga. One year ago, I practice yoga through the video on the internet. Next semester, I will graduate and one credit lack. I want to do some sports formally and I take the yoga class.…
The purpose of this paper was to introduce the papers from the annual meetings of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education of 2006, which had the theme of kinesiology: defining the academic core of our discipline. The author expresses how the finding the academic core of kinesiology being an integral part of the disciplines history. The author notes that the academic core may have changed as the central goal of the discipline has shifted from professional orientation to science-based orientation with professional applications.…
Functional Anatomy / Kinesiology Objectives Identify bone & muscle features for the major joints of the body Label bones, bony features, and muscles on a skeletal chart List the muscles that produce the p p primary movements y Identify/palpate these muscles on a human subject Analyze basic movements in terms of muscle actions Analyze what muscles are involved in basic exercises and movements…