이디오키네시스(Ideokinesis)의 근운동감각적 심상과 동양의 ‘기(氣)’의 상관성

초록

Ideokinesis is a method of visualizing or imagining movement. It facilitates correct alignment and encourages creative movement exploration. The basic images of Ideokinesis follow physical law: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction (counter fore); and the force of gravity determines our bone form and construction of our bones. Every kinesthetic image deals with a direction and its opposite at the same time, creating a dynamic relationship between upward and downward or inward and outward or rising and falling. Nancy Topf, who developed the Topf technique, called this an “energy flow” or “cycle image.” The energy flow is similar to ‘qi(energy)’ of the East. Although it is hard to prove the substance of ‘qi’ it has been used and researched in various fields since 5,000 years ago in the East. The energy flow in ideokinesis is similar to the flow of ‘qi’. Also, the physical law of Ideokinesis is analogous to ‘yin and yang’. And the movements which are based on kinesthetic imagery are similar to T’ai Chi Ch’uan, which the Chinese developed to integrate exercise for body and mind. The purpose of this study is to examine correlation of kinesthetic imagery, which is based on Ideokinesis and ‘qi’ of the East. This study illustrates the concept of imagery and ‘qi’. Also, the correlation of kinesthetic imagery and ‘qi’ is explained with examples.

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