Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Yoga and Meditation: Current Practices and Solutions
Course Code
LSPA_610
Branch of Science
Health care sciences and services; Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gints Peleckis
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
J. Asara iela 5, Rīga, LV-1009 Tālrunis: +37167061587 E-pasts: vppk@rsu.lv; gints.peleckis@rsu.lv
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.
Preliminary Knowledge
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
Knowledge
1.Can describe the basics of the general history of yoga and meditation
Individual work and tests
Examination
2.Can characterize the health effects of different forms of yoga and meditation
Individual work and tests
Examination
Skills
1.Can perform yoga exercises and simple meditation techniques, taking into account the individual physical characteristics of the body
Individual work and tests
Examination
2.Be able to choose yoga exercises and meditation techniques for clients that are appropriate to their level
Individual work and tests
Individual work
3.Can navigate recent studies on the effects of yoga and meditation on health
Individual work and tests
Examination
Competences
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.
Individual work and tests
Individual work
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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At the end of the second semester, the student must prepare a personalized 15-minute yoga exercise program. The personalized program forms part of the cumulative rating (30%). |
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
30.00% from total grade
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Test
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At the end of the first semester there is a practical test in which the student must demonstrate a randomly selected yoga posture. The test forms part of the overall cumulative score (30%). |
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2.
Examination |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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At the end of the second semester there is a theoretical test on the topics covered during the lectures and classes of both semesters. The test forms part of the cumulative score (40%). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video Lecture
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2
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Yoga, its historical roots; different aspects and manifestations nowadays.
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Gym
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Application of yoga in healthcare
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Āsanas, their types and mechanisms of action
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Āsanas, their types and mechanisms of action
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Principles of Asana Sequencing in a Yoga Exercise Program
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Principles of Asana Sequencing in a Yoga Exercise Program
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2
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Flexibility and myofascial chains
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Flexibility and myofascial chains
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Video Lecture
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Meditation, its history; different aspects and manifestations in our time
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Impact of Different Kinds of Meditation on the Brain
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Yoga breathing techniques, their types and mechanism of action
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Yoga breathing techniques, their types and mechanism of action
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Mudras and Bandhas; their types and mechanism of action
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Mudras and Bandhas; their types and mechanism of action
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Gym
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Body-mind exercises and Relaxation techniques
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Gym
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Body-mind exercises and Relaxation techniques
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Yoga Therapy : foundations, tools, and practice : a comprehensive textbook / edited by Diane Finlayson and Laurie C. Hyland Robertson ; foreword by Matra Raj. 2021 (E-book available in RSU Library)
2.
The Psychology of Meditation : varieties, effects, theories, and perspectives / Peter Sedlmeier. Peter Sedlmeier, 2022
3.
Lielā jogas rokasgrāmata : 161 ilustrēta jogas poza / Nensija Dž. Heidžeski ; tulkojums latviešu valodā: Eva Veita ; literārā redaktore Sandra Skuja ; zinātniskā konsultante Kristīne Somere ; vāka dizains: Jāks Rītels. Nancy J. Hajeski 1951-, autors [2022]
Additional Reading
1.
Harrington, Jim. 2021. Yoga for Sports Performance : A Guide for Yoga Therapists and Bodyworkers. Singing Dragon. (E-book available in RSU Library)
2.
The Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation / edited by Rick Repetti. 2022
3.
Trauma-Informed Yoga: 47 Practices to Calm, Balance, and Restore the Nervous System, Spence, Joanne, 2021 (E-book available in RSU Library)
4.
Tracing the Path of Yoga: The History and Philosophy of Indian Mind-Body Discipline Sarbacker, Stuart Ray, 2021 (E-book available in RSU Library)
5.
Routledge Handbook of Yoga and Meditation Studies Newcombe, Suzanne ; O'Brien-Kop, Karen, 2021 (E-book available in RSU Library)
6.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Rockman, Patricia, Woods, Susan L 2021 ((E-book available in RSU Library)
7.
Starp divām bezgalībām : vairāk nekā simts iedarbīgas prakses apziņas paplašināšanai / Juris Rubenis ; Intas Sarkanes vāka un grāmatas dizains ; redaktore Ita Ankoriņa. Juris Rubenis 1961-, autors [2021]