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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-22-2005 |
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PED155
2005 Fall – 2011 Spring |
LEC
2.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load Acad |
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Introduction
to the Tradition and Practice of Yoga II |
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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. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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PED155 2005 Fall
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Introduction to the Tradition and Practice of Yoga II |
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Identify and explain the historical and spiritual
traditions of yoga philosophy and practice. (I) |
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Identify and analyze the significant literature related to
the philosophy and practice of yoga. (II) |
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Explain the
relevance and benefits of yoga to modern day life and describe major issues
and trends related to its practice. (II) |
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Describe and explain the cultural significance of rituals
and celebrations associated with the yoga tradition. (III) |
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Identify various deities associated with the yoga
tradition and explain their cultural relevance. (III) |
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Describe the mental health benefits to individuals that
may be associated with yoga, including changes in emotional/psychological
functioning and subtle body anatomy. (IV) |
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Describe the
physical health benefits to individuals that may be associated with yoga
including the effects of changes in dietary and therapeutic practices. (IV) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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PED155 2005 Fall
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Introduction to the Tradition and Practice of Yoga II |
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I. Review of Yoga
Philosophy A. A spiritual tradition B. Historical perspective II. Literature of Yoga A. Terms and concepts B. Analysis of yoga texts C. Relevance to modern life
III. Cultural Perspective A. Rituals and celebrations
B. Deities 1. Significance 2. Relevance IV. Benefits of Yoga
Philosophy and Practice A. Mental 1. Emotional/psychological 2. Subtle body anatomy
(chakras) B. Physical 1. Dietary 2. Therapeutic |