I have prepared a 3 week course on the introduction of yoga for a community class. This class is to introduce the student to yoga. The history of yoga will be explored and various components of a yoga practice.

Course Syllabus

Yoga for Beginners

 

Course Description

Yoga for beginners is a introductory course to the practice of yoga. This is a 3 week course that will focus on the origins of yoga, the 8 limbs of yoga and the beginning postures of yoga. This course will provide a brief look into the practice of yoga as a method of complementary medicine. At the end of this course students will be able to decide if they want to add a yoga practice to their health journey.

 

Course Objectives

History of yoga

Introduction of the 8 limbs of yoga

How yoga can be used in Complementary Medicine

Introduction to Yogi breathing

Introduction to yoga postures

Is a yoga practice right for you?

 

Course Materials

Pen, Paper and comfortable clothes

 

Assignments

Assignments are due at the end of each week.

Grades

N/A

General Course Outline Handout

Lesson One

History of Yoga

• What are the origins of Yoga
• The History of Yoga

 

 

Lesson Two

• What are the 8 Limbs of Yoga
• How Can Yoga be utilized in CAM
• What is Yogi breathing

Lesson Three

• Introduction to Yoga postures
• Is Yoga right for you