PE 115 - Yoga and Well-Being

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Physical Education

Description:

Yoga and Well-Being is an experiential and theoretical course that will introduce the student to the practice and examination of Yoga. The course will cover the practice of yoga postures (asanas), the use of controlled breathing (ujjayi) the engagement of body locks (bandhas), the study of yoga's historic background and the benefits of meditation and relations techniques. Additionally it will examine postures from an anatomical perspective providing the student with a comprehensive examination of proper alignment and correct positioning of the body in order to avoid injury. The course will present the many benefits of Yoga at a physical, mental and emotional level, and its application to the needs of our society today.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Participation

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2016 - 08/16/2020 08/15/2015 - 08/14/2016 08/15/2014 - 08/14/2015 10/31/2007 - 08/14/2014 

Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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