Autogenic
Training and Therapy
Wolfgang
Luthe M.D. in collaboration with Johannes Schultz M.D. researched
and taught Autogenic Therapy as a biologically integrated psycho-physiological
relaxation. Both were Professors. "The key factor in AT lies
in a self induced modification of brain function. Luthe states
that Autogenic exercises are applied by the self to the self.
They consist of a series of mental exercises relating to the function
of the brain's main biologic computer and cannot be learned
from a tape recording. The exercises promote a variety of physiological
changes that can be measured and allow the mind to calm itself
by switching off the stress responses such as sweating, shaking,
trembling, and feelings of panic.
(Source
- tape recordings of lectures)© copyright Luthe
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Key
features of Autogenic Training and Therapy with a registered practitioner.
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Medical
backup and careful monitoring
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A
series of mental exercises linked to the biological/physiological
processes in the body.
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Increasing
awareness of the natural flow such as breathing, warmth or heartbeat.
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Internal
development of wisdom. Observing the body sensations; by using an
attitude of non-judgement and non-reaction. Trainees develop internal
and external awareness simultaneously.
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Individuals
learn the training with a qualified practitioner or Doctor. Trainees
are taught how to observe, in a detached manner, any passing thoughts
or emotions.
Benefits
of Autogenic Training
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The
ability to accept emotions, thoughts, pain and discomfort without
repression, avoidance or acting out.
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Promotion
of a feeling of calmness and well-being.
copyright
© JBrend1999-2002
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In
some countries Autogenic Therapy stands alongside orthodox medicine.
Professionally trained Practitioners work in many countries including
Canada, Germany, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, and United
Kingdom - The British Autogenic Society
6th
Congress of the Japanese Society for Autogenic Therapy, Tokyo,
November 6th 1983
Paine,
Pensinger and Oliphant (1981) take the view that stress reaction
biological rhythms and the immune system are interrelated. "Stress
is any factor that disturbs the self/non self barriers encoded
in the fundamental quantum frequencies. Autogenic Training plays
a key role by facilitating and supporting self-regulatory homeostatic
forces (i.e. by regularly shifting to the Autogenic state and
activating trophotropic functions diametrically opposed to those
elicited by stress)." Source:
prospective view of Autogenic Therapy in Psychosomatic medicine
- keynote lecture: 6th Congress of the Japanese Society for Autogenic
Therapy, Tokyo, November 6th 1983 copyright©
(AT)
is about mind/body relationship. A technique based on muscle relaxation
and changes to the brain waves promoting a feeling of profound
well-being. In neurological terms there is a shift from Beta to
Alpha and Theta rhythm. The altered state of consciousness is
similar to that achieved in certain types of meditation such as
Zen. (Source
- tape recordings of lectures)© copyright Luthe
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