COLLEGE OF THE DESERT

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1 COLLEGE OF THE DESERT Course Code KINE-019 Course Outline of Record 1. Course Code: KINE a. Long Course Title: Yoga Teacher Training Progressive Methodologies b. Short Course Title: YOGA TEACHER II 3. a. Catalog Course Description: This course provides students with the class blueprint and teaching tools from which to develop and implement all-levels yoga classes. There will be a focus on instructional methods and students will explore and practically apply the concept of intelligent sequencing, for leading purposeful vinyasa-based yoga class experiences. Additional topics include, but are not limited to: verbal and non-verbal communication strategies, understanding student learning styles, meditation, asana progressions and regressions, introduction to physical adjustments, energetic anatomy, lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers, restorative yoga and the business of yoga. This course in intended for students completing the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program. b. Class Schedule Course Description: This course provides students with the blueprint and teaching tools from which to develop and implement all-level yoga classes. There will be an emphasis placed on instructional methods, intelligent sequencing for leading purposeful vinyasa-based yoga class experiences. This course is intended for students completing the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program. c. Semester Cycle (if applicable): N/A d. Name of Approved Program(s): 4. Total Units: 3.00 Total Semester Hrs: Lecture Units: 2 Semester Lecture Hrs: Lab Units: 1 Semester Lab Hrs: Class Size Maximum: 36 Allow Audit: No Repeatability 0x Justification 0 5. Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses or Advisories: Course with requisite(s) and/or advisory is required to complete Content Review Matrix (CCForm1-A) Prerequisite: KINE Textbooks, Required Reading or Software: (List in APA or MLA format.) a. Silva, Mira & Shyam, Mehta (2001). Yoga, The Iyengar Way (2nd/e). New York Alfred A. Knopf. ISBN: Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 11.3 b. Dharma Mittra (2003). 608 Yoga Poses (2nd/e). Novato California New World Library. ISBN: Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 10 c. Ansley, W. and Garcia, N. (2017). Positive Vibes Self-published. Flesch-Kincaid reading level: N/A d. Stephens, Mark (2012). Yoga Sequencing Berkely, California North Atlantic Books. Flesch-Kincaid reading level: Entrance Skills: Before entering the course students must be able: a. 05/02/ of 7

2 Students need to pronounce, identify and categorize beginning yoga postures using proper Sanskrit terminology and pronunciation. KINE Identify and categorize various beginning yoga poses using proper Sanskrit terminology and pronunciation b. Students need to demonstrate and deliver appropriate teaching cues for Surya Namaskara A and Surya Namaskara B from the College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET Sequence. KINE Demonstrate and teach with proper cueing Surya Namaskara A and Surya Namaskara B from the College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET sequence c. Students need to be able to analyze and evaluate proper form for various beginning yoga postures to determine what adjustment could be offered KINE Analyze various individuals in beginning yoga postures to determine what adjustments could be offered; demonstrate how to safely provide adjustments. d. Students need to understand how to integrate pranyama with asana. KINE Demonstrate how to integrate pranayama breathing with basic yoga postures. e. Students need a clear understanding and foundation of common minor and major injuries and how modifications and yoga practice can help be a preventative aspect of health. KINE Discuss and describe major and minor injuries, various health obstacles and setbacks and how modifications in yoga can be beneficial and lead to self practice and health improvements 8. Course Content and Scope: Lecture: I. Class Construction and Teaching Methodologies A. Class blueprint for hatha yoga and vinyasa based clases B. The principles of intelligent sequencing C. Enhancing verbal cueing D. Catering to various learning styles II. Asana Expansion A. Categorization of intermediate and advanced yoga postures B. Exploring appropriate asana progressions and regressions C. Providing hands-on adjustments D. Refining asana transitions to create flow E. Connecting breath with movement F. Intermediate and advanced inversions G. Intermediate arm balancing asanas 05/02/ of 7

