PES411 — Yoga
PES 411 - Yoga PES 411 - Yoga Credits/Units: .5 cr. This is a physical activity course designed to familiarize the student with the basic yoga asanas (postures) and breathing techniques of Hatha Yoga. Yoga is a slow stretching and toning activity designed to release stress while elongating muscles to give them a longer, leaner look. This class introduces the student to the basic principles and practices of yoga, including breathing, positioning, and a holistic approach to a healthy mind and body. This course combines yoga and fitness principles in a unique blend that develops muscle endurance, strength, balance, flexibility and core stability through a series of exercises and traditional yoga poses. Students will experience how yoga can be used to improve health and well-being of mind and body. Students will learn the role yoga and meditation play in the two-way relaxation response between mind/body and body/mind. Students will learn how to consciously use their breathing to move safely into different yoga postures. Note: (1/2 semester each)