General Information

• Name: Yoga
• Discipline: Recreation & Physical Education (PEX)
• Units (Credits): 1–2
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Covers asana postures with emphasis on alignment and working with modifications for students who have injuries and need to adjust their postures. Breathing, meditation, and chanting incorporated. Presents the benefits, history and different styles and types of yoga.

II: Course Objectives

Students who complete class at WNC are able to demonstrate appropriate:

Personal Development:

• Physical flexibility with learning many variations of postures
• Breathing/meditation techniques for calming, centering, and grounding
• Become familiar with the many styles and beliefs of Yoga
• Expand knowledge of the various areas of wisdom associated with yoga

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.