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dc.contributor.authorHoncharova, Lyudmyla
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-01T11:15:49Z
dc.date.available2021-01-01T11:15:49Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/3060
dc.description.abstractAbstract: The bodymind work is a vulnerable subject with relevance to actor training methodologies. Especially, if the body is perceived as an actor’s main instrument, which is a common viewpoint in major actor training practices. Although the importance of a sound state of bodymind for acting is emphasized, studies of the bodymind treatment and recovery are rarely incorporated in actor training. This research attempts to find ways to preserve actors’ physical and mental wellbeing in order to prevent collapses of their instrument – the body. Tadashi Suzuki and Phillip Zarrilli have extensively discussed the bodymind equilibrium by incorporating strong corporeal art practices into actor training. In pursuing their leads, the solution to the research problem might be found in Martial Arts practices. Sri Lankan Martial Art Angampora was examined as a potential source of development of bodymind awareness and recovery practices in actor training. The data collection was done through observation and interviewing Agam Maduwa group since they are trained in old traditions of Angampora whereby bodymind awareness elements are preserved. At the current stage of ongoing research, it has been proven that Angampora philosophy incoporates sustainable means of bodymind wellbeing and recovery practices. In addition, it was observed that practicing Angampora benefits mental and physical stability which results in decreasing the level of stress and depression. Therefore, Angampora is an exemplary Martial Art form that could serve as a role model for incorporation of wellbeing philosophy and recovery methods into actor training in order to prevent physical and mental injuries for actors. Key words: acting training methodologies, martial arts, healing practices, Angampora, bodyminden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectActing training methodologiesen_US
dc.subjectMartial artsen_US
dc.subjectHealing practicesen_US
dc.subjectAngampora,en_US
dc.subjectBodyminden_US
dc.titleHealing Through Martial Arts: Reconstruction of Bodymind in Actor Trainingen_US
dc.typeArticle Full Texten_US
dc.identifier.journal13th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Universityen_US
dc.identifier.pgnos21-29en_US


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