3 H. Incorporating the wall and yoga I. Yoga props for enhancing the asana, alignment and form J. Providing feedback to fellow teachers III. College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET Sequence A. Analyze the entire sequence B. Discuss progressive teaching methodologies from the sequence C. Utilize the sequence as a blueprint for more advanced and creative vinyasa design and practice D. Analyze each posture and the integrity within the posture IV. Introduction to Meditation A. Creating a personal meditation practice B. Incorporating meditation into yoga classes C. Mantra meditation D. Chanting E. Sound meditation V. Energetic anatomy A. Pranayama B. Bandhas C. Drishti D. Vinyasa VI. Restorational Aspects of Yoga A. Benefits of Yin Yoga B. How to integrate aspects of Yin Yoga C. Foam roller exercises to compliment a Vinyasa yoga class D. Reflexology benefits and exercises to compliment yoga VII. The Business of Yoga A. Employee vs independent contractor B. Building your personal brand C. Identifying your niche D. Leveraging social media VIII. Lifestyle and Ethics of Yoga Teachers 05/02/ of 7

4 A. Introduction to Ayruveda B. Professional ethics and expectations C. Living your yoga D. Service to others (seva) E. Self reflection and personal inquiry F. Self Care Lab: (if the "Lab Hours" is greater than zero this is required) 1. Constructing Vinyasa variations and sequencing into the College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET sequence 2. Demonstrate intermediate and advanced variations in standing postures (asanas) for the following; triangle, reverse triangle, warrior I, II, III, extended and reverse angles, various wraps 3. Analyze advanced seated postures (asanas) hero, thunderbolt, boat, lotus, bound angle, advanced core work, L-sit, boat, cobbler (middle splits), lotus, pigeon, and king pigeon 4. Distinguish proper form and demonstrate intermediate and advanced variations for the following forward and backward bend postures (asanas); crescent moon, camel, advanced upward bow and variations, staff pose, one legged staff pose, bridge, supine thunderbolt, forward bend in seated posture, head to knee 5. Differentiate and demonstrate Dharma yoga sun salutations 6. Demonstrate and analyze supine postures (asanas) corpse, fish, bridge, upward bow, lying down tree, happy baby 7. Evaluate proper form and assist with teaching cues for the following standing balancing postures; tree, dancer's pose, eagle, extended hand to big toe, half moor and warrior III and progressive variations 8. Create, demonstrate and evaluate advanced arm balancing postures (asanas) crow, side crow, crane, firefly, side plank, peacock, and sage 9. Identify and demonstrate spinal twist postures (asanas) such as; lateral sitting twist, half twist in sitting, lying down knee to chest grab bottom foot, lying down both legs extended and rotated spinal twist and creatively sequence in vinyasa development of yoga clases 10. Create proper and safe stages of inversion progression in basic, intermediate and advanced inversions such as; plow, shoulder stand, progressive head stand and preparation variations, progressive hand stand and preparation variations, peacock and variations, lotus in head stand and hand stand 11. Identify and demonstrate correct sanskrit terminology and pronunciation for the entire College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 (SET) Sequence of asanas 12. Create a class blueprint and practice various asana variation and sequencing stemming from philosophies of Vinyasa, Iyengar, Dharma, Ashtanga and Bikram 05/02/ of 7

5 13. Create a restorational set of foam roller exercises to be done at the end of a vinyasa yoga class to promote rest and regeneration 14. Create and demonstrate a sequence of Yin yoga postures (asanas) to be incorpated in a yoga class 9. Course Student Learning Outcomes: Organize progressive teaching methodologies and creative vinyasa variations of the College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, SET sequence with effective communication skills while leading a diverse group of yoga participants. 2. Distinguish the benefits and contraindications of various asanas and identify appropriate progressions and regressions for each posture. 3. Evaluate yourself personally in your teaching demonstrations and instructional cues of the College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET sequence, Shiva Namaskara C, second set of standing postures and finishing sequence and guided inversion practice. 10. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: a. Compare, contrast, and demonstrate principles of yoga postures (asanas), including preparatory postures, counter postures and transitional postures b. Demonstrate the entire College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET Sequence c. Identify, categorize and demonstrate various intermediate yoga postures (asanas) using proper body mechanics and breathing techniques d. Analyze various bodies in intermediate yoga postures to determine which adjustments should be offered and demonstrate how to safely provide such adjustments. e. Differentiate among the Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, Vinyasa and Dharma philosophies of yoga and analyze their strengths of various postures to yoga personal practices f. Design and teach a sequence of postures (asanas) for a 60 to 90 minute yoga class g. Teaching cues and progressive methodologies to assist students through asanas h. Analyze the entire College of the Desert, Positive Vibe, Yoga 80 SET sequence for optimal teaching cues, integrity of asanas and creative vinyasa variations 11. Methods of Instruction: (Integration: Elements should validate parallel course outline elements) a. Activity b. Collaborative/Team c. Demonstration, Repetition/Practice d. Discussion e. Journal f. Lecture g. Observation h. Participation i. Role Playing j. Self-exploration 12. Assignments: (List samples of specific activities/assignments students are expected to complete both in and outside of class.) In Class Hours: Outside Class Hours: a. In-class Assignments 05/02/ of 7

