신체동작치료에서의 호흡에 관한 연구 -바티니에프 기본 원리(Bartenieff Fundamentals), 필라테스(Pilates), 그리고 타프 테크닉(Topf Technique)를 중심으로-

Abstract

Body Movement Therapy pursuing convergence of body and mind is being developed through more diverse techniques. At present, the techniques that are registered in the International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association are about 22 types. These techniques are different according to their approach, but their common goal can be said as awareness of the body and body alignment on the basis of identity theory. Body Movement Therapy attaches great importance to connection and harmony between each part of the body for overall balance of the body rather than treatment or education of only one part of the body. It can be said that while pursing overall balance of the body, the most basic thing is breathing. During daily life or in the midst of performing dance movement, breathing represents the situation of the performer most exactly. Breathing influences not only on physical tension and relaxation but also on mental tension and relaxation. Physiological effects of breathing influence steadily on performance of large or small movements and expressional ability as well as even on stationary condition of movement. The objective of this study is to compare and analyze how diverse techniques of Body Movement Therapy suggest the principle and application of breathing. The techniques of Body Movement Therapy to be compared and analyzed in this study are Bartenieff Fundamentals, Pilates and Topf Technique. These techniques were applied to the field of dance for effective performance of choreography and movements from the beginning of their development. And they are also properly used by dancers requiring convergence of body and mind. In order to achieve the objective of this study, first of all, the researcher intends to study the concept of breathing and then argues the principle and methods being suggested by each technique of body movement therapy. In addition, the researcher also intends to compare and analyze the principle of breathing that appear in the above three techniques.