YOGA-611: Theor Found Yoga Therapy

This course provides the history and philosophies of yoga traditions that serve as the foundation for Yoga Therapy. Specific traditions will be discussed in parallel with classic texts in this field. Yogic cosmology will be investigated, examining Vedic theories about creation and the major forces that govern life and change. Students will explore the basics of Ayurvedic theory including the five elements, the doshas, and the Ayurvedic clock. Basic yogic anatomy and physiology, including concepts of mind body layers and energetics (including koshas, chakras, nadis and marmas) will be introduced. Students will learn how these theories and principles support the practices of Ayurveda, as well as relevant terms in Sanskrit. While these concepts are derived from Hindu beliefs, they will be explored in relationship to their influence on the field of yoga. [2 credits]