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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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TMAS 172 - Introduction to Yoga I for Massage Therapists
PROGRAM: Therapeutic Massage
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Considers the holistic approach to Yoga intended for Massage Therapists to care for their bodies and increase flexibility. Beginning Hatha Yoga postures are taught and demonstrated with emphasis on correct alignment and relaxation of body and mind.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student, through laboratory activities, will be expected to:
- Summarize the nature of yoga as it affects the total person.
- Articulate the history and purpose of yoga.
- Discuss the connection between relaxation and wellness.
- Demonstrate basic hatha poses for the major muscle groups and joints of the human body.
- Demonstrate relaxed breathing technique.
- Summarize the importance of safety and conscious movement.
- Formulate a home practice hatha yoga routine.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Proper clothing, equipment and practice environment.
- Warm up and cool down practices to include relaxation techniques.
- Benefits of a regular yoga practice
- Anatomy and posture.
- Proper breathing technique.
- Beginning postures to include but not limited to: Full posture and/or variations of Posterior stretch, Cobra, Spinal Twist, Side Bending, Triangle, Cat and Dog, Fish Locust, Bridge and Boat, Corpse Pose, Wind relieving pose, Half Moon, Child’s Pose, Tree, Lunge, Hamstring stretch, Table, C table stretch, Wide Angle Pose, Mountain pose, Standing Forward Bend, Butterfly, Warrior II, Eagle pose, Awkward Pose
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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