Cultivating a sense of well-being and inner focus, Yoga and Mindfulness introduces students to practices that promote physical and mental health. The course integrates gentle yoga postures, age-appropriate breathing exercises, and guided meditation techniques, fostering self-awareness and stress management skills. Through a combination of movement and mindfulness exercises, students will explore relaxation techniques, develop body awareness, and learn to navigate challenging emotions in a healthy way. This course empowers students to take charge of their well-being, equipping them with tools to cope with stress, enhance focus, and promote a positive outlook.
Completion of this course requires regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with working microphone and webcam, as well as a reliable internet connection.
This Fixed-Paced course incorporates a blend of synchronous and asynchronous elements. Students and teacher meet live via zoom on a regular weekly schedule. In addition, students complete coursework including guided readings, interactive videos, text and video-based discussion threads, problem sets, individual and collaborative projects, and so on. While these activities are time-flexible, teachers sequence them with weekly deadlines to help students keep on track and encourage and support the development of productive time management skills.