Yoga Course Description
Yoga Teacher Training
PED270 – TEACHING YOGA LEVEL I
Methods of teaching yoga. Studies assessment techniques, establishing course goals, and organizing the classroom. Reviews yoga instruction techniques and how these differ from other movement-based activities, application of anatomical knowledge and practice teaching experiences. *Offered in Fall only Mondays 7:00-8:45pm. Pre-requisites: PED101YJ or PED102YJ or PED201YJ or PED202YJ
PED271 – TEACHING YOGA LEVEL II
Emphasizes practice teaching experiences. Reviews instructional methods and techniques for assessing student skill levels, organizing the classroom and writing lesson plans; application of anatomical knowledge to build movement skills, improvement of observational skills and development of an individual teaching style. *Offered in Spring only Mondays 7:00-8:45pm. Pre-requisites: PED270
PED272 – TEACHING YOGA ALIGNMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Instructional methods for teaching more advanced asanas. Principles of alignment of back bending, inversion, forward bending and arm balancing asanas and techniques for identifying and correcting misalignments. Emphasis on instructional techniques that safely build yoga movement skills while encouraging progression in the practice of challenging asanas. *Offered in Summer only Wednesdays 5:30-8:50pm. Pre-requisites: PED270 & PED271
PED274 – TEACHING YOGA PRACTICUM
Guided, practical, in-class experience in teaching yoga students. Requires implementation of lesson plans, application of individual teaching techniques, demonstration of individual teaching style, and evaluation of teaching sessions. Taken after PED270 & PED271. Has two mandatory in-person meetings and three Practice Teachings on Sundays *Offered in Fall only. Pre-requisites: PED270 & PED271
Yoga Philosophy
PED150 – INTRO TO THE TRADITION AND PRACTICE OF YOGA I
Introduction to the art and science of yoga. Explores the history and philosophy of yoga. Studies terms, concepts, issues, trends, and health benefits of yoga. Examines teaching yoga as a career. *Offered in Fall Wednesdays 11:30am-1:10pm or 7:10-8:50pm and Spring on Thursdays 6:20-8:00pm
PED155 – INTRO TO THE TRADITION AND PRACTICE OF YOGA II
Examination of the art and science of yoga. Explores the history and philosophy of yoga. In-depth review of significant literature associated with the yoga tradition. Examines cultural aspects of yoga, relevancy of yoga to modern day life and health benefits of yoga. *Offered in Spring only Wednesdays 11:30am-1:10pm or 7:10-8:50pm. Pre-requisite: PED150
PED299SC - TRADITION AND PRACTICE OF YOGA PHILOSPHY III
Continuation of the Introduction and Practice of Yoga I and II with a more in-depth exploration of the yogic path as it relates to the self, teaching yoga, and society as a whole. Emphasis on critical analysis and synthesis of the philosophy and precepts of yoga with contemporary literary texts and ideas. Hybrid-Online class. Meets four Sundays in person. *Offered in Spring only. Pre-requisite: PED150
Yoga Therapy
PED280 – INTRO TO YOGA THERAPY I
Introduction to the therapeutic use of yoga. Includes basic concepts of yoga therapy, identification of common therapeutic problems and application of yoga asana as a modality of healing. Demonstration and practice of therapeutic techniques and sequences to improve movement and promote health and well-being. *Offered in Fall Fridays 11:00am-12:45pm. Pre-requisite: PED270
PED282 - INTRO TO YOGA THERAPY II
Basic concepts of yoga therapy, review of therapeutic interventions, identification of common therapeutic problems, and application of yoga asana as a modality of healing. Demonstration and practice of therapeutic techniques and sequences to improve movement capability and promote health and well-being. Emphasis on the study of chronic problem areas and therapeutice issues. *Offered in Spring Fridays 11:00am-12:45pm. Pre-quisite: PED270
