PE 214 - Yoga I

Credit Hours: 1

A course designed to teach the student a variety of yoga postures and yoga breathing techniques to help contribute to their overall fitness, with an emphasis on stretching the muscles and strengthening the body’s core.

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

describe the eight limbs of Yoga;
describe the benefits of a daily yoga practice;
demonstrate basic Yoga poses; identify muscles involved, benefits, proper alignment and integration of the breath while coming into and out of the pose;
describe the importance of and demonstrate the complete breath, diaphragmatic breathing, 2:1 breathing and alternate nostril breathing; and
describe and demonstrate the benefits of focus and quieting the mind.

F/S (C, N, S)