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3.00 Credits
This class offers further exploration and in-depth study of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Prerequisite: TRA 120. Materials fee.
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3.00 Credits
The psychology of the chakras. Students begin working with the chakras (inner energy vortices), which are explored from both a personal and transpersonal perspective, through the practices of asana, pranayama, meditation and a variety of psychological approaches. This class continues the study of yoga's rich literature and philosophy. A regular home practice is required.
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3.00 Credits
Space can seem hostile, benevolent, seductive or enriching. Our perceptions are colored by neurosis and are heightened by openness, depending on whether we struggle against or work creatively with obstacles. Students learn acting exercises designed by Ch gyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the maitri practice of the buddha families and experiments with space and form by selected Western directors. Class exercises help students develop an appreciation of themselves and others in the context of alive, ever-changing space. A studio class, some outside rehearsal, attendance and willingness are the primary course requirements.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The first two-thirds of the form are corrected. The last third is taught. Emphasis is on balance, rootedness, breath, centeredness and the other basic principles.
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3.00 Credits
Calm confidence and grace emerge naturally with the continued and consistent study of aikido movement. Bodies and concentration strengthen. One becomes more comfortable with the "confusion," the unknowing that precedes knowing. When one becomes more relaxed under pressure, speed, complexity, simplicity and open heartedness begin to enter the martial engagements. One begins to understand how practice might become a lifetime commitment. Bokken and tanto kata are added to intensify the empty hand practice. Readings, reflective writing, attending seminars all are required to further the students' development.
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3.00 Credits
This class offers further exploration and in-depth study of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Prerequisite: TRA 220. Materials fee.
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3.00 Credits
This class extends the student's awareness and skills further. In addition to deepening the practice of asana, students learn advanced breathing practices ( pranayama), bandhas and mudras (gestures that direct the current of life-force), concentration practices ( dharana), yogic methods of physical purification, meditation ( dhyana), internal and vocal sound (mantra) and more of yoga's rich literature and philosophy. A daily home practice is required.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Push-hands, the two-person t'ai-chi ch'uan exercise, is the most immediate practical application of the t'ai-chi ch'uan form. Students learn to relax while in relationship with someone else's energy. They experientially learn the principles of center and balance as well as the power of yielding. Students begin to utilize these principles not only in the push-hands situation but in everyday situations as well. You may be asked to do a combination of solo form and push-hands, depending on your level. Minimum prerequisites: completion of the form, form correction and permission of the instructo
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3.00 Credits
Further progress in aikido study is pursued at the nationally reputed Boulder Aikikai under the tutorship of Naropa's aikido faculty. Students deepen their understanding, skill and strength in ukemi, execution of basic and advanced techniques, participate in bokken, jo, tanto training and randori practice. Readings, discussions and reflective writing are required during weekly off-mat meetings. Students are also required to keep a daily practice journal.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to an integral yoga practice, which combines asana, pranayama, concentration and meditation. In addition, this class serves as an introduction to Yoga Teacher Training, intended to complement and conjoin Yoga V. We study the relationship between asana and meditation as well as the fundamentals of designing a yoga practice according to an individual's physiological, psychological and spiritual constitution.
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