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LIFE 102A: Body Mapping: Tracing the Embodied Experiences of Your Life (WELLNESS 102A)

Body Maps in various forms have been used for thousands of years by people searching for a better understanding of their bodies and their place in the world. This weekend intensive combines self-reflection, artistic expression, and an anthropological lens in order to help you develop a visual ethnographic 'map' of your life. In its basic form, Body Mapping involves drawing one's body outline onto a large paper or canvas and then working with paint, charcoal, markers, pictures, symbols, and words to visually chart the texture, terrain and topography of our embodied experiences. Body Mapping is a pathway to both understanding and sharing our lived stories.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)
Instructors: Costanzo, C. (PI)

LIFE 105: Meeting the Moment: Inner Resources for Hard Times (WELLNESS 105)

In the face of social, economic, environmental, and public health upheavals, many of us are experiencing an unprecedented degree of uncertainty, isolation, and stress affecting academic and day-to-day life. Challenging times ask us, in a voice louder than usual, to identify sources of strength and develop practices that sustain and even liberate. In this experiential, project-oriented class: Explore practices to find true ground and enact positive change for self and community; Cultivate natural capacities of presence, courage, and compassion; Develop resources to share with one another and the entire Stanford community.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-2 | UG Reqs: WAY-CE | Repeatable 3 times (up to 3 units total)

LIFE 116: Psychedelics and Social Justice (CSRE 126, PSYC 116, PSYC 216)

This course will provide an overview of current social justice issues in psychedelic research, including the impact of colonization and systemic inequality on resource allocation during the multinational resurgence of interest in psychedelic medicine in the 21st century. Through a combination of lectures, facilitated small-group discussions, and creative as well as experiential activities, the course is designed to promote self-inquiry and cultural humility while reflecting on current human practices with consciousness-modifying agents. Students must concurrently attend the PSYC 216L Lecture Series (Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20 PM) as part of this course. Enrollment is limited to 15 students to promote deeper discussion and community.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-EDP | Repeatable 4 times (up to 12 units total)

LIFE 121: Creative and Contemplative Movement: Intro to Qigong (DANCE 121)

In the class, students will be introduced to qigong as moving meditation. Qigong, loosely translated as energy cultivation, is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine based on the principles of Buddhism and Taoism. It can integrate the mind and body and cultivate awareness of the present moment. In this class, we will conceptualize qigong through the lenses of both creativity and contemplation and practice it as a slow dance-meditation. Students will learn exercises based on the Yoqi Six Phases of Qi Flow, developed by Marisa Cranfill, as well as engage in creative, improvisational movement. Readings to support the practice include writings by contemporary scholars and practitioners, and articles about the most recent evidence-based research. Assignments include short written reflections as well as solo and collaborative creative projects.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-2 | UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors: Otalvaro, G. (PI)

LIFE 176: Love: Art, Science, and Practice

Love is said to be the key to everything from psychological development to achieving social justice. But as renowned psychologist Erich Fromm said as far back as the 1950's, love appears to be disintegrating in modern society. This may be partly because most of us don't in fact understand it very well. It may be true that, as the Beatles say, All You Need is Love, but it also seems, as Lady Gaga says, we Don't Know What Love Is. This class is designed to give students an opportunity to take a deep dive into the nature of love - its history, its practice, and how it has been studied. We will look at all types of love, from familial and brotherly to romantic and spiritual, and you will be introduced to conflicting ways it has been defined (a drive, an emotion, an orientation to the world, etc.), functions it has been given (reproduction, kinship, finding ultimate truth, etc.), and ways people have cultivated it (service, therapy, spiritual practice). This course will also introduce you t more »
Love is said to be the key to everything from psychological development to achieving social justice. But as renowned psychologist Erich Fromm said as far back as the 1950's, love appears to be disintegrating in modern society. This may be partly because most of us don't in fact understand it very well. It may be true that, as the Beatles say, All You Need is Love, but it also seems, as Lady Gaga says, we Don't Know What Love Is. This class is designed to give students an opportunity to take a deep dive into the nature of love - its history, its practice, and how it has been studied. We will look at all types of love, from familial and brotherly to romantic and spiritual, and you will be introduced to conflicting ways it has been defined (a drive, an emotion, an orientation to the world, etc.), functions it has been given (reproduction, kinship, finding ultimate truth, etc.), and ways people have cultivated it (service, therapy, spiritual practice). This course will also introduce you to how various disciplines such as anthropology, biology, psychology, and art approach a complex experience such as love. And after we get a taste of how various fields understand and study love, you will launch your own investigations by researching and writing two things: a short research paper and a short narrative. At the end of the quarter, you will present what your research and writing has taught you. Click here for the form to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerSwMrzcnbwj0uC5DE-fspzKlfP2lrjcCXX-KvIbkvQyOj9Q/viewform
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: Writing 2, WAY-CE

LIFE 183G: Sing & Be Well: Exploring and Integrating Wellness Through Singing (MUSIC 183G)

Finding an expressive outlet is essential in a world where stress and anxiety are common. Singing has been proven to be one such outlet. This immersive course explores the health benefits of singing. In addition to research and expert guest lectures, the course emphasizes vocal technique, mindfulness, and group singing through vocal improvisation. Singers of all levels will discover the connection between singing, joy, and holistic health.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1 | UG Reqs: WAY-CE | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)
Instructors: Jimenez, N. (PI)

LIFE 198: Directed Reading and Individual Studies - LifeWorks

Translate theoretical knowledge and acquired skills into actionable projects or initiatives that make positive impact within and/or beyond the Stanford community. Students work in collaborative groups or individually under the mentorship of the course instructor(s) to design, deliver, and evaluate an initiative or project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-2 | Repeatable 3 times (up to 6 units total)
Instructors: Otalvaro, G. (PI)
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