CSPH 5322: Foundations of Hatha Yoga: Alignment & Movement Principles (formerly CSPH 4312)

At the completion of this course , students will be able to:

• Identify and discuss major anatomical and biomechanical principles as related to Yoga Asana;
• Describe and demonstrate effective (functional) practices and safe movement principles in Hatha Yoga Asana;
• Identify and explain various forms of Hatha Yoga;
• Describe and demonstrate safe and effective modifications and variations in Yoga Asana sequences for general and special populations;
• Identify contraindications to common Hatha Yoga Asana;
• Explain the scientific evidence of well-being outcomes associated with Hatha Yoga Asana;
• Evaluate functional movement patterns in Hatha Yoga Asana practice;
• Describe and demonstrate effective communication tools to verbalize correct anatomical alignment and movement patterns in a Hatha Yoga class setting.

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