Kundalini Yoga 1057-01 CRN: 25128 Meeting Days and : Monday 9:00-10:40am Semester/Year: Spring 2013 Credit Hours: 1.0 Location: NIB 125 Instructor: Jessamy Bowie DSU Email Address: jbowie@dmail.dixie.edu Email Address: Please email me via canvas Office Phone: 435-879-4247 Office Hours: I am available after class, if you need to meet with me. Office Location: NIB 134 Equipment: Yoga Mat / Blanket/ Water Bottle/Comfortable Clothing Prerequisites: NONE Course Description from Catalog: Activity course to introduce students to the movement, meditation, and breath work practices of Kundalini Yoga. Includes study from a text. Presents yoga practices as a technology teaching self-awareness and consciousness. Required Textbook (s) /Recommended Books/other materials: Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, The Eight Human Talents Physical Education Health and Recreation Learning Outcomes: All PEHR courses have the following learning outcomes: A. Enhance development of physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being through physical education; B. Be supported to develop personal, lifelong commitment to physical activity for the long range health benefits; C. Develop competencies in athletic activities that will bring greater satisfaction to participation in athletics; D. Demonstrate an understanding of physiology that promotes safety in physical exercise; E. Develop a fitness plan pertinent to the physical activity of the course, as applicable
Course Objectives: 1. Study the history of yoga and the different forms as well as the traditional goals of yoga practice; 2. Have an understanding of the Chakra System and it s functions in the body; 3. Learn breathing techniques, exercises and postures that help to build trust, vitality and intuition; 4. Learn the benefits of meditation including, stress relief, breaking habits, and healing depression. Course Assignments and Assessments: Grading Factors Grading Weight Comments Attendance Seva Assignment 44 points (4 pts per class) 30 points For maximum credit, students must attend a minimum of 11 classes. *Missed classes can be made up by attending a Kundalini yoga class at the college or Downtown Yoga and must be made-up within one week of absence. Students will be required to complete a minimum of two hours of Seva (selfless service), and write a one-page paper describing their experience. Quizzes Final Total 16 points (4 pts per quiz) 10 points 100 points All quizzes will be available on Canvas. There are no retakes on quizzes. Self-Expression (perfect attendance during the semester exempts you from this final)
Spring 2014 Final Exam Schedule: Fri April 25 Mon Apr 28 Tues Apr 29 Wed Apr 30 Thur May 3 Daily, MWF, MW, M Only Daily, MWF, MW, M Only TR, T Only Daily, MWF, MW, M Only TR, R Only Class Exam Class Exam Class Exam Class Exam Class Exam 7:00 7:00-9:00 8:00am 7:30-9:30 9:00 8:00-10:00 9:00 10:00-12:00 7:30/8:00 7:00-9:00 10:00 9:30-11:30 11:00 10:00-12:00 12:00 11:00-1:00 12:00 12:30-2:30 10:30 9:30-11:30 1:00 12:00-2:00 2:00 12:30-2:30 2:30 2:00-4:00 3:00 3:00-5:00 1:00 12:30-2:30 4:00 2:30-4:30 4:00 3:00-5:00 F Only Classes MW, M Only TR, Tues Only Classes Wed Only Classes TR, Thur Only Classes 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 ***Final Grades will be posted by Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Grading Scale: A = 95%-100% B+ = 88-90% C+ = 78-80% D+ = 68-70% A- = 91%-94 % B = 84-87% C = 74-77% D = 64-67% B- = 81-83% C- = 71-73% D- = 61-63% Important Semester Dates to remember: 2014 Spring Semester, these change every semester, please keep it updated. Nov 1 Bachelor's degree Graduation Deadline - Spring 2014 Nov 11 Spring Registration open to Seniors (90+ earned credits) Nov 12 Spring Registration open to Juniors (60+ earned credits) Nov 13 Spring Registration open to Sophomores (30+ earned credits) Nov 14 Spring Registration open to All Students Jan 2 Spring 2014 Late application penalty begins Jan 6 Classwork Starts Jan 9 Last Day to Waitlist Jan 10 Last Day to Add Without Signature Jan 15 Drop/Audit Fee Begins ($10 per class) Jan 15 Residency Application Deadline Jan 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 21 $50 Late Registration/Payment Fee Jan 27 Pell Grant Census
