PE 329 - Yoga Health and Safety for Older Adults

    Recent Professors
    J. Marquez, K. Locklin
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    15–40 students
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    0
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course focuses on the history, principles and practices of yoga. Designed to promote health and safety among older adults, it focuses on yoga principles and practices to enhance the health of older adults through improved flexibility, balance, range of motion, strength, lung capacity and circulation. Specific yoga methods, therapeutic application for specific health challenges for adultery adults will be covered. Students will be encouraged to practice daily, creating opportunities to rehabilitate challenges. The course is designed to help students to use yoga methods such as postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and visualization to enhance their confidence, health, and overall feeling of wellbeing.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:00pm–12:50pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–12:50pm