Relaxation

2. Relaxation • Is important to build a stress-free environment • Leaves energy free for learning • The body needs less energy, leaving more for the brain.

3. Ideal state of mind • Concentrative relaxation • The more alert our minds are, the more receptive we are • Pleasantness is only the means, not the aim. (Lozanov)

4. Learning is state of mind dependent • Our „states of mind“ constantly change when we are awake. • Consequence: • I must send out as many signals as possible to relate to as many states I can.

5. Learning is state of mind dependent • Support for teachers: • Music All parts (Largos, Allegros, Andantes) are played • Language and intonation (use all voice possibilities – chest, head and combined voice)

6. Alpha waves • Alpha waves are often a by-product • Not the aim (as in superlearning)

7. No deep relaxation • When deeply relaxed you can memorize things but not recall them. • Consequence: • Do everything to avoid „sleepy“ states of minds.

8. Avoid all kinds of deep relaxation • „Relaxation is the first level of hypnosis (Lozanov) • Hypnoses provokes getting back to back ages • The hypnotical state diminishes creativity. • Hypnoses can provide diseases

9. Desuggestopedia is not…. • not hypnosis • not Superlearning • not using a reclining chair, or a sofa. • not using "breathing exercise“ • not using "alpha wave" enhance exercise • not using "slow baroque" music in the concert reading • not only a group of teaching techniques • not able to teach without a teacher

10. Concentrative relaxation • Learning should happen with pleasure and should be free from • tension • sleepiness • fear • stress