Practice Yoga from home and gain a foundational understanding of how it can guide you in healthy living
Yoga is an ancient system of wellness that empowers individuals to create a more refined alignment between their body, mind and soul. Yoga encompasses lifestyle observances, care of the physical body through movement as well as purification of the mind through breath awareness and meditation. This beautiful model of health allows individuals to improve their overall sense of wellness and discover their deeper life potentials.
This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of yoga and how it can guide you in healthy living. It provides insights into classical yoga philosophies and how to apply them for a more successful life. Learn yoga positions (asanas) to empower the body and help prevent disease. Discover yogic breath techniques (pranayama) to regulate emotions, gain mental clarity and improve the body’s physiology. Explore and practice meditation to gain emotional wellness, reduce the effects of stress, and open to higher spiritual awakening and self-actualization.
Course Schedule
This course is delivered 100% online with set attendance times every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST. The course runs for 15 weeks.
Curriculum
Program of Study
This 100% online course is taught on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. The course runs for 15 weeks.
At the end of this course students will:
Understand the Philosophies of Yoga for healthy and peaceful living.
Perform various yoga asanas for health promotion and wellness care.
Perform various Breathing Awareness techniques (pranayama) for health promotion and wellness care.
Cultivate self-awareness.
Practice meditation for stress management, health promotion, and vibrant living.
Faculty
Your Faculty
The course is taught by SCU adjunct faculty, Christie Smirl DAM, MS. Christie is a nurse practitioner, registered yoga teacher and has her Yin Yoga teacher certification and Reiki master certificate.
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
Prerequisite Entrance Requirements
None. This course is open to all students who want to learn Ayurveda, Ayurveda professionals, or other health care practitioners who would like to have a more in-depth understanding of yoga and meditation for healthy living.
Acceptance to SCU as a student is not required to attend this course and students do not earn university credit or a grade.
Refund Policy: No refunds are available for this course.
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