All Courses
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SP23: PRE-YOGA: 24635
Pre-Yoga is designed as an introduction to yoga. The focus of all practices will be to help you explore the different components of yoga and develop internal awareness of what works for YOU. Students will learn the about the history of yoga, ancient concepts from yoga philosophy as well as how to practice safely. The goal of this class is to provide an introduction to yoga and for each individual to identify key elements of yoga that best support optimal functioning. This class is 100% online. Students have weekly video guided practices, online quizzes, and discussions. Class assessments will measure understanding of key yoga principals. Discussions will be a place to explore personal experience of yoga practices.
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SP23: YOGA I: 21764
No previous yoga experience is necessary for this course. This is a great class for beginners! The style of yoga that we will be practicing is based on the individual’s internal experience and increasing awareness for conscious action. Yoga 1 focuses on an introduction of the basics of yoga asana (movement), pranayama (breathing), vipasana (meditation), and their application for physical and emotional balance. Guided yoga practices will include all these components. The goal of each practice is to develop self awareness, paying attention to what is happening in your body, breath, and mind. You will focus on how the practice feels in your own body, breath, and mind.
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SP23: YOGA II: 21768
The style of yoga that we will be practicing is based on the individual’s internal experience (it’s all about you!) The physical practices and online assignments are directed at increasing your awareness, building an understanding of key yoga philosophies, and developing conscious action. Yoga 2 focuses on application of yoga elements of pranayama (breathing), vipasana (meditation), energetics, sound, and ritual and application for emotional and psychological balance. There are no prerequisites for the Yoga 2 course, although completion of Yoga 1 is highly recommended. This course will meet during the 2nd 8-weeks of the semester.