Sharing Breath
Sharing Breath

Author: Sheila Batacharya

Publisher: Athabasca University Press

Published: 2018-10-31

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1771991917

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Treating bodies as more than discursive in social research can feel out of place in academia. As a result, embodiment studies remain on the outside of academic knowledge construction and critical scholarship. However, embodiment scholars suggest that investigations into the profound division created by privileging the mind-intellect over the body-spirit are integral to the project of decolonization. The field of embodiment theorizes bodies as knowledgeable in ways that include but are not solely cognitive. The contributors to this collection suggest developing embodied ways of teaching, learning, and knowing through embodied experiences such as yoga, mindfulness, illness, and trauma. Although the contributors challenge Western educational frameworks from within and beyond academic settings, they also acknowledge and draw attention to the incommensurability between decolonization and aspects of social justice projects in education. By addressing this tension ethically and deliberately, the contributors engage thoughtfully with decolonization and make a substantial, and sometimes unsettling, contribution to critical studies in education.

Caesar's Last Breath
Caesar's Last Breath

Author: Sam Kean

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2017-07-18

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 0316381632

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The Guardian's Best Science Book of 2017: the fascinating science and history of the air we breathe. It's invisible. It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell. In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe, which, it turns out, is also the story of earth and our existence on it. With every breath, you literally inhale the history of the world. On the ides of March, 44 BC, Julius Caesar died of stab wounds on the Senate floor, but the story of his last breath is still unfolding; in fact, you're probably inhaling some of it now. Of the sextillions of molecules entering or leaving your lungs at this moment, some might well bear traces of Cleopatra's perfumes, German mustard gas, particles exhaled by dinosaurs or emitted by atomic bombs, even remnants of stardust from the universe's creation. Tracing the origins and ingredients of our atmosphere, Kean reveals how the alchemy of air reshaped our continents, steered human progress, powered revolutions, and continues to influence everything we do. Along the way, we'll swim with radioactive pigs, witness the most important chemical reactions humans have discovered, and join the crowd at the Moulin Rouge for some of the crudest performance art of all time. Lively, witty, and filled with the astounding science of ordinary life, Caesar's Last Breath illuminates the science stories swirling around us every second.

Deep Breathing: Harnessing The Power Of Breath
Deep Breathing: Harnessing The Power Of Breath

Author: Nicky Huys

Publisher: Nicky Huys

Published: 2023-08-15

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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"Deep Breathing: Harnessing The Power Of Breath" guides you on a transformative journey into the world of breath. Delve into the science, art, and benefits of deep breathing, unlocking the potential for improved well-being and inner harmony. From ancient practices to modern techniques, this book explores the profound impact of breath on your mind, body, and spirit. Discover relaxation methods that melt away stress, energizing breath sequences, and mindfulness techniques that promote emotional healing. Through yoga, meditation, and creative expression, embrace the synergy between breath and personal growth. In challenging times, find solace as you navigate life's complexities using the calming influence of your breath. Let this book be your guide to cultivating a lifelong breath practice, integrating it into your daily routine, and sharing its gifts with others. Awaken to the transformative power of breath and embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and positive change.

Luce Irigaray: Key Writings
Luce Irigaray: Key Writings

Author: Luce Irigaray

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2004-06-22

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780826469397

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Luce Irigaray is one of the world's most influential theorists. From her early ground-breaking work on linguistics to her later revolutionary work on the ethics of sexual difference, Irigaray has positioned herself as one of the essential thinkers of our time. This collection of key writings, selected by Luce Irigaray herself, presents a complete picture of her work to date across the fields of Philosophy, Linguistics, Spirituality, Art and Politics. An indispensable work for students of philosophy, literary theory, feminist theory, linguistics and cultural studies.

Animism
Animism

Author: Graham Harvey

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2005-10-26

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780231510271

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How have human cultures engaged with and thought about animals, plants, rocks, clouds, and other elements in their natural surroundings? Do animals and other natural objects have a spirit or soul? What is their relationship to humans? In this new study, Graham Harvey explores current and past animistic beliefs and practices of Native Americans, Maori, Aboriginal Australians, and eco-pagans. He considers the varieties of animism found in these cultures as well as their shared desire to live respectfully within larger natural communities. Drawing on his extensive casework, Harvey also considers the linguistic, performative, ecological, and activist implications of these different animisms.

Breathing with Luce Irigaray
Breathing with Luce Irigaray

Author: Lenart Skof

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-10-10

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 144111548X

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An innovative collection examining the implications of 'the Age of Breath': a spiritual shift in human awareness to the needs of the other through breathing.

Place of Breath in Cinema
Place of Breath in Cinema

Author: Davina Quinlivan

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2014-02-11

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0748664742

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This study considers the locus of the breathing body in the film experience and its implications for the study of embodiment in film and sensuous spectatorship.

Breathe, Baby, Breathe!
Breathe, Baby, Breathe!

Author: Annie Janvier, MD, PhD

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2020-01-04

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1487523068

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"Neonatal intensive care, prematurity, and complicated pregnancies"--

Buddhist Feminism
Buddhist Feminism

Author: Sokthan Yeng

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-08-27

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 3030511626

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What is Buddhist Feminism? This book examines reasons why Buddhism and feminism may seem to be incompatible, and shows that Buddhist and feminist philosophies can work together to challenge patriarchal structures. Current scholarship usually compares Buddhism and feminism to judge their compatibility, rather than describing a Buddhist Feminist perspective or method. Sokthan Yeng instead looks for a pattern that connects Buddhist and feminist traditions. In particular, she explores possible exchanges between feminist and Buddhist philosophies which highlight how they each contribute to a more nuanced understanding of anger. Yeng explores how a Buddhist feminist approach would allow women’s anger to be transformed from that which is outside the bounds of philosophy into that which contributes to philosophical discourse in the East and West, and between the two.

Pedagogy, Politics and Philosophy of Peace
Pedagogy, Politics and Philosophy of Peace

Author: Carmel Borg

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-02-23

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1474282806

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In an age where official and sponsored violence are becoming normalised and conceived of as legitimate tools of peace keeping, a number of leading academics and activists represented in Pedagogy, Politics and Philosophy of Peace interrogate and resist the intensification of the militarisation of civil life and of international relations. Coming from different areas of study, the contributors to this volume discuss peace and critical peace education from a range of perspectives. The nature of peace, myths related to peace, the logistics of peace and peacemaking as well as the relation of peace and pedagogy in the broadest meaning of the term constitute the main themes of the book. The common thread that binds the chapters together is the distinction between genuine/authentic and false peace and the importance of critical reflection on actions that contribute to genuine peace.