Module 6: Mind and Movement

Abstract

This learning module on mind and movement focuses on facilitating cultural changes by guiding participants through their own unlearning journeys. The module emphasizes the importance of enduring challenging processes to design for regeneration, build personal resilience, and lead collective co-creation.

Objective

The learning objectives revolve around actively cultivating a profound relationship with one's surroundings through movement, fostering a deep connection to place. The module strongly emphasizes immersive experiences, encouraging participants to fully engage and be present, providing a richer understanding of self, others, and the more-than-human world. Self-discovery takes center stage as participants are prompted to question and challenge their perceived physical and psychological boundaries. The module equips individuals with the tools to build resilience in their engagements with place, self, and others, navigating challenges with adaptability and strength. Exploring the transformative power of movement, participants learn to mediate their relationships with self through action, understanding, and expressing emotions physically. The curriculum also guides individuals to develop ecologically attuned and reciprocal conversations, fostering a deeper connection with human and non-human entities in their environment. Redefining adventure becomes a key theme, encouraging participants to move beyond conventional notions and embody their practices. Participants transform routine experiences into meaningful and adventurous engagements by integrating movement and mindfulness into daily activities. Philosophically grounded in contemporary neuroscience, the module challenges traditional views that separate the mind and body. It underscores the interconnectedness of these elements, recognizing the profound significance of emotions and bodily experiences in the pursuit of self-realization and holistic growth. Through this multifaceted approach, participants are empowered to reframe their relationship with the world, themselves, and the more-than-human aspects of their environment. The learning objective assessment starts with the preceding MOOC and its final multiple-choice quiz. To successfully complete the MOOC, students must correctly answer at least 70 percent of the questions across all modules. During the CAS, active attendance in the live sessions with experts is required for each module. In addition, the Quest’s progress is monitored continuously in the peer-learning process and through individual discussions with the lecturers. Students are asked to contribute at least once per week during the course to the DRRS virtual community on Mighty Networks with internal-public sharing, commenting, or liking. The final learning and progress assessment step is submitting a Quest delivery, which - through all three DRRS CAS’ - builds the base for the Master design thesis, for those taking the full MAS in Regenerative Systems programme.

Content

This learning module on mind and movement stands out for its holistic approach to personal and collective development. By seamlessly integrating physical movement, mindfulness practices, and ecological awareness, participants are offered a multifaceted exploration of their experiences. A notable strength lies in the practical application of concepts, focusing on immersive experiences such as cultivating relationships through movement and redefining adventure. This hands-on approach adds a tangible and applicable dimension to the learning journey. The module emphasizes building resilience in engagements with place, self, and others, recognizing the importance of adaptability and strength in navigating challenges. Additionally, the ecological awareness component, encouraging participants to develop attuned and reciprocal conversations with human and non-human entities, aligns with a contemporary understanding of our interconnectedness with the environment.

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