PHED 21: FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | This course is included in the Flexibility & Stability family of activity courses. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area VII: Lifelong Learning |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will learn:
- Demonstrate proper technique and increasing expertise in Yoga postures and sequences.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. identify concepts and aspects of correct alignment, balance and connection
B. demonstrate foundational lying, seated and standing asanas to open and strengthen the mind and body in preparation for a beginning yoga practice
C. demonstrate the ability to perform and practice yoga fundamentals independently
D. relax at conscious will, both mentally and physically
E. demonstrate the grasp of foundation levels of meditation skills
F. perform foundation techniques in the art of pranayama (breathing)
Course Content
A. Foundational aspects of yoga
1. physical development
2. mental poise and equanimity
3. emotional control
4. philosophy
5. development of character
6. thoughtful and compassionate social interaction
7. purification of body and mind, thought, word and deed
B. Training in foundational yoga postures
1. movement routines designed specifically for foundational level
2. foundational syllabus of poses: inverted, forward bends, twists, shoulder stretches, pelvic openers, strength, inverted spinal, seated, lower back strengtheners, waist bends, and back bending
5. using props to increase skills
C. Relaxation skills
1. physical techniques for tension reduction
2. mental techniques for stress management and anxiety control
D. Breathing techniques
1. lying and seated positions for rhythmic controlled breathing exercises
2. foundation variations of breathing exercises
E. Personal private practice
1. student will be encouraged to develop personal routines that help with individual physical problems, ailments, and limitations
2. student will be helped through lectures and group discussions to overcome obstacles of personal and individual practice
Lab Content
Practice may include, but is not limited to the following:
A. Savasana
B. Pavanmuktasana
C. Supta Matsyendrasana
D. Manipurasana
E. Sethu Bandhasana
F. Supta Ekapadasana
G. Supta Padangusthasana
H. Supta Ardha Padmasana
I. Supta Vrkshasana
J. Dharmikasana
K. Majariasana
L. Janu Sirshasana
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. skills and techniques will be assessed by direct instructor observation
B. committed and regular participation
C. oral and written skill tests
1. independent performance of physical postures
2. graded on level of preparedness and ability to attend, concentrate, and focus
Method(s) of Instruction
Discussion, cooperative learning exercises, laboratory, demonstration.
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Brown, Christina. The Modern Yoga Bible. Walking Stick Press, 2017.
Rector, Skip. Yoga. 2017.
Stephens, Mark. Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2012.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
Basic anatomy worksheet for muscles and bones used in cueing for poses; optional reading and writing assignments as recommended by instructor.