PY 111Y - Fundamentals of Yoga

Institution:

New Mexico Junior College

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Description:

This is a physical acti vity course designed to familiarize the student with the basic yoga asanas (postures) and breathing techniques of Hatha Yoga. Yoga is a slow stretching and toning acti vity designed to help release stress while elongati ng muscles to give them a longer, leaner look. Yoga can help strengthen secondary and postural muscles not usually used by individuals, therefore making them more fl exible and stronger in everyday life. Breathing practi ces and body awareness techniques designed to relax and revitalize the mind and body are included. This is a one credit hour course.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nmjc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 392-4510

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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