Journal of Yoga Practice and Therapy

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Mary Freeman Author

Subjects of specialization
Contemplative

Affiliation
The Embodiment Center, Asheville, NC, USA

Biography


Her path brought her to her first Yoga teacher training at the Asheville Yoga Center. In 2002, under the guidance of Stephanie Keach, Amani completed her .The author has made more than 20 publications with the peer reviewed journals in the national and International Journals .


Publications

Research Article Open Access

Mindfulness Practices among Rural College Students in the US: Perceptions and Barriers

Author(s):

Donna Wang, Leslie Temme and Mary Freeman

For college students, mindfulness may capture and promote innate strengths and abilities, and potentially improve student academic success, enhance university performance, and increase graduation rates. However, these practices may not be equally accessible based on geographic location and culture. The purpose of this exploratory, cross-sectional survey was to assess students’ perceptions of, use and barriers to mindfulness practices. A total of 533 students enrolled in a public college located in rural North Carolina participated in an online study that examined the interest in contemplative practices and perceptions about potential benefits. Results of this survey indicated that the majority of respondents thought that practices associated with conte... view moreĀ»

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