KINE 18 - Yoga Teacher Training Essentials

    Recent Professors
    Wendy Ansley
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of yoga necessary to further one's personal practice and to instruct beginner level yoga classes. Students will investigate and develop an in-depth understanding of the eight limbs of yoga, with a specific focus on the yamas, niyamas, asanas and pranayama as a foundation for teaching yoga. Additional topics in this course include, but are not limited to: history and philosophy of yoga, introduction to Sanskrit, anatomy and biomechanics of yoga, asana classification, types of yoga, introduction to the yoga sutras and basic alignment principles. This course is intended for students completing the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:45am–2:35pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am