Sufism is known as the mystical dimension of Islam. Breathing Hearts explores this definition to find out what it means to ‘breathe well’ along the Sufi path in the context of anti-Muslim racism. It is the first book-length ethnographic account of Sufi practices and politics in Berlin and describes how Sufi practices are mobilized in healing secular and religious suffering. It tracks the Desire Lines of multi-ethnic immigrants of color, and white German interlocutors to show how Sufi practices complicate the post secular imagination of healing in Germany.

Yoga mindfulness methods, different from what is commonly assumed, transform classroom learning by developing the well-being of teachers, as well as the positive attitudes of students. If students are unable to pay attention, how can they achieve academic success? Even if students manage to focus, is that enough for optimal learning, or is a particular feeling state needed? Do they know that managing emotions proactively instead of reactively helps them in school and life? Are they aware they have the power to feel, think, and learn better? These challenges are not unique to students. Kelly Wood asserts that learning can be improved at any age with tools that foster emotional balance, focus, and greater empathetic awareness. These tools are the cornerstone of Wood's innovative yoga mindfulness program, specifically designed for public schools. Wood's unique perspective challenges us to rethink our perception of yoga. She clarifies that her approach is not about mastering complex poses, but rather about nurturing and refreshing an inclusive, peaceful mindset. This book inspires educators to rejuvenate and reinforce peaceful habits within themselves through SCHOOL Yoga & Mindfulness methods and share these practices with their students. By doing so, they can significantly influence classroom learning and culture. Furthermore, Calm Breathing Calm Hearts details why and how to develop social and emotional learning skills for prosocial changes in our schools, homes, and world. Wood's extensive experience underscores the fact that young people are looking to us, the adults, to equip them with the tools needed for more compassionate communities.

A scientifically proven program to alter the body's physical baseline response to stress--working specifically with heart rate--to fine-tune reflexes and perform at maximum potential.

Written in paragraph and bullet format, this volume offers how-to guidance on the latest techniques for evaluating heart and breath sounds and features numerous illustrations and flow charts.

Heart failure is the only cardiovascular disease that is increasing. The impact on the critical care environment and the health care system, as a whole, is significant from both a cost and burden to the system perspective. There are 6.5 million hospital days a year and nearly $40 billion dollars in yearly health care costs attributed to heart failure in the United States. There are more Medicare monies spent for diagnosing and treating heart failure than any other Diagnosis Related Group. There is a 24% hospital re-admission rate for this diagnosis which leads to financial implications for health care systems. The human cost is also significant. Less than half of Americans diagnosed with heart failure survive greater than 5 years. The ongoing health care needs and cost of this chronic disease takes a significant toll on patients’ finances, time and quality of life. Over $2.9 billion dollars is spent annually on the pharmaceutical management of heart failure in the United States. This diagnosis is the leading cause of hospitalization for patients who are 65 years of age and older. Few health care providers in the critical care environment are not affected by heart failure on a routine basis. Caring for these patients and their families is both a challenging and yet a rewarding experience. This edition will provide critical care nurses with a comprehensive heart failure review which is essential in caring for this challenging population given the dynamic health and critical care environments.

Did you know that your breath and how you breath holds a very important message about your state of health and your capacity for living happily and with vitality? Have you ever wondered why your heart is so powerful that you never hear of anyone having heart cancer? Understand why heart disease is rampant from an emotional, chemical and food based sources. you commit to self-care. This engaging book encompasses a weekly educational and empowering teleseminar which is part of the Self-Care Revolution. This is an exciting opportunity to be instrumental in creating powerful changes to individual and collective wellness worldwide. This revolution is raising the planet to a new level of understanding when it comes to "The True Health Care" and it all "Begins with your self-empowering health choices."