Faculty First Year Seminars 191FYS7 - Beyond the Mat: Yoga/College

Yoga is so much more than physical exercise! This course is designed to introduce the curious student (who might never have taken a yoga class before or who might be a dedicated yogi) to mind-body connection and practices of yoga that happen on and off the mat. Our goals will be to deepen our knowledge of yoga and ourselves so that you can feel confident going into yoga classes, move safely in the way that your unique body craves, and engage mindfully in the mental and spiritual practices off the mat that can help you study, learn, and live with greater ease and self-confidence. To do that, we?ll engage in thoughtful and sometimes challenging experiences of mindfulness, movement, reflection, reading, discussion, and exploration of the ancient Indian philosophies upon which yoga is based. Developing a personalized yoga practice that takes care of your body and mind will help you thrive in your first year of college?and beyond.

First year (Fr or Soph)