Scottsdale Community College's Yoga Open House is a free day of yoga classes that are available to the students and the public alike. SCC Yoga maintains its own standard for excellence in yoga programming and yoga teacher education. In addition to yoga teacher certification, every semester SCC offers a wide variety of yoga classes for the beginning student as well as the more advanced practitioner. Our certified instructors will be offering classes demonstrating the variety of yoga classes available at SCC. Our Yoga Open House will be a great opportunity to meet Carlyn Sikes, Faculty/Director of the Yoga Program, as well as some of the other phenomenal instructors that are on staff. A variety of classes will be offered. Some of these classes will be for people new to yoga that are curious about the practice as well as for those who have an established interest and practice in yoga. All classes except Power Yoga are based in Iyengar style Hatha Yoga. The classes offered are as follows: 8:00a.m.-9:15a.m. Beginning Yoga, FW 501 - Class Description: Primary poses and yoga basics will be taught, including the use of props. Emphasis will be on fundamental principles of alignment in standing poses and stretching and strengthening the legs, back, and shoulders. For students with little or no experience of asana and those who practice more regularly.
8:00a.m.-8:50a.m. Pranayama, FW 502 - Class Description: Pranayama begins and ends with a savasana. A combintion of restorative poses and breathing techniques will be demonstrated. This class is appropriate for students with at least one year yoga asana experience.
9:00a.m.-10:15a.m. Yoga Therapy: Back Care Basics, FW502 - Class Description: Yoga postures can be modified to help relieve back pain from mild to severe. This class is suitable for those that suffer from back pain and who would like to learn some therapeutic techniques to manage and heal back pain. Also welcome are teachers who would like to advance their knowledge of therapeutic application.
9:30a.m.-10:20a.m. Power Yoga, FW 501** - Class Description: Power Yoga is based on the principles of Astanga Yoga. It incorporates a cardiovascular workout that builds strength and endurance. Poses are linked together in a "flow" or vinyasa. Not appropriate for beginners.
10:30a.m.-11:20a.m. Gentle Yoga with Chair Modifications, FW501 - Class Description: This class is appropriate for those new to yoga and those with movement restrictions. Yoga poses will be taught using the chair both as a tool and as support. All are welcome.
10:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Intermediate Yoga, FW502** - Class Description: Not suitable for beginners. This class for the intermediate/advanced practitioners is a powerful practice that includes standing poses and inversions. Emphasis will be on backbends. Students must be injury free to participate.
12:00p.m. Teacher Training Information Meeting, FW502 - Meet Carlyn Sikes, Director of Yoga and Yoga Teacher Training. Informational packets will be provided regarding our Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Yoga Instruction program requirements. Your questions will be answered.
Registration can be done in advance by e-mail or regular mail. Drop-ins are also welcome. Should you wish to register in advance, please return the form linked below with your name and class selections. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the class you wish to take. Note that some classes are at the same time or overlap; please choose one class per time slot. Thank you.
Mail the form to: Carlyn Sikes, Faculty, HPERD, Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 or by e-mail at carlyn.sikes@sccmail.maricopa.edu. Carlyn can also be reached by phone at 480-423-6771. SCC is located at 9000 E. Chaparral Road, at the 101 and Chaparral. The fitness center is located in the Northwest parking lot and is adjacent to the tennis courts. Name:___________________________________________ Classes:__________________________________________
**Note: the above asterisked classes are for experienced yoga students. All other classes offered are suitable for beginning students and those new to yoga practice. Please be advised that since many individuals are unaware of the state of their physical health, it is recommended that you consult with your physician before engaging in any activities that are part of our Yoga Open House. Any pre-existing health concerns must have a physicians release.
*A downloadable flyer is available at the bottom of this page |
