Yoga Teacher Training

PED270 – TEACHING YOGA LEVEL I

Methods of teaching yoga.  Studies assessment techniques, establishing course goals, and organizing the classroom.  Reviews yoga instruction techniques and how these differ from other movement-based activities, application of anatomical knowledge and practice teaching experiences.  *Offered in Fall.  Pre-requisites:  PED101YJ or PED102YJ or PED201YJ or PED202YJ 

PED271 – TEACHING YOGA LEVEL II

Emphasizes practice teaching experiences. Reviews instructional methods and techniques for assessing student skill levels, organizing the classroom and writing lesson plans; application of anatomical knowledge to build movement skills, improvement of observational skills and development of an individual teaching style.  *Offered in Spring.  Pre-requisites:  PED270 

PED272 – TEACHING YOGA ALIGNMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Instructional methods for teaching more advanced asanas. Principles of alignment of back bending, inversion, forward bending and arm balancing asanas and techniques for identifying and correcting misalignments. Emphasis on instructional techniques that safely build yoga movement skills while encouraging progression in the practice of challenging asanas.  *Offered in Summer.  Pre-requisites:  PED270 & PED271 

PED274 – TEACHING YOGA PRACTICUM

Guided, practical, in-class experience in teaching yoga students.  Requires implementation of lesson plans, application of individual teaching techniques, demonstration of individual teaching style, and evaluation of teaching sessions.  *Offered in Fall.  Pre-requisites:  PED270 & PED271 

Yoga Philosophy

PED150 – INTRO TO THE TRADITION AND PRACTICE OF YOGA I

Introduction to the art and science of yoga.  Explores the history and philosophy of yoga.  Studies terms, concepts, issues, trends, and health benefits of yoga.  Examines teaching yoga as a career.  *Offered in Fall and Spring

PED155 – INTRO TO THE TRADITION AND PRACTICE OF YOGA II

Examination of the art and science of yoga. Explores the history and philosophy of yoga. In-depth review of significant literature associated with the yoga tradition. Examines cultural aspects of yoga, relevancy of yoga to modern day life and health benefits of yoga. * Offered in Spring. Pre-requisite:  PED150

PED299SC - TRADITION AND PRACTICE OF YOGA PHILOSPHY III

Continuation of the Introduction and Practice of Yoga I and II with a more in-depth exploration of the yogic path as it relates to the self, teaching yoga, and society as a whole.  Emphasis on critical analysis and synthesis of the philosophy and precepts of yoga with contemporary literary texts and ideas.  *Offered in Spring.  Pre-requisite:  PED150

Yoga Therapy

PED280 – INTRO TO YOGA THERAPY I

Introduction to the therapeutic use of yoga.  Includes basic concepts of yoga therapy, identification of common therapeutic problems and application of yoga asana as a modality of healing.  Demonstration and practice of therapeutic techniques and sequences to improve movement and promote health and well-being.  *Offered in Fall.  Pre-requisite:  PED 270

PED282 – INTRO TO YOGA THERAPY II