Jan 27 Last Day for Refund Jan 27 Last Day to drop without receiving a "W" grade Jan 29 Courses dropped for non-payment Jan 31 Last Day to Add/Audit Jan 31 Associate's degree Graduation Deadline - Spring 2014 Feb 17 President's Day Feb 24 Mid-Term Grades Due Feb 28 Last Day to Drop Individual Class Feb 28 Bachelor's degree Graduation Deadline - Summer 2014 Mar 10-14 Spring Break Mar 17 Fall 2014 Class schedule available online Mar 17 Summer Registration open to Seniors (90+ credits) Mar 18 Summer Registration open to Juniors (60+ credits) Mar 19 Summer Registration open to Sophomores (30+ credits) Mar 20 Summer Registration open to all students Mar 28 Last Day for Complete Withdrawal Apr 1 Bachelor's degree Graduation Deadline - Fall 2014 Apr 7 Fall Registration open to Seniors (90+ credits) Apr 8 Fall Registration open to Juniors (60+ credits) Apr 9 Fall Registration open to Sophomores (30+ credits) Apr 10 Fall Registration open to all students Apr 23 Classwork Ends Apr 24 Reading Day Apr 25 Final Exams Apr 28-30, May 1 Final Exams May 1 Associate's degree Graduation Deadline - Summer 2014 May 2 Commencement
Important Links: As a student at Dixie State University, you have access to several helpful resources: Library Computer Lab (located at the Smith Computer Center and the Library) Disability Resource Center - Provides services and accommodations to students with disabilities. IT Student Help Desk - We provide support for the following: Blackboard Vista, Dmail, wireless, software resources for students, and student laptop lease program. Online Writing Lab - Many writing classes utilize this site. Among other things, students can use the Online Writing Lab to submit papers electronically to the Writing Center. Testing Center Tutoring Center - Free and open to all students. Improve your study skills and clarify concepts and class material. Writing Center - "Our mission is to help you become a better writer by approaching your assignments as a process of invention, writing, and revision." See our Campus Map for the location of these and other resources. CLASS POLICIES AND NOTES Students are expected to arrive on time, and ready to participate in class activities. An essential part of a Kundalini Yoga class, is to create a quiet, calm, relaxed and focused environment. Arriving late to class can disturb other students. All students are welcome anytime, however, if you arrive late please avoid anything that would distract or disturb other students. Students are discouraged from leaving class early. An essential aspect of Kundalini Yoga is learning how to achieve deep relaxation and disengagement from the outside world. Please turn off all cell phones before entering the classroom. Disability Statement: If you suspect or are aware that you have a disability that may affect your success in the course you are strongly encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) located at the North Plaza Building. The disability will be evaluated and eligible students will receive assistance in obtaining reasonable accommodations. Phone # 435-652-7516. Academic dishonesty / Academic integrity policy Reference to "Policy for Absences Related to College Functions" Disruptive behavior policy / classroom expectations Dmail: You are required to frequently check your Dmail account. Important class and university information will be sent to your Dmail account, including DSU bills, financial aid/scholarship notices, notices of cancelled classes, reminders of important dates and deadlines, and other information critical to your success at DSU and in your courses. To access your Dmail account, visit go.dixie.edu/dmail. If you do not know your Dmail username or you have forgotten your PIN, visit go.dixie.edu/mydixie and follow the respective instructions.
CLASS SCHEDULE Date Subject Matter Home Study Welcome-1 st day Practice Long, Deep Breathing. 1/6/2014 Review syllabus 1/13/2014 Overview of Kundalini Yoga Warm-up/Stretching Series Breath Awareness Meditation 1/27/2014 Mantras/Mudras Basic Spinal Energy Series Seven Wave Sat Nam Meditation Practice Long Deep Breathing & Breath Awareness Meditation. Practice Sun Salutations Review Mantras 2/3/2014 BOF Kriya for Elevation Practice Breath of Fire 2/10/2014 Alternate Nostril Breathing Ten Bodies Meditation for a Calm Heart Quiz 1 (10-14) 2/24/2014 The Chakras Kriya for Morning Sadhana Guru Ram Das 3/3/2014 Sitali Pranayam Foundation for Infinity Kriya Med. To Heal Addictions 3/17/2014 Pranayam Energizer Series Exercise Set for the Kidneys Med. for Releasing Anger Quiz 2 (17-21) 3/24/2014 Adjusting the Navel Med. For Rejuvenation 3/31/2014 Nabhi Kriya for Prana-Apana Protection and Projection from the Heart. Quiz 3 (31-4) 4/7/2014 Healthy Bowel System Seven Wave Sat Nam med. 4/14/2014 Pituitary Gland Series Med. For Intuition 4/21/2014 Kriya for Strengthening the Aura Healing ring meditation Quiz 4 (21-25) 4/30/2014 Final 10-12 am Practice alternate nostril breathing. Read Chapter 1 Guru Ram Das Healing Meditation on the Chakras Read chapter 2 Read Chapter 3 Read chapter 4 Read chapter 5 Read chapter 6 Read chapter 7 & 8