emotions.......

               I will admit that I am a little hesitant to voice my opinions on this matter as I have never done yoga so I do not know of its effects and the rest of it seems like something someone that consistently has panic/anxiety attacks would benefit from.  I can, however, see the benefit of reflection before action, as that is the way I am and I have seen the side effects that instant reaction without contemplation can bring.  Using the turtle method that was discussed in the article definitely seems like it would be a benefit to young children so I think that would be useful in schools.  Teachers learning empathy is another example that would go a long way in the interpersonal relationship between them and the students which would enable a more thorough transfer of knowledge.  As for the rest such as learning compassion and understanding can only go so far until it reminds me of the over coddling that Tough was talking about.  I think that it should really be used on a case by case basis.  Does Boyce think that a struggling student should be treated leniently because of adversity?  It seems to me that his ideas turn teachers into therapists which could make the students care more about their feelings and the feelings of others than their own success.  Sometimes the results are more important than someone’s feelings.