| dc.description.abstract | This thesis focus attention to the phenomenon of flow, examining wether the experience of flow may have health benefits for participants at a Taketina rhythm course.
Theoretical aspects emphasized are related to Csikszentmihalyi's theory of flow, the salutogenic health perspective, positive psychology, Taketina and rhythm, as well as theories around here-and-now and mindfulness in a therapeutic context. The data also includes research studies and texts related to music therapy, especially where the terms flow and here-and-now are central. Four interviews were conducted with participants on a Taketina rhythm course through a hermeneutic phenomenological approach . The method used was semistructured interview. As a result of the analysis process the data was systematized into three parts: 1. Before the flow experience, 2. During the flow experience, 3. After the flow experience.
The study discusses and concludes with seven points that are central in relation to the experience of flow. Some of which turned out to be different from those of Csikszentmihalyi’s theory of flow. Thoughts regarding acceptance and being mindful, thus Eastern philosophy, were central to this task. One question that emerged being: Will the client achieve increased benefit when the therapist is able to focus
attention to the here-and-now?
When in the state of flow, you master one or another form of challenge. This sense of achievement along with acceptance, can provide positive experiences, commitment and quality of life, which in turn may affect the participants state of health.
Keywords: Flow, Taketina, rhythm, salutogenesis, positive psychology, acceptance, body, mindfulness, here-and-now, mastering, music therapy | no_NO |
