20807264Intermediate Yoga
Course Information
Description
Enhances the practice of yoga. Continues the exploration of the philosophy that underlies yoga as a means of stress management, fitness and relaxation. Concepts of yoga philosophy are discussed, which provides the basis for the practice of these techniques. Designed for participants that have yoga experience, such as completing a beginning yoga course or have been practicing yoga for 4 months or more, the course covers yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditations that relax both the mind and the body.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate yoga poses as well as variations of poses
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Demonstrate at least two poses or variations of poses from the following yoga pose categories:
    ·        Warm-up & sun salutations
    ·        Backbends
    ·        Twists
    ·        Inversions
    ·        Standing
    ·        Balancing
    ·        Hip openers
    ·        Forward folds
    ·        Arm balances
    Poses show evidence of best practice techniques as identified by the instructor

  2. Demonstrate various breathing techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Apply five different breathing techniques used in yoga
    Explore differences between the types of breaths and how they affect stress and well-being
    Apply the concepts of prana and pranayama

  3. Explore meditation styles and mindfulness techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Differentiate between meditation and mindfulness
    Explore progressive relaxation techniques
    Utilize mindfulness techniques to facilitate present moment awareness

  4. Explore concepts of yoga philosophy
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Relate the history of yoga to current practices
    Describe how a yoga class is sequenced
    Explain various styles and formats of yoga class
    Define the principles/techniques of the 8 limbs of yoga and chakras