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The Effects of Movement Education through Somatic Approach on the Soma of the Elderly

Mi-Hyun Chun 1

1성균관대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study explores the effects of movement education through somatic approach on the soma of theElderly. Soma is used to refer to the entire body-mind considered as an integral part of organism. In thisstudy, the researcher developed 24 sessions using somatic approach for the elderly and applied themovement program for three women in 65–70 age group. There are several results from the research. First, Movement education through somatic approach helped to improve their alignment and movementhabits. Moreover. they were awaked to new significances such as the connection of body and mind. Second, the elderly women showed positive changes in attitudes of their lives.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.