Beginning Yoga Syllabus

Fall 2005

INSTRUCTOR: Elaine Roque TELEPHONE: (310) 434-4859
OFFICE: P.E. 217

CLASS MEETINGS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 10:50. (Classes will begin at 9:35 and end by 10:40*. This is done to give the students time to dress before and after class.)

SITE: Gym 2 (Downstairs below the dance rooms)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a beginning level yoga class. It will focus on basic asanas (poses), breathing, relaxation and meditation. Students will improve their flexibility and body awareness.

EQUIPMENT: Students should bring their own sticky mats.

***Women who are pregnant or become pregnant, MUST drop this course! This class is not structured for pregnant women. By staying in this class you are acknowledging that you are not pregnant. Should you become pregnant after the last date to drop the course, let the instructor know. We will find a way for you to drop!

Students with health problem and/or under a doctor’s care must consult their doctors before taking this class! Students with chronic back problems should also consult their medical professionals. Students with eye pressure problems should be aware of postures that can affect them and must consult their doctors.

GRADING: Grading is based on attendance and participation. Grading will be as follows:

A = 0 to 3 absences B = 4 to 6 absences C = 7 to 9 absences

D = 10 to 12 absences F = 13 or more absences

Absences for studying, parking problems, etc. will not be excused! Absences for illness must be document by your doctor or the SMC health office. ONE MEDICAL ABSENCE WILL BE EXCUSED IF DOCUMENTED! These do not affect your grade.

*Tardiness will affect your grade. Students who arrive after 9:35 and before 9:45 will be marked tardy. TWO TARDIES COUNT AS ONE ABSENCE. Students who arrive after 9:45 are not allowed to participate and will be marked absent.

Up to three make-up classes will be allowed should a student attend a yoga practice with the yoga club and sign in with the club. Students must notify the instructor in writing that they have made up a class.

DRESS: To be considered present in class, students must wear athletic attire. This means tights, shorts, sweats, t-shirts, etc. Shirts must be worn! No street clothes, jeans, belts, button-down shirts/blouses.

Please: Restrict your use of perfumes, aftershaves, etc.

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