Course detail

Mental and Physical Exercises - winter

FaVU-PSC-ZAcad. year: 2011/2012

The basics of physical exercises consist of the work with spine (spinal cord) to which all organic systems and all energetic circuits of human body are connected. The activation of energetic circuits of the body through physical exercise will enable the following smoother breath control which is the fundamental precondition of concentration techniques that lead to the clearing of mind. Only the calm, clear mind can truly reflect phenomena.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Matěj Kolář

Department

Performance Studio (APE)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Theory - topography of functional bodily systems and their connection with emotional and mental system. Their physical and mental influence.
Basic detoxication - physical and mental exercises.
Meditation, expanding several information levels of body.

Prerequisites

Without.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit (attendance + practice).

Course curriculum

1) Bowing to the sun (ritual of starting the day - way towards the conscious experiencing of the day).
Bowing to the moon (ritual of starting the night - way towards the conscious experiencing of the night).
Two aspects of human being - mirror of polarisation of macrocosm.
2) Bowing to the fire - unification of the male daily power with the female nightly power on the axis of one´s own being.
3) Mind as kaleidoscope - mind as fragmented, dynamic mirror of reality.
4) Bodily positions - keys to multilevel code of mind.
5) Strength of visualisation and meaning of visualisation
6) Mental hygiene. Mental medicine.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Expanding the knowledge about a healthy body and mind. Basics of influencing the mind through physical exercises and the somatic element through the knowledge of mental model of a human being.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance is mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Dr.Alfred J.Bierach: Varovné signály duše, , 0
Dr.Gítananda Girí: Jóga krok za krokem, , 0
Nešpor K.: Yoga and Relaxation.., , 0

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch APE , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

27 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Matěj Kolář

Syllabus

1) klid a pohyb
2) tělo a tanec
3) cit a tanec
4) mysl a tanec
5) vůle a tanec
6) tanec jako cesta k duchu

Seminar

108 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Matěj Kolář

Syllabus

1) klid a pohyb
2) tělo a tanec
3) cit a tanec
4) mysl a tanec
5) vůle a tanec
6) tanec jako cesta k duchu