Yoga: Body, Mind, Breath
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge of the human body, according to the unitary perspective of Yoga:
- the nomenclature and symbology of the positions and of the main moving sequences;
- breathing, relaxation and concentration techniques;
- the relationships between Western physiology and Indian physiology, in relation to the various body sectors;
- the main elements of Indian culture, with particular reference to the fields connected with yoga and its psychological resonances in physical practice;
in order to learn the inseparability of the relationships between body, mind and breath, living a practical experience of it
- the nomenclature and symbology of the positions and of the main moving sequences;
- breathing, relaxation and concentration techniques;
- the relationships between Western physiology and Indian physiology, in relation to the various body sectors;
- the main elements of Indian culture, with particular reference to the fields connected with yoga and its psychological resonances in physical practice;
in order to learn the inseparability of the relationships between body, mind and breath, living a practical experience of it
Expected learning outcomes
The student will acquire the knowledge of the human body according to the practical method of Yoga (nomenclature and symbolism of main positions, sequences of movements, breathing techniques, concentration and relaxation), understanding the benefits of its inclusion in the traditional physical and sports activities, for every target, including the less sporty and sedentary sections of the population
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The pedagogy of the BODY: Yoga, the practice that teaches
Asana: posture (nomenclature and symbolism of positions), the construction of a Yoga sequence (beyond the chains of movement: sitting, standing, basic positions), compensations and contraindications, circulation of energy in the different positions, practice of the main sequences dynamics, the principles EF + FA (Equilibrium-Flexibility) + (Strength-Abandonment) in the biomechanics of yoga
Pranayama: complete yogic breathing, breathing blocks and breath consciousness: (rhythm, volume, retentions) in postures and movements, the main pranayamas (breath observation techniques) of the different schools, from the Orthodox to the modern ones.
Relaxation, Concentration and Meditation: techniques of deep relaxation, bases and supports of guided and free meditation, application in the improvement of performance, in the control of anxiety states, in the disorder related to the sleep / wake cycle
The movement and mechanics of the BODY:
Relations between Western physiology and Indian physiology. Anatomy and descriptive physiology will be consider using the experience of the practice of yoga
The philosophy and psychology of the BODY to heal the body-mind fracture
Introduction to the main elements of Indian culture, with particular reference to areas connected with yoga and its psychological resonances: the fundamental conceptions of the Indian world - genesis and development of yoga and its many diversifications
Asana: posture (nomenclature and symbolism of positions), the construction of a Yoga sequence (beyond the chains of movement: sitting, standing, basic positions), compensations and contraindications, circulation of energy in the different positions, practice of the main sequences dynamics, the principles EF + FA (Equilibrium-Flexibility) + (Strength-Abandonment) in the biomechanics of yoga
Pranayama: complete yogic breathing, breathing blocks and breath consciousness: (rhythm, volume, retentions) in postures and movements, the main pranayamas (breath observation techniques) of the different schools, from the Orthodox to the modern ones.
Relaxation, Concentration and Meditation: techniques of deep relaxation, bases and supports of guided and free meditation, application in the improvement of performance, in the control of anxiety states, in the disorder related to the sleep / wake cycle
The movement and mechanics of the BODY:
Relations between Western physiology and Indian physiology. Anatomy and descriptive physiology will be consider using the experience of the practice of yoga
The philosophy and psychology of the BODY to heal the body-mind fracture
Introduction to the main elements of Indian culture, with particular reference to areas connected with yoga and its psychological resonances: the fundamental conceptions of the Indian world - genesis and development of yoga and its many diversifications
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
2 hours for each lesson, in frontal teaching, including both theoretical presentation and practical exercises
Teaching Resources
Lectures notes
G. CELLA "Il Grande Libro dello Yoga" Rizzoli
M. Albanese "YOGA" - Xenia Editore
G. CELLA "Il Grande Libro dello Yoga" Rizzoli
M. Albanese "YOGA" - Xenia Editore
Assessment methods and Criteria
final oral exam with delivery to the professor of a written thesis 1 month before the exam
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Gnocchi Daniela
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Gnocchi DanielaEducational website(s)
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