6 1. In class discussion from assigned reading texbooks, manual and journal articles 2. Demonstration of yoga postures 3. Posture analysis and verbal cue practice 4. Demonstration and teaching of the Shiva Namaskara C sequence, second sequence of standing asanas, and finishing sequence and inversion practice 5. Demonstration of Vinyasa based progressive sequencing of our College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET sequence 6. Practice foam roller restoration exercises to promote rest and regneration 7. Asana analysis for intermediate and advanced postures 8. Practice alignment and adjustment principles and techniques with peers b. Out-of-class Assignments 1. Written script dialogue for instructing Shiva Namaskara C, second sequence of standing postures and finishing sequences based off of the College of the Desert, Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET sequence 2. Create a written class outline for a Vinyasa based class on for diverse levels from the College of the Desert Positive Vibes, Yoga 80 SET sequence 3. Exploring social media as a means to enhance business opportunities 4. Self Care, personal reflection essay incorporating, aspects of nutrition, the role of Yoga on mind, body and spirit 5. Written assignments, including peer evaluations, essays and observation reports, for the student's ability to contextualize and accurately communicate his/her understanding of yoga philosophy, principles and teaching methodologies 6. Written interview with a practicing credentialed off campus Yoga instructor 13. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: The student will demonstrate proficiency by: College level or pre-collegiate essays Written homework Critiques Guided/unguided journals Self-paced testing Field/physical activity observations Presentations/student demonstration observations Group activity participation/observation Self/peer assessment and portfolio evaluation True/false/multiple choice examinations Student participation/contribution Student preparation Oral and practical examination 14. Methods of Evaluating: Additional Assessment Information: 15. Need/Purpose/Rationale -- All courses must meet one or more CCC missions. PO-GE C5 Personal Growth and Development Recognize and value the human body as an integrated organism with systemic functions such as movement, nutrition, growth, reproduction, and aging. IO - Personal and Professional Development Self-evaluate knowledge, skills, and abilities. 16. Comparable Transfer Course University System Campus Course Number Course Title Catalog Year 05/02/ of 7

7 17. Special Materials and/or Equipment Required of Students: 18. Materials Fees: Required Material? Material or Item Cost Per Unit Total Cost 19. Provide Reasons for the Substantial Modifications or New Course: supplemental text 20. a. Cross-Listed Course (Enter Course Code): N/A b. Replacement Course (Enter original Course Code): N/A 21. Grading Method (choose one): Letter Grade Only 22. MIS Course Data Elements a. Course Control Number [CB00]: CCC b. T.O.P. Code [CB03]: Fitness Trainer c. Credit Status [CB04]: D - Credit - Degree Applicable d. Course Transfer Status [CB05]: A = Transfer to UC, CSU e. Basic Skills Status [CB08]: 2N = Not basic skills course f. Vocational Status [CB09]: Not Occupational g. Course Classification [CB11]: Y - Credit Course h. Special Class Status [CB13]: N - Not Special i. Course CAN Code [CB14]: N/A j. Course Prior to College Level [CB21]: Y = Not Applicable k. Course Noncredit Category [CB22]: Y - Not Applicable l. Funding Agency Category [CB23]: Y = Not Applicable m. Program Status [CB24]: 2 = Stand-alone Name of Approved Program (if program-applicable): N/A Attach listings of Degree and/or Certificate Programs showing this course as a required or a restricted elective.) 23. Enrollment - Estimate Enrollment First Year: 25 Third Year: Resources - Faculty - Discipline and Other Qualifications: a. Sufficient Faculty Resources: Yes b. If No, list number of FTE needed to offer this course: N/A 25. Additional Equipment and/or Supplies Needed and Source of Funding. N/A 26. Additional Construction or Modification of Existing Classroom Space Needed. (Explain:) 27. N/A FOR NEW OR SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFIED COURSES Library and/or Learning Resources Present in the Collection are Sufficient to Meet the Need of the Students Enrolled in the Course: Yes The library has already been contacted with our suggested reading list and resource material to help our students. 28. Originator Wendy Ansley Origination Date 09/08/17 05/02/ of 7