Institute for integrative bodywork & movement Therapy

Training and Professional Development Courses

Based on the principles of Body-Mind Centering®, Authentic Movement and Somatic Psychology

Under the direction of Linda Hartley MA

Module 4: Holistic Anatomy & Physiology—Part 1

This course provides a thorough grounding in Anatomy and Physiology that embraces both a practical and holistic understanding of the human body. Beginning from the premise that the body and all its constituent systems not only take form and function physically but also act as repositories for the stories and life experiences of the individual, the course material will examine the concept of a "psychosomatic unity" (Reich) in conjunction with clinical theory and major pathologies. Each session will include, theory, hands-on work and movement practice as a means to embodied learning.

Please note that seminars on SKIN and CELL will be integrated into the first weekend of Module 3. CIRCULATORY FLUIDS: cellular, interstitial, lymphatic, blood, cerebrospinal; connective tissue, fat, synovial fluid – will be introduced in relevant seminars and integrated into the last weekend of Module 3

 

This course is also open to participants not taking Module 3. Please see the Workshop Programme page for a booking information.

 

Part 2 of the Holistic Anatomy & Physiology course will be taught in conjunction with Module 5, 2009-10

 

Seminars 1, 2 & 3: SKELETAL SYSTEM & CONNECTIVE TISSUE

General introduction to the study of anatomy and physiology

Development, structure and function of bone; the three layers of bone

Bones and joints; types of joints, their function and alignment

The skeleton - function of individual bones; emotional function of bone

Skeletal structure and energy; palpating bone

Synovial fluid

Connective tissue: fascial sheaths, tendons, and ligaments: differentiation and integration of structures and systems

 

Seminar 4: ORGAN SYSTEMS: CARDIOVASCULAR & RESPIRATORY

Heart, blood, blood vessels, and circulation

Lungs, pleura, diaphragm; movements and regulation of respiration

Breathing as a bridge between conscious and unconscious processes

 

Seminar 5: ORGAN SYSTEMS; DIGESTIVE

Gastrointestinal tract - mouth, stomach, intestines; liver, gall bladder, pancreas

Digestion, absorption and metabolism of food

Emotional function of organs

 

Seminar 6: ORGAN SYSTEMS: UROGENITAL

Structure and function of kidneys and bladder

Structure and function of reproductive organs

 

Seminar 7 & 8: MUSCLE SYSTEM

Structure, function and action of muscle tissue; smooth and striated muscle; nerve innervation, neuromuscular junctions, reflex responses

Anatomy of the muscular system

Functions and actions of specific muscle groups

Movement and sensation; muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs

The repatterning of unconscious neuromuscular patterns

 

 

No new dates planned for this module