| Course Title: Contemporary Payatt Technique |
| Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026 |
| Term: Fall Semester 2026 |
| Description: This movement course, Contemporary Payatt Technique, draws from the ancient South Asian martial art Kalaripayattu. Using yoga terminology and animal studies, students explore how energy moves through the body and how to channel, conserve, or release it. Through eight animal forms and core engagement practices, the course develops inner awareness, breath coordination, and efficient strength. Historical context, including the practice's suppression, revival, and spread across Asia, is discussed alongside selected readings. |
| Distribution(s): PE - Physical Education |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:2.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Chavi Bansal | cbansal@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026 | Performance | Monday and Wednesday | 01:45PM - 03:00PM | KEND - Kendall Hall/Sports Complex | STTH | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| None |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Repeatable for credit. |
| Course Tags | ||
| PE0002 | PE2: Courses counting for 2 PE units | This course counts for 2 PE units when completed satisfactorily. |
| 1-2CR0001 | 1-2CR: One and two credit undergraduate courses |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 0 | Available: 18 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |