Hw499 Unit 5 CAM Syllabus
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This course introduces students to yoga and meditation techniques through online lectures. The instructor is Amee Alexander and the course focuses on teaching basic meditation postures and breathing, the scientific effects of meditation on the brain and nervous system, and how daily practice can aid in stress management. Students will learn about meditation and yoga, comfortable sitting positions, using breath to calm the body and mind, and combining lessons into a daily routine. A yoga mat is required and students should bring water to class. Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, labs, and write-ups.
Hw499 Unit 5 CAM Syllabus
- 1. Unit 5 CAM Project Introduction to Yoga and Meditation 101 Course Syllabus General Information Instructor: Amee Alexander Email: ameealexander@kaplan.edu Course Meetings: Online, TBD Credit Hours: TBD Course Description This course is focused on teaching the students an introduction of an ancient, universal technique of meditation and yoga with other aspects of meditation, such as how to sit comfortably for meditation and learn basic breathing techniques along with learning the scientific effects on the brain and nervous system. The students will also have a basic understanding of the reasons why stress management is important and how a daily practice will aid in that. Course Prerequisites Able to do simple bending and stretching if participating in the yoga session in lesson one but if preferred student can watch. Course Objectives 1.What meditation and yoga is 2.How to get comfortable for a silent, sitting meditation 3.How to use the breath to calm the body and mind 4.Learn the scientific effects on the body when yoga and/or meditation is utilized daily 5. The effectiveness of Meditation in Reducing Stress 6. Combining all ingredients from previous two classes together Required Materials Yoga mat, if not then one may be provided Also bring a drink, water is preferred Grading Scale: TBD Grading will be based upon a cumulative score of tests, quizzes, labs, and write- ups