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  • Neuroscience Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Contemplative Studies

Background:

  • Growing societal applications of neuroscience necessitate improved public understanding and critical evaluation of research.
  • There is an ongoing need for interdisciplinary, accessible, and experiential teaching methods in health education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an interdisciplinary undergraduate health course integrating contemplative neuroscience with yoga practice.
  • To assess the course's effectiveness in reaching diverse students and enhancing neuroscience knowledge and application.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary undergraduate course combining academic study of contemplative neuroscience with yoga practice.
  • Pre/post testing to measure changes in neuroscience knowledge.
  • Student self-ratings and written work to evaluate course impact and application.

Main Results:

  • The course attracted a diverse student body, with nearly 50% non-science majors.
  • Students demonstrated significant increases in neuroscience knowledge.
  • Students reported highly positive course experiences and applied concepts to their lives.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated approach serves as a successful model for undergraduate health curricula.
  • This model enhances accessible and applied learning of neuroscience for a broader audience.
  • Combining academic study with contemplative practice can effectively improve health-related neuroscience education.