KINA 258 - Yoga II

    Recent Professors
    mhinze@riohondo.edu, cmcdowell@riohondo.edu, ljay@riohondo.edu, rlopez@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    10–45 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    KINA 158
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of KINA 258
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed for intermediate students who want to advance their familiarity with the physical asanas (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama (breathing techniques) and Dhyana (meditation techniques). The goal of the course is to integrate the mind, body, and spirit and to further challenge students in their physical practice by increasing sustainment, perfecting alignment, and incorporating twists and wraps. Parivrtta Trikonasana, Prasarita Padottanasana, Malasana, Garudasana, Natasajasana, Utthita Hasta Padangustasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, Purvottanasana, Navasana, Virasana, Ustrasana, Matsyasana, Sarvangasana, Suryya Namaskar B are covered in depth during the course. This course is required for the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate of Achievement (C.O.A.)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Sat 8:30am–11:40am, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 6:00pm–7:25pm