MT 121 - Eastern Bodywork Theory II

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MT 101 , MT 101L

Corequisite(s):

MT 121L

Course Description: Students will learn the fundamental methods and philosophical background of Ayurveda and Touch for Health. Introduces assorted styles and techniques of acupressure and energy balancing.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify and describe the 8 strange flow energy channels used in Traditional Chinese Medicine
CLO#2: Discuss the history of the Ayurveda healing tradition of India and Ayurvedic massage. Describe principles of Ayurveda: the Tridoshas, 3 Gunas, Prakrti, chakra qualities and traditional signs of dysfunction.
CLO#3: Discuss effects and recognize goals of the application of Strange Flow treatment patterns and Touch for Health. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#4: Identify how manual massage skills combine (Touch for Health, acupressure and massage) to balance the body’s energy.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (10) and a standard RCC delivery of (11) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (12) hours per term.