Highlights in Yoga and Meditation (LSPA_504)
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the understanding of healthcare professionals about the effects of yoga and meditation practices on the mind and body by looking at the available source base of scientific literature; to help create an idea of the yoga and meditation techniques available today and their essential aspects; to develop the skills of future healthcare professionals in psycho-emotional stress management, thereby reducing the potential spread of burnout syndrome and the burden on the health care system.
Prerequisites
Preliminary knowledge of the basics of physiology and anatomy is recommended in order to be able to better navigate the analysis of the mechanisms of action of yoga and meditation.
Learning outcomes
1.Able to describe the basics of general history of yoga and meditation
1.Knows how to do yoga exercises and simple meditation techniques based on your body’s individual physical characteristics
1.Based on the knowledge acquired in the course, a programme of yoga exercises shall be developed by matching exercises, breathing and meditation techniques appropriate to the selected population.
