| Through reading, writing, research, hands-on exercises, and structured movement activities, this course will explore the body¿s design and function, focusing on the skeletal, muscle, nervous, and respiratory systems. We will use yoga postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) as tools to cultivate direct knowledge of anatomy and alignment. This course is designed to integrate scientific models of anatomy and one's lived experience of body and movement. We will investigate the relationship between body and mind, beginning with the question of how the body and mind are defined and understood. Along with recent scholarly research, we will use mindfulness meditation (calm, precise attention) as a means to study thought, feeling, sensation, perception, and consciousness and how they interrelate. Objectives: 1. To learn, through research and direct experience, about human anatomy, particularly the skeletal, muscle, nervous, and respiratory systems 2. To gain knowledge and experience of physical alignment 3. To gain sensitivity and understanding of the relationship between body and mind 4. To inspire questions and look at assumptions about the nature of self 5. To develop skills for concentration and tranquility through mindfulness meditation 6. To find relevance of the course material in your own life Texts: Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit Satipatthana by Analayo |
