JAN 320 - Understanding the Body You Live In: A Creative Somatic Exploration

Course Meeting Days & Times:  MTThF, 12:00 PM-2:30 PM

Instructor(s): Barragan, Rosana

Email: rb7@stmarys-ca.edu

Fee: $75

Course Description: 

This course focuses on Somatic Movement Education as it applies to well-being, personal processes of transformation, and the holistic understanding of the human body. Emphasis is given to historical antecedents of the field of Somatics, what defines somatic theory and the practice that characterize specific modalities of somatic movement education and therapy. Sessions include seminar style discussion of readings; embodied practices with main professor and guest teachers; creative projects, and reflection on healing processes.

A strong focus of this course is given to the creative exploration of the body following healing principles that pertain to certain somatic disciplines. It is appropriate for undergraduate students who have prerequisites such as anatomy, physiology and/or who actively engage in movement practices like Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Sports. The contents of the course are relevant for students from the Biology, Kinesiology, Psychology, Education, Special Education, and Justice, Community and Leadership programs.

The course will prioritize movement as the main tool to reach hidden places in our body where we can recognize patterns. The experiences that each class will offer are
directed toward opening up true processes of transformation that lead us to having a greater understanding of our body, our life, our purpose of being and the cultivation of the best sense of well-being, health of body and mind, and the embodiment of acceptance, freedom and happiness.

Prerequisites & Notes
None.

Please read the course description closely or email the instructor to get a full understanding of this course and its requirements, particularly in relation to movement practices.

Credits: 3