UNIVERSIDAD DE ESPECIALIDADES ESPIRITU SANTO
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SYLLABUS
CLASS: Introduction to Yoga CODE: DEP 117 CREDITS: 2 PREREQUISITE(S): None CODE: PROFESSOR: Stephen Brown SCHEDULE: CLASSROOM: BIMESTER: Spring II 2006 HOURS OF HOMEWORK: 72
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION Yoga I is an introduction to the integrative practice of hatha yoga. The course combines the practice with an introduction to its supporting philosophy and invites the student to observe and note their personal progress through keeping a journal.
COURSE OBJECTIVES When a student completes Yoga I, he/she will be able to: • Perform yoga to develop flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance. • Select and perform yoga postures that address specific needs (e.g. stress management). • Develop and train the breath and powers of concentration. • Develop the ability to sit still for longer periods of time and develop a meditative practice. • Describe the philosophical framework and traditions that support the practice of yoga. • Self-observe and progress through designing a yoga practice that meets his/her needs.
CLASS SESSIONS (80 MINUTES) Class sessions combine meditation, breathing (pranayama) and yoga posture (asana) practice with semi-formal lectures about yoga history, philosophy, and practice. A typical class schedule is outlined below: • Pre-Yoga: 20 minutes • Asanas (Postures and Exercises): 20 minutes • Pranayamas (Breathing Exercises): 10 minutes • Relaxation - Meditation: 10 minutes • Yoga Topic 10 minutes • Discussion, Journal: 10 minutes
2. GENERAL METHODOLOGY
TEACHING/LEARNING STRATEGIES • Active learning in studio practice. • Semi-formal lecture and discussion. • Self-observation and documentation via journal entries. • Open questions and research.
3. CLASS SCHEDULE AND WORKLOAD BREAKDOWN
DEP117 - Yoga I - Introduction to Yoga - Contents Homework Evaluation Date Class Week Partial Topic Activities Reading Hrs Assignments Hrs Practice Hrs Mon-1-May pre-yoga, 1 Wed-3-May relaxation, journal The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 1 Yoga is One, The Tree of Yoga pages 3 to 16 1 relaxation pre-yoga, 2 Fri-5-May relaxation, journal The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 Individual and Society, East and West pages 17 to 19 1 relaxation pre-yoga, 3 Mon-8-May relaxation, journal The Keys.. yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 The Aims of Life chapter 1 1 relaxation pre-yoga, yoga-journal 2 4 Wed-10-May relaxation, journal The Keys.. yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 check 1 What is Concentration? chapter 2 1 relaxation pre-yoga, 5 Fri-12-May relaxation, journal The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 Preparing the Physical Body for Concentration pages 20 to 26 1 relaxation pre-yoga, 1 6 Mon-15-May relaxation, journal The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 pages 27 to 34 1 relaxation pre-yoga, yoga-journal 3 7 Wed-17-May relaxation, journal The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 check 2 Childhood, Love and Marriage pages 35 to 40 1 relaxation pre-yoga, 8 Fri-19-May relaxation, journal The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 Family Life, Old Age Reread 1-40 1 relaxation pre-yoga, midterm 9 Mon-22-May relaxation, journal The Keys.. yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 practical Death, Faith Re-read C1-2 1 relaxation yoga-journal Student Presentations yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 midterm 10 Wed-24-May 4 pre-yoga, relaxation, journal relaxation dte Student Presentations The Keys.. yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 written 11 Fri-26-May pre-yoga, relaxation, journal chapter 3 1 relaxation presentation 1 Concentration Exercises The Keys.. yoga-journal-1p 1 pre-yoga 1 12 Mon-29-May Hatha-yoga, Sight Exercises meditation, journal chapter 3 1 relaxation yoga-journal 5 Color, Chakra Visualization The Keys.. yoga-journal-1p 1 hatha-yoga 1 check 3 13 Wed-31-May Hatha-yoga, Sounds and Smells meditation, journal chapter 9-10 1 concentration How to Meditate meditation, journal The Keys.. yoga-journal-1p 1 hatha-yoga 1 14 Fri-2-Jun Mantric Meditation in Christian Mysticism chapter 11-13 1 concentration Distractions During Meditation The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 hatha-yoga 1 15 Mon-5-Jun Hatha-yoga, Results of Meditation meditation, journal pages 115 -118 1 concentration Samadhi, Ecstasy, Nirvikalpa Samadhi The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 hatha-yoga 1 check 4 6 16 Wed-7-Jun Hatha-yoga, Return To the Seed meditation, journal pages 119-123 1 meditation 2 Patanjali's Yoga Sutras The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 hatha-yoga 1 17 Fri-9-Jun Hatha-yoga, Pranayama meditation, journal pages 124-143 1 meditation Energy and Divine Grace The Tree of Yoga yoga-journal-1p 1 hatha-yoga 1 18 Mon-12-Jun Hatha-yoga, Meditation and Yoga meditation, journal pages 144-154 1 meditation The Nature of Meditation The Keys.. hatha-yoga 1 final practical 7 19 Wed-14-Jun Hatha-yoga, yoga-journal From Body to Soul meditation, journal Re-read C9-13 1 meditation final Student Presentations The Tree of Yoga 20 Fri-16-Jun Re-read 115-154 1 final written Student Presentations presentation 2 21 Mon-19-Jun 8 22 Wed-21-Jun Discuss Results Last Day of Classes
4. EVALUATION Midterm Exam: 25% Yoga-Journal: 30% Final Exam: 25% Class Participation: 20%
6. CLASSROOM POLICIES Since this is a practical class, attendance is vital to the progress and success of the student and thus all tardies and absences are treated in accordance with University Policy and have serious consequences. • Automatic Failure occurs when more than 4 absences have accumulated. • All absences are counted whether there is an excuse or not. • All cellular phones are to be turned off and kept out of sight during class.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
MAIN TEXTBOOKs: Dávila, César A.; The Keys to Thy Kingdom: Concentration and Meditation, 1988. Iyengar, B.K.S.; The Tree of Yoga, Shambala, Boston 1989.
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY: TEXTS, ARTICLES, WEBPAGES, etc. Sivanada Yoga Vedanta Center; Yoga, Mente y Cuerpo; ISBN 950-15-1639-3 Iyengar, B.K.S.; Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali; ISBN 1-85538-225-3 Yogananda, Paramahansa; Autobiography of a Yogi; ISBN 0-87612-079-6 • Dávila: http://www.aea-yoga.org/ • Himalayan Institute: http://swamij.com/index.htm • Paramahansa Yogananda: http://www.self-realization.org/ • Kriyananda: http://www.ananda.org/ • Sivananda: http://www.sivananda.org/ • Iyengar: http://www.iyengar-yoga.com/ • Ashtanga: http://www.ayri.org • Portals: http://www.self-realization.com/yogaportal.htm, • http://www.holistic-online.com/Yoga/hol_yoga_home.htm
TEACHER INFORMATION:
NAME: Stephen Brown
DEGREES: UNIVERSITY: B.A. Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada B.Ed. Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada ATQ (Sen.Comp.Sci.) University of Toronto, Canada Dip. (Admin. LANs) ESPOL, Ecuador M.A. (Candidate) Norwich University, Brattleboro, Vermont
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