~fall~
Columbia College FALL SEMESTER 2008
Yoga Level 2
~August 25th-December 13th~
Class has begun but there is still room for you! See me for an add slip.
Columbia College is once again offering Yoga Level 2
at the Yoga Loft! This class is recommended for
dedicated Yoga voyagers. Our class will offer dynamic
sequencing of poses, intermediate Yoga postures*
and deeper relaxation techniques. It will be a class to
deepen our practice as well as our understanding of the
milleau of Yoga. Discussions will include origins of Yoga,
Pantajali's Yoga Sutras,the Ayurvedic system of health
and much more. Hope you can join us in the fall
*As in all Yoga classes we honor our bodies and listen to
our inner teacher. We always start from where we are.
Modifications are always available for all poses.
The emphasis in the class is not doing harder poses
but to enjoy the process of opening ourselves to the
experience of Yoga.
1 unit of transferable credit .
CHHP18B Yoga level 2 M/W 3:45-5:10pm
section 1241
www.gocolumbia.edu/
SYLABUS LEVEL 2
Sherie Newman
Phone:588-2962 Email: Newmans@yosemite.cc.ca.us
YOGA Level 2 FOR BETTER HEALTH HHP 18B
M/W Section 1241 3:45pm-5:10pm ................. Yoga Loft
Last Day for Refund ......................................... .9/5
Last Day to Elect CR/NC.............................................
9/23
Last Day to withdraw w/o penalty..............................
. 9/19
Holidays...............................................................
....... .9/1, 11/10
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Yoga Level 2 is designed for students with a pre existing yoga
practice. It is offered for yoga voyagers who wish to travel
deeper into their practice. The intent of the class is to nourish
the experience of yoga in order to enrich our daily lives. Our
asana practice is Vinyasa Flow style, a dynamic sequencing of
poses, which can be vigorous, physically challenging and sweaty.
Challenging asanas such as arm balancing, headstand, deep hip
openers and spine stretchers along with meditation, pranayama,
concentration and chanting invite us to new levels of strength,
flexibility, balance, relaxation, consciousness and compassion.
COURSE CONTENT
Class practice will include pranayama, asana, dhyana, chanting
and thank therapy. Look foward to discussions on origin, history,luminaries,
vocabulary, anatomy, philosophical concepts, and the subtle body
of yoga
.COURSE OBJECTIVE
Students will become familiar with yoga postures and breathing
techniques. Students will develop skills to keep their bodies supple.
Students will have the tools to help reduce stress and maintain
mental focus.Enhanced perfomance.
STUDENT COMMITMENT
Yoga Level 2 asks its students to keep an open heart , open mind
and an open practice. If a pose isn’t right for you and your
body, modify. Promise to practice from where you are at . Listen
to your inner teacher. Cultivate the inner teacher.
RECOMMENDED READING
-Beyond Power Yoga, by Beryl Bender Birch
-Light on Yoga, by B.K.S. Iyengar
-Miracle of Mindfulness. Take hold of Your Consciousness, by Thich
Nhat Hanh
-Yoga, Mind, Body & Spirit. A Return to Wholeness, by Donna
Farhi
Magazines include Yoga Journal, Tricycle and Shambhala Sun.
. GRADING STANDARDS
A significant portion of the grade is active participation. Be
Present!
GRADING STRUCTURE:
Class sessions ( 3 points per class) 87 pts. 100-90 =A .
Presentation 8 pts . 89-80= B
Written assignment 3 pts. 79-70= C
Final 2 pts. 69-60= D
Total 100 pts. 59- 00=F
If you attend and participate in all classes your grade will be
a B. . We allow for 3 make-up classes a semester.
You can attend other HHP classes,with approval from that instructor.
The instructor will issue a make up slip at the end of class to
be given to me. There are no exceptions. Please take your days
off prudently. Take into account, emergencies, sick days, car problems.
Contact me if you are absent for 3 consecutive classes to ensure
your continued enrollment in the class. We understand there are
days when exercise isn’t appropriate. Should you be experiencing
such a day please let me know. You will be permitted to read from
our yoga library.Join in when you can (meditation, final relaxation).
2 days of self study are permitted.
CLASS STANDARDS:
Consistent attendance and participation are strongly recommended
so that you may gain the most benefits from your practice. It is
optimal that you experience the entire flow of each class, late
entry and early exiting is discouraged Expect to be penalized (
a drop in your grade) for habitual late entry or early exiting.
Enter the room quietly if late, especially during meditation, be
very quiet. Avoid snapping your mat, don’t disrupt the intent
of the class. Please join by sitting and being quiet. When we begin
to move you can adjust your mat, books, clothes, etc. This Yoga
class is a movement class. Refrain from private conversations during
our practice . Yoga is a personal exploration. Conversations are
distracting for me and other students. Chronic conversationalists
will be asked to drop the class.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Students will be assessed on active participation, demonstrated
understanding of the subject matter, compliance within the group
structure and openness to new ideas.
YOGA LOFT CONSIDERATIONS.
This is a barefoot studio. Please no shoes on the studio floor.
Available Yoga props are blocks, sandbags,chairs, blankets and
eye pillows. We have mats too for occasional use (if you’ve
forgotten yours). Please clean the Yoga Loft mats after use. The
blankets are folded lengthwise twice and then twice in half, return
to the closet neatly stacked w/ fringes in the back. We have PraNa
mats for sale @ $35. Earth friendly manufactoring process, no latex,
no pvc, 5mm thick. I love practicing on this mat. $35. ($40. on
line).
