SYLLABUS FOR YEAR 1 – MODULE 3
COUNCELING METAPHISICAL DANCE I
Introduction to Chakras and Subtle Bodies
The 4th chakra: Spiritual Heart as Space and Transformation
Old Behavior Patterns
Present moment through Movement
Spiritual Heart, Synchronicity and Movement
Hara: Source of Life Energy
Ideals and Duties from Childhood
Relationship between Body and Psyche
Metaphysical Dance and Morphic Resonance
2nd Chakra: Dimension of Feeling
Emotional wounds and Memory
Needs, Reactions and Fear Strategies
Body Expression of Response Vibration
Repetitive Patterns and Limitations
Posture and Sensations
1st Chakra: Physical Health, Sexuality, Survival Skills
Relationship between Body and Psyche
3rd chakra: Dynamics of Opposites
Inner Judge
Body Expression of Emotional Vibration
Energy, Vitality, Flow, Expression
Individuality and Power
Duality through Movement: Force Effort and Rest
ACTIVE MEDITATION I
Meditation for Acceptance and Psychic Transformation
Active Meditation Techniques by Osho and Deepti Canfora
Meditations on the 4th chakra, the spiritual heart
Misunderstandings about Meditation
Physical and Psychic Union of Body and Mind
Movement workshops for Stillness in Meditation
The observer and The Witness.
PEDAGOGY I
The pedagogy course takes place over two years and is closely connected with the developmental psychology course of which it is also a general introduction and contextualisation.
History and Introduction to Pedagogical Thought
Foundations of Pedagogical Thinking and Action
Johannes Amos Comenius Komensky and Lifelong Education
18th to Early 20th Century Pedagogy
20th Century Pedagogy Development
Montessori’s Pedagogy and Didactics
Functionalism, Educational Philosophy, and John Dewey’s Pedagogy
Mounier and Bergson’s Personalism
DANCE THEATER
The dance theater course is developed in three years and three exams and is complementary to the Metaphysical Dance course, as it integrates the investigation and knowledge of one’s own body and that of others, as an expressive tool. The dance theater sessions include a warm-up, in-depth study of movement, stage presence, the development of movement in the body, in the relationship with space, with oneself and with others.
Historical and Theoretical Elements
Inner Listening and Spontaneous Expressive Movement
Investigation into the Action Process
Learning to Learn
External and Internal Impulses
Adherence and Emphasis
Opposites in Movement
Body Postures and Conditions
Introduction to Time Concept
Relating to Others through Physical Actions
Introduction to Shadow Actions
ACTIVE COMMUNICATION IN GROUP LEADERSHIP AND HELPING RELATIONSHIP
Active and intentional communication develops along the entire path and in all subjects, because it is fundamental in helping relationships as a way of listening and understanding oneself and others. It is theoretical and, at the same time, experiential.
MODULE 1
Human Communication:
Communication and Information
Communication Circle
Automatisms in Communication
‘I’ Message, ‘You’ Message
Communication from the Heart
MODULE 2
Challenges in Communication:
Theories and Practices
Influence on Communication
Physics and Chemistry of Words
Logical and Analogical Communication
Emotions and Language
Presence: Here and Now. Responsibility in Active Communication.
The breath of communication. Meditation and Silence
MODULE 3
Written Communication for Thesis Writing:
– From Thoughts/Words to Writing
– Influence of Thought on Written Text
– Punctuation, Pauses, Rhythm, Tone, Timbre
– Exercises
– Rules and Structure of Thesis Writing
TOTAL ANNUAL HOURS: 324
Total Annual Hours: 324**
Year 1 EXAME:
– Counseling Metaphysical Dance® I – 15 credits
– Active Meditation I – 8 credits
– Pedagogy I – 6 credits
– Dance Theater I – 6 credits
