PE 160 Yin Yoga (1 credit)
Course Description
A Yin Yoga class introduces students to a slower-paced style of yoga where students hold restorative, stretching yoga postures for 2 - 7 minutes that promotes healing of the deep connective tissue, fascia, while stilling the mind and controlling the breath.
Course Content
A. Flexibility
B. Body awareness
C. Self-expression and social interaction
D. Life perspective
E. Balance and union between mind and body
F. Mindfulness
G. Interrelationship between health and illness
H. Physical Healing
Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate physical yin yoga postures to promote healthy connective tissues, range of motion and increase flexibility while using specific breathing techniques.
2. Articulate personal life perspective and self-awareness to promote improved sense of energy and genuine enjoyment of life—to include facilitation of friendliness, compassion, and greater self-control.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Graduates will increase their awareness, knowledge and behavioral skills regarding the role of physical activity and exercise as a foundation for life-long health and wellness.
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
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