Course Description
The study of Yoga as a somatic physical artform. Yoga focuses on alignment, sequencing of poses, and yoga philosophy through the study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Notes: May be repeated once for credit.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate practice of yoga asanas (poses) as a physical art form.
- Explain how yoga functions in a broader context to support individual goals and well-being.
- Apply yoga practices to performance settings.
- Articulate how yoga functions as a historical physical art form.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Classwork, Attendance & Participation | 58% |
| Midterm Assessment | 15% |
| Final Assessment | 27% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 91-100 | A |
| 89-90 | A- |
| 86-88 | B+ |
| 80-85 | B |
| 77-79 | B- |
| 75-76 | C+ |
| 70-74 | C |
| 68-69 | C- |
| 66-67 | D+ |
| 60-65 | D |
| 58-59 | D- |
| Below 58 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Students are expected to attend all classes and actively participate in course activities.
The School of Dance requires an 80% participation rate to receive credit for the course.
Up to two absences are excused.
Two late arrivals or early departures count as one absence.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
The Illustrated Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.