Yoga and Meditation: Current Practices and Solutions (LSPA_611)
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the understanding of sports and 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 sports and 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.Can describe the basics of the general history of yoga and meditation
1.Can perform yoga exercises and simple meditation techniques, taking into account the individual physical characteristics of the body
1.Based on the knowledge acquired in the course, a program of yoga exercises is developed, choosing exercises, breathing and meditation techniques appropriate for the selected population.
