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University Physical Education Helen Newman Hall 255-4286 |
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2011 PERSONAL GROWTH COURSES HOME POLICY STATEMENT COURSE LIST
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CHI GONG (1350): Chi Gong is an excellent method of reducing stress (physical and mental) and promoting happiness (inner harmony). This ancient Chinese practice means exercise with your vital energy or breathing exercise. While there are many different schools and styles of Chi Gong, we will learn the Tai Chi Chi Gong Exercises Eighteen Ways. These are slow, flowing movements that coordinate breathing, body position and mental activity. They promote strength, balance and rejuvenation. In just moments of practice a day you can learn to shift your mental and physical state. We will also explore other methods of movement and stillness using breath, sounding, guided imagination and spontaneous movement. Practice is done in any comfortable clothing suitable for free movement on the floor and in standing. No shoes allowed in the gymnastics studio. Clean, soft indoor shoes allowed on wood surface floors (Helen Newman Dance Studio).Classes will meet:
BODY-MIND (1400): FEE: $ 55.00 In this course, you will learn how deep breathing, meditation, creative visualization and awareness of your self-talk can enhance the quality of your life. Each class includes a peaceful progressive relaxation exercise to assist you in learning to release tension and stress from your body and mind. You will be introduced to diverse topics such as; exploration of your response to the senses, therapeutic aromatherapy, massage, energy therapies and yoga. We will discuss illness and wellness and how recent research demonstrates that thoughts and feelings directly and profoundly affect the body chemistry and function. Classes will meet: 
MOVEMENT, MUSIC AND MEDITATION (1402): This class is designed to awaken and reinforce the power of our own presence, which can only be done in the present moment. We will use various yoga and movement exercises to tune into our bodies, and we will engage in ancient meditation practices to calm our over-active minds. We will be supported by enlivening inspirational music as we expand our awareness of ourselves. Classes will meet:
THE ART OF LIVING YESplus Workshop. Yoga - Empowerment - Service Plus. (1403): FEE: $225.00 The Art of Living YESplus workshop is about living the life you want to live, and innovative & practical tools with which to do it. This six-session seminar provides you with powerful techniques for deep relaxation and meditation, giving you a dynamic and clear state of mind. You will also learn and experience practical knowledge to handle emotions, difficult situations, and their effects on your state of mind. The course is energizing, extremely rejuvenating, and fun! It's more than just a yoga class. The YESplus workshop is for people ready and willing to experience something more. Classes will meet:
LIVING ROUTINES (1405): Once a week you will participate in a health routine. After a short brisk walk, (inside in poor weather) you will engage in an energizing stretching session, followed by a short meditation. In addition to being introduced to stretching and meditation, the class will offer you the opportunity to get to know your classmates through partnered self awareness exercises and group sharing. Classes will meet:
WELLNESS WEEKEND (1406): FEE: $150.00 Wellness Weekend offers students an opportunity to learn skills and techniques to support body-mind health, in an educational atmosphere. The presentation of experiential activities is enhanced by information and discussion of mind-body health, optimal functioning of musculoskeletal system including basic anatomical information, and current research. Class activites include kinesthetic awareness enhancement exercises, discussion of common portural habits and techniques to promote optimal biomechanical function, Eastern and Western self-massage techniques, use of simple bodywork tools,and stretching, strengthening,and awareness practices. Classes will meet:
WALKING MEDITATION (1273): This course combines walking and meditation, two Life enhancing activities that can help students create balance in their hectic lives. Walking is the optimum execise for optimum health and meditation one the chance to calm an active and busy mind. Drawing on the teachings from the Vietnamese Zen Buddist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, we will learn how to meditate in motion. Classes will meet:
INTRO TO MASSAGE (1410): FEE: $ 115.00 This course will provide an experiential introduction to several types of massage. Included are Swedish, Shiatsu, Polarity, and Sports Massage. Class members will participate in group exercises and practice on each other during class time. All exercises and techniques can be done while wearing street clothing. Classes will meet:
SHIATSU MASSAGE (1411): FEE $115.00 In this class, students will gain practical experience of the body as an energy system. They will learn movements, yoga stretches, breathing and meditative awareness exercises that promote relaxation and centering in their bodies. Students will then learn and practice a variety of shiatsu massage techniques that can be used in both self-massage and in giving shiatsu to others. The use of acupressure points for various ailments (headache, backache and any other ailments of concern to the students) will be covered. The course will be a mixture between exercises, self-help technique and hands-on massage techniques. Classes will meet:
SWEDISH MASSAGE (1412): FEE: $ 115.00 Learn to give a relaxing, stress-reducing Swedish Massage. You will master the basic strokes of Swedish Massage and learn about their application to the different parts of the body. Students will use oils and lotions as a part of their training. Classes will meet
THAI MASSAGE (1414): FEE: $115.00 Thai massage is a holistic, intuitive style of healing from the East. It encourages the flow of energy through the Receiver's body that promotes good health. The person giving Thai massage uses his/her hands and feet supported by his/her body weight to apply pressure along the energy channels that run through the Receiver's body. The assisted yoga stretches are a popular aspect of this modality. Classes will meet:
WEEKEND MASSAGE WORKSHOP (1415): FEE: $ 145.00 This introductory course in massage is taught in an intensive, weekend workshop format. It includes sessions on Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday during the day. Students will be introduced to massage skills and techniques and will practice on each other in a structured and supervised format. Basics of touch awareness, palpation skills, and techniques from Swedish and oriental (shiatsu) massage will be taught. Students will learn to massage the back, shoulders, neck, legs, feet, arms and hands to reduce stress. Professional massage tables will be used. Classes will meet:
SWEDISH AND MORE (1416): FEE: $115.00 Swedish massage will be the common denominator as we explore multiple techniques to release stress and tightness in our bodies. We will have a bit of a sampler, with emphasis on understanding mechanisms of stress and how to interrupt patterns of movement that might be problematic over time. We will dabble in aromatherapy, The Trager Approach ®, reflexology, and massage with movement, to name a few. No prereq required. Classes will meet:
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION (1420): FEE: $55.00 This course provides the opportunity to explore a variety of ancient and modern methods designed to bring one to the state of meditation. The methods serve to evoke the deep relaxation from which heightened awareness and creativity arise. If these classes do not fit your schedule, try Body-Mind, Living Routines or Moving into the Moment which have meditation in them. Classes will meet:
RELAXATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT (1421): This course offers a mind/body approach to gaining realization and managing the stress in our lives. Participants will leave this course with a greater understanding and appreciation of their own unique ways of coping with stressful situations. We will explore a variety of techniques which can be used to ease the pressures of student life. A sample of these activities includes; stretching (Yoga), creative art, conversation, new games and meditation. Classes will meet:
MEDITATION AND RELAXATION (1422): FEE: $55.00 TThis course is designed to assist you in learning to meditate, or to deepen your existing practice. As you learn to practice meditation and relaxation exercises, you will find that as little as 15 minutes a day can benefit your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. With some assistance, we are all capable of learning to relax deeply, sleep better, detach from the mind's chatter, focus with renewed concentration and become aware of the joy and energy that is deep within us.If these classes do not fit your schedule, try Body-Mind or Living Routines which both have meditation in them. Classes will meet:
YOGA (1430): FEE: $105.00 The course covers the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga, including basic postures, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation. Chanting techniques introduced. Classes will meet:
YOGA II (1431): FEE: $105.00 The course covers more of the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga, including basic postures, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation and chanting techniques. Previous Yoga experience is a prerequisite. Classes will meet:
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Instructors: please address all errata or changes in course description to Fred Debruyn at Teagle Hall |
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