Learn Online: Yoga 101 Syllabus: Yoga 101
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Course Description
Yoga is accessible to everybody. A history of 5000 years is proof of how lasting and magical this exercise art really is. How many other exercises can boast worldwide acceptance? The fact is, over the past twenty years, yoga popularity has increased from minimal interest to one of the most popular exercise regimes around. With so many different yoga schools, instructors and styles, the choices can be daunting. This course is designed to give you the information you need to decide on the perfect combination that will make your practice the most enjoyable and satisfying. You will be guided through the steps for beginner yoga poses and meditation, with emphasis on concentrated deep breathing.
If you're a yoga beginner and looking for a tool to help jump-start your program, this yoga course features in-depth instructions and inspiring information to introduce you to yoga. If you're interested in building a home practice area, if you're seeking the right class for seniors, if you're an over forty baby boomer looking for an exercise regimen for the rest of your life, if you're physically challenged, or if you're just interested in finding out more about yoga, take this class!
You'll learn how regular practice helps to build the muscle strength required to hold yoga postures. More than that, you'll develop increased lung capacity and provide the regular stimulation to the internal organs that help to balance chemical and hormone levels. Regular assignments and instructions point the way to the correct position for balancing postures, to the extent that it becomes second nature - like riding a bicycle. Emphasis is on the latest methods to slow and calm your mind, release stress and purge your thoughts of the worries and stresses of the day.
Course Requirements
Anyone who's interested in learning about yoga and how to perform yoga exercises is welcome to enroll in this class. This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Goals
· This history of yoga and the chants involved.
· How yoga can balance your life.
· The five points of yoga.
· Beginning yoga exercises.
· Define meditation and discusses the different types of meditation.
· How imagery can help with relaxation and reducing stress.
· The benefits of yoga for all ages and sizes.
· Poses to help with relaxation, diet tips, and yoga props.
· The benefits and yoga exercises for chronic pain, arthritis, and flexibility.
· Yoga etiquette.
· How to determine the right class for you.
Course Materials
All course materials is provided in this class. There is no need to buy additional resources.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a written and practice assignment that will directly apply what you have learned.
A brief 25 pt. quiz will follow each lesson. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.
Course Topics
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· Lesson 1: Unearthing Yoga's Roots
· Lesson 2: Yoga Mantra
· Lesson 3: Setting the Yoga Stage
· Lesson 4: Getting Started On The Yoga Track
· Lesson 5: Meditation and Yoga
· Lesson 6: Guided Imagery and Visualization and the Eight Limbs of Yoga
· Lesson 7: Yoga Is For Everyone
· Lesson 8: Ancient Self Improvement Works Even Today
· Lesson 9: Yoga Unites With Modern Medicine
· Lesson 10: Yoga Misconceptions
· Lesson 11: Setting Goals and Minding Your Yoga Manners
· Lesson 12: The Right Yoga Class For You
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