Revised 12/2012

PED 120 - Yoga II (2 CR.)

Course Description

Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility.

General Course Purpose

Yoga as an exercise is used to strengthen and stretch the muscles, improve posture and breathing, calm the mind and promote relaxation. 

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

PED 109.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand and demonstrate the principles of alignment

• Demonstrate 2-3 breathing techniques properly

• Explain and practice 2-3 meditation

• Identify the muscles involved in the major asanas

Major Topics to Be Included

• Review the benefits of yoga
• Muscles involved in the asanas
• Review fundamentals of alignment
• Review fundamentals of basic breathing techniques
• Intermediate postures / asanas
• Intermediate breathing techniques
• Introduce and practice meditation