Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body

Overview

Course No. 9263

Immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of yoga to experience its profound benefits for both mind and body. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to yoga as a holistic solution for stress relief, improved focus, and overall fitness, tailored for all ages and fitness levels.

Course Outline

• Western Yoga (34 min)
  • Explore the roots of hatha yoga, focusing on its three principles: breath exercises, physical postures (asanas), and meditation.

2. Yoga Begins with the Breath (27 min)
   • Discover how mindful breathing can relieve stress and practice new asanas including warrior 2, bound angle, and downward facing dog.

3. Yoga and Pain Relief (27 min)
   • Learn techniques to address physical pain through yoga, including a chest opener and plank poses.

• Yoga for a Healthy Heart (29 min)
  • Understand how to transition to a more active lifestyle through yoga, incorporating warrior 1 and knee-to-chest poses.

5. Yoga and Addictive Behavior (34 min)
   • Explore how yoga practices can break the cycle of addiction, featuring various asanas and concluding with savasana.

• Yoga for Depression and Anxiety (29 min)
  • Examine how mindful yoga can interrupt patterns leading to depression, focusing on sun salutations.

• Iyengar Yoga (31 min)
  • Experience a beginner sequence of Iyengar yoga, making use of props to enhance your practice.

8. Power Yoga (29 min)
   • Engage in a more aerobic form of yoga, learning a challenging flow that elevates your heart rate.

9. Yin Yoga (27 min)
   • Experience a restorative practice that gently stretches connective tissues while promoting stillness.

• Anusara Yoga (32 min)
  • Combine alignment with spiritual elements in an Anusara yoga practice, emphasizing energy flow.

• Forrest Yoga (34 min)
  • Explore techniques aimed at dealing with emotional issues and trauma, fostering a calm internal state.

• Everyday Yoga (34 min)
  • Develop a personalized routine by integrating poses and principles learned throughout the course.