• Welcome to Yoga

    This yoga course is designed to increase both physical and mental fitness - allowing students to get more out of day-to-day life and cross-train skillfully for other sports or life stressors.

    Through the practice of basic postures, breath techniques, mindful meditation, and guided relaxation students will build confidence, strength, awareness, and flexibility while having fun.

    Natural effects of this regular class include: vibrant/tangible health, increased concentration, an ability to maintain positive focus in challenging situations, and increased presence and happiness.  

     

  • Course Equipment:
    Yoga Mat 
    Sweat Towel
    Yoga Blocks (optional)
    Blanket or Beach Towel
    Comfortable Clothing (no buttons, zippers, or constrictions)

    And an open mind!

    *you will be issued a locker for the semester to store your mat and other things

  • Schedule Notes:

    2nd Period Flex will meet in room 229.

    4th Period will have 1st Lunch on Tuesdays 
    and 2nd lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays.

     

  • Meeting Space:

    Yoga is held in Room 409 upstairs in the gym.
    Leave your shoes outside and bring yourself inside.

  • It is likely we will continue to encounter uncertain times ... remember your healthy habits, practice yoga and/or simply take study breaks of stretching/breathing, meditate, remain engaged with your family and friends, take a walk, listen to music, schedule your work time, and enjoy your play time.  Your patience and good attitude about accepting the uncertainty and trusting everyone is doing their best is appreciated.  Be well.

    Link to Course Syllabus

    Link to ACE guidelines

    Link to Absence Make Up form

    Link to an Intro Meditation Practice by Andy from Headspace

    Sample Ideas for ACE Project

    Breathing Techniques

    Sleep

    Meditation

    Mindfulness

    The brain and stress

    Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous System 

    Vagus Nerve

    Heart Rate Variability

    Acupressure

    Aromatherapy

    Ayurveda topics

    Types of Yoga

    8 Limbs of Yoga Overview

    Any one of the Limbs of Yoga

    Types of Yoga

    History of Yoga

    Music Therapy / Yoga

    Mindful Eating

    Prominent Athletes who practice Yoga

    or ... find something that relates to yoga and a healthy mind body - pick something in which you are truly interested in learning more.  Learn it. Share it!