Course Outline for Physical Education Activity YOG2
Intermediate Yoga

Effective: Fall 2013
SLO Rev: 12/11/2016
Catalog Description:

PEAC YOG2 - Intermediate Yoga

0.50 - 2.00 Units

Designed for students who have completed beginning Yoga (YOG1) and are ready to progress to more complex moves in hatha yoga.
Prerequisite: PEAC YOG1.
0835.00 - Physical Education
Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Total 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 - 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. execute intermediate asana movements;
  2. execute complex balance postures;
  3. demonstrate progressive relaxation techniques;
  4. demonstrate an improvement in dynamic flexibility:
  5. demonstrate an improvement in static strength.
Course Content:
  1. Intermediate yoga asanas sequences.
  2. Sequence vinyasas which require both slow and fast execution.
  3. Belly breathing techniques to enhance relaxation.
  4. Techniques of progressive relaxation.
  5. Static strength postures.
  6. Journaling to increase awareness. 
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Discussion Seminar
  3. Lecture/Discussion
  4. Practice/Demonstration
  5. Class and group discussions
  6. Distance Education
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Keep a six week journal. In the journal record each day's yoga activity and progressive relaxation exercise. Note how you felt both before and after the exercise, and how you felt throughout the day.
  2. Demonstrate to the class six static strength asanas. Explain to the class what are the main muscles strengthen through these exercises.
  3. Read the chapter on intermediate postures (asanas) then perform an intermediate asana the contains at least six exercises in a sequence.
  1. Class Performance
  2. Oral Presentation
  3. Papers
  4. Journals
  5. Simulation
  6. Class Participation
  7. Final Examination or Project
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate and explain the physiological reasons for performing a proper warm up.
  2. Work within a group, or team, to solve problems
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Moyer, Donald and Susan Leigh Foste (2011). Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body Rodmell Press.
  • Dressed appropriately to move, towel and yoga mat.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Designed for students who have completed beginning Yoga (YOG1) and are ready to progress to more complex moves in hatha yoga.
Prerequisite: PEAC YOG1.