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Filter by:The ethnic minority population is increasing Hong Kong. Language learning is usually measured as one of the core indicators of acculturation. Chinese Tang poems use a specific mirror symmetry that could make people acquire unconscious learning. The goal of this pilot pre-post interventional trial with no controls is to explore the feasibility and preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of using fun activities for Tang poem reading to promote reciting and happiness in primary school ethnic minority and their families. Participants will be invited to participate in three Tang poetry recitation sessions and one participant performance session. The hypothesis is that participants with a greater number of successful recited poems will show higher happiness and enjoyment by students.
The goal of this pilot SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) Breath Meditation study is to establish feasibility and acceptability of the intervention; and investigate preliminary effectiveness of the intervention at the DNA methylation, RNA and protein levels in blood samples collected from participants before and after the 8 week SKY intervention. Primary outcomes also include preliminary effectiveness at the physiological level using a wearable device used for continuous monitoring. Secondary outcome measures include behavioral inventories.