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
It is recommended that you practice Yoga on an empty stomach. Please
do not smoke an hour before our class.. Seriously! Yoga is a non
competitive activity. Our bodies, genders, age, injuries, skeletal
systems, muscular structures, metabolisms, traumas, flexibility,
intentions, motivations and strengths all differ, vastly. Work
on being comfortable with your own practice, it is essential that
you listen to your body and be in harmony w/ it. If you have concerns
or a health condition that might be affected by physical activity,
check w. a medical professional.
columbia college is commited to providing access to students w/
disabilities, if you have a condition which requires special accommodations
please see me by the 10th day of class so we can
SYLABUS LEVEL 1
Yoga is invigoration in relaxation, freedom in
routine, confidence through self control. Energy within. Energy
without. Ymber Delecto
Yoga is not easy! Sri Pattahbi Jois
INSTRUCTOR: SHERIE NEWMAN
Phone: 588-2962 Email: Newmans@yosemite.cc.ca.us
YOGA 1 FOR BETTER HEALTH HHP 18A
T//Th Section 1240 8:00-9:20am Alder
T/Th Section 1235 9:40-11:05am Alder
This class earns1 transferable unit.
LAST DAY FOR A REFUND..... 9/5
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW w/o PENALTY 9/19
LAST DAY TO ELECT C/NC...... 9/23
FINAL.......... 8am class-Tue 12/9 @8am, 9:40am class-Th. 12/11
@8am
HOLIDAYS ........... 11/27
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introductory guide to the basic asana (postures)
and pranayama (breathing techniques) of Hatha (physical) Yoga.
By focusing on the mind~body union, the practice of Yoga offers
the opportunity to find new levels of strength, flexibility, balance
and relaxation, while opening pathways to inner awareness.
COURSE CONTENT
Practice will include relaxation techniques, breathing techniques
(pranayama) & postures (asana). Lectures will include origin,
history, vocabulary, anatomy & philosophical concepts of yoga..
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Students will become familiar with basic yoga postures and breathing
techniques. Students will develop skills to keep their bodies supple.
Students will have the tools to help reduce stress and maintain
mental focus. Enhanced perfomance.
RECOMMENDED READING
Miracle of Mindfulness, take hold of your consciousness, by Thick
Nhat Hanh.
The Spirit & Practice of Moving into Stillness, by Erich Schiffman.
The Iyengar Way, by Silva Mehta, Mira Mehta and Shyam Mehta.
Yoga, Mind, Body & Spirit. A Return to Wholeness, by Donna
Farhi
GRADING STANDARDS
Class grade is a combination of active participation, a presentation
,a written assignment & a quiz. A significant portion of the
grade is active participation. A student must be present to be
actively participating in the class.
The structure for grading is as follows:
Class Session (2.5points per class) 75pts.
90-100 A Presentation 16pts.
80-89 B Written Assignment 4pts.
70-79 C Final 5pt
60 -69 D TOTAL 100pt.
0-59 F
We allow for 3 make-up classes a semester. There are no exceptions.
You can attend other fitness classes, including Yoga ,with the
approval of that instructor. The instructor will issue a make up
slip to be given to me. Please take your days off prudently. Contact
me if you are absent for 3 consecutive classes to ensure your continued
enrollment in the class.
It is the students responsibility to add and drop classes.
CLASS STANDARDS:
Consistent attendance and participation are strongly recommended
so that you may gain the most benefits from your practice. It is
optimal that you experience the entire flow of each class, late
entry and early exiting is discouraged Expect to be penalized (
a drop in your grade) for habitual late entry or early exiting.
Enter the room quietly if late, especially during meditation, be
very quiet. Avoid snapping your mat, don’t disrupt the intent
of the class. Please join by sitting and being quiet. When we begin
to move you can adjust your mat, books, clothes, etc. This Yoga
class is a movement class and can be physically challenging. We
understand there are days when exercise isn’t appropriate.
Should you be experiencing an off day please let me know. You will
be permitted to read from our yoga library but are expected to
join in when you can. Don’t read during meditation and final
relaxation. There are 2 allowable “off “ days. Refrain
from private conversations during our practice . Yoga is a personal
exploration. Conversations are distracting for me and other students.
Chronic conversationalists will be asked to drop the class. Cell
phones are off.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Students will be assessed on active participation, demonstrated
understanding of the subject matter, compliance within the group
structure and openness to new ideas.
EQUIPMENT NEEDS:
A Yoga mat also called a sticky mat is required for class. Try
to avoid a pilates mat or the foamy roll up mats. A blanket, and
an eye pillow are beneficial props.
I have PraNa E(nviromentally)C(conscious)O(offering) Mats for sale.
Sound enviromental manufacturing, no pvc, no latex, biodegradable,
sticky, 5mm thick. I love mine.
$35. ($40. on line).
CLASS ATTIRE:
Fitness wear that is flexible and form fitting to allow a full
range of motion. Always come to class in your yoga wear. We practice
in bare feet. It is best to remove rings, bracelets, watches and
necklaces as they will hinder your movements. Keep fragrances to
a minimum.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
It is recommended that you practice Yoga on an empty stomach. Please
do not smoke an hour before our class.. Seriously! Yoga is a non
competitive activity. Our bodies, genders, age, injuries, skeletal
systems, muscular structures, metabolisms, traumas, flexibility,
intentions, motivations and strengths all differ, vastly. Work
on being comfortable with your own practice, it is essential that
you listen to your body and be in harmony w/ it. If you have concerns
or a health condition that might be affected by physical activity,
check w. a medical professional.
‘Columbia College is committed to providing access to students w/ disabilities,
if you have a condition which requires special accommodations please see me
by the 10th day of class so we can discuss your options”
Smoking is permitted in designated areas only
The grounds surrounding the Alder Building are non smoking
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