Neuroscience Explains Benefits of Traditional Eastern Practices (Zoom ONLY)
Dates: January 21 - February 11, 2026
Meets: W from 12 N to 1:15 PM
Location: ZOOM OLLI
Cost: $0.00
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Neuroscience Explains Benefits of Traditional Eastern Practices
Instructor: Dr. Dianne Mancus
Wednesdays, Noon-1:15 PM - Jan. 21, 28; Feb 4, 11 - Zoom Only - OLLI Shares
Why do certain traditional Eastern practices make us feel better? Do they have positive physical and mental health effects? We will examine current research in the field of Neuroscience to better understand the benefits of ancient practices, including pranayama (breathwork), asana (yoga), meditation (mindfulness) and the mind-body connection.
About the Instructor
Dr. Dianne Mancus earned her Ed.D. from the University of Massachusetts, focusing on psychological well-being. A former tenured professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, she has published Owning English in Teacher Education (in Who Owns English?, Open University Press). A Certified Education Provider for Yoga Alliance, she teaches well-being, meditation, and yoga, and has taught Positive Psychology for OLLI at UA.
Instructor: Dr. Dianne Mancus
Wednesdays, Noon-1:15 PM - Jan. 21, 28; Feb 4, 11 - Zoom Only - OLLI Shares
Why do certain traditional Eastern practices make us feel better? Do they have positive physical and mental health effects? We will examine current research in the field of Neuroscience to better understand the benefits of ancient practices, including pranayama (breathwork), asana (yoga), meditation (mindfulness) and the mind-body connection.
About the Instructor
Dr. Dianne Mancus earned her Ed.D. from the University of Massachusetts, focusing on psychological well-being. A former tenured professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, she has published Owning English in Teacher Education (in Who Owns English?, Open University Press). A Certified Education Provider for Yoga Alliance, she teaches well-being, meditation, and yoga, and has taught Positive Psychology for OLLI at UA.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 6.00 |
ZOOM OLLI
OLLIDianne Marcus
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | Wednesday | 12 N to 1:15 PM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 01/28/2026 | Wednesday | 12 N to 1:15 PM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 02/04/2026 | Wednesday | 12 N to 1:15 PM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 02/11/2026 | Wednesday | 12 N to 1:15 PM | ZOOM OLLI |
