Yoga and Well-Being

Catalog description

Yoga and Well-Being is an experiential and theoretical course that will introduce the student to the practice and examination of Yoga. The course will cover the practice of yoga postures (asanas), the use of controlled breathing (ujjayi) the engagement of body locks (bandhas), the study of yoga's historic background and the benefits of meditation and relations techniques. Additionally it will examine postures from an anatomical perspective providing the student with a comprehensive examination of proper alignment and correct positioning of the body in order to avoid injury. The course will present the many benefits of Yoga at a physical, mental and emotional level, and its application to the needs of our society today. Thematic Thread(s): Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion Course