Description:

This class will utilize techniques from yoga which aim to provide mind/body benefits including better posture and increased body awareness. Muscular strength and flexibility will be developed through poses and positions. This class will be geared towards all students, both beginners as well as those who have previous training. 3 hrs. activity/wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $12 to $15.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify Yoga positions and terminology.
2. Perform various breathing techniques.
3. Demonstrate proper body alignment while performing poses and positions.
4. Demonstrate basic core strength through poses and positions.
5. Discriminate between the various disciplines of yoga, such as Kundalini, Ashtanga, Bikram, Hatha, Iyengar, and Sivananda.
6. Explore other techniques in the mind/body connection.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Yoga
   A. Demonstrate “sit/easy” position
   B. Demonstrate "dog and cat" position
   C. Demonstrate "mountain" position
   D. Demonstrate "forward bend or extension" position
   E. Demonstrate "the triangle” position
   F. Demonstrate "warrior II" position
   G. Demonstrate "the cobra" position
   H. Demonstrate "downward facing dog” position
   I. Demonstrate "head to knee" position
   J. Demonstrate "half shoulder-stand" position
   K. Demonstrate "the bridge" position
   L. Demonstrate "the corpse" position

II. Breathing Techniques
   A. Exhibit breathing technique of “In through the nose, out through
the nose.”
   B. Exhibit the breathing technique of “In through the nose, out
through the mouth.”
   C. Exhibit the breathing technique of “diaphragm breathing.”

III. Basic Body Alignment
   A. Demonstrate the proper alignment of shoulders over hips
   B. Demonstrate the proper alignment of hips over ankles.

IV. Core Strength
   A. Demonstrate the proper positioning of the core
   B. Demonstrate the proper positioning of the ribcage compressed
   C. Demonstrate the proper positioning of the belly button towards
spine
   D. Demonstrate the proper positioning of the shoulders relaxed

V. Disciplines of Yoga
   A. Define the principle techniques of Yama
   B. Define the principle techniques of Niyama
   C. Define the principle techniques of Asana
   D. Define the principle techniques of Pranayama
   E. Define the principle techniques of Pratyahara
   F. Define the principle techniques of Dharana
   G. Define the principle techniques of Dhyana
   H. Define the principle techniques of Samadhi

VI. Mind/Body Connection Techniques
   A. Perform various body awareness techniques
   B. Perform various posture techniques
   C. Perform various relaxation techniques

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Point Distribution:
In-class Physical demonstration of competencies 40-60% 
Written Examination                             20-30% 
Skills Development Examinations                 20-30% 
Projects                                         0-10% 
  Total:                                         100%       

Caveats:

1. Strenuous exercise

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.