Personal Growth - Fall 2024

PE 1405 - Living Routines

Once a week you will participate in a health routine. After a short brisk walk, (inside in poor weather) you will engage in an energizing stretching session, followed by a short meditation. In addition to being introduced to stretching and meditation, the class will offer you the opportunity to get to know your classmates through partnered self-awareness exercises and group sharing.

PE 1420 - Introduction to Meditation

This course provides the opportunity to explore a variety of ancient and modern methods designed to bring one to the state of meditation. The methods serve to evoke the deep relaxation from which heightened awareness and creativity arise. If these classes do not fit your schedule, try Body-Mind, Living Routines or Moving into the Moment which have meditation in them.

PE 1421 - Relaxation and Stress Management

This course offers a mind/body approach to gaining realization and managing the stress in our lives. Participants will leave this course with a greater understanding and appreciation of their own unique ways of coping with stressful situations. We will explore a variety of techniques which can be used to ease the pressures of student life. A sample of these activities includes; stretching (Yoga), creative art, conversation, new games and meditation.

PE 1422 - Meditation and Relaxation

This course is designed to assist you in learning to meditate, or to deepen your existing practice. As you learn to practice meditation and relaxation exercises, you will find that as little as 15 minutes a day can benefit your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. With some assistance, we are all capable of learning to relax deeply, sleep better, detach from the mind's chatter, focus with renewed concentration and become aware of the joy and energy that is deep within us. If these classes do not fit your schedule, try Body-Mind or Living Routines which both have meditation in them.

PE 1424 - Yoga Trapeze

Yoga Trapeze combines the traditional yoga practice with TRX strength training as well as the fun and physical benefits of inversion therapy. Hanging upside down can relieve tension and compression in the neck and spine, while other hanging postures develop grip and pull strength in the hands and shoulders. Other full-body exercises will not only build strength, but will be a great way to advance their yoga practice of backbends, arm balances, and inversions. This course combines strength-building, flexibility, stress-reduction, and fun all in one!

PE 1427 - Ashtanga Yoga Foundations

This beginner's class will introduce Ashtanga Yoga to the new student. With asanas (poses) from the Primary Series we will focus on using the breath, core engagement, and gaze point to begin your own home-based practice. We will also introduce breath work and meditation. Leave the class feeling energized, refreshed, and strong. 

PE 1429 - Vinyasa Yoga

This course teaches the practice of Vinyasa Yoga. It explores postures flowing from one to the next (breath to movement) and also includes study of philosophy, meditation, breath-work, and alignment. 

PE 1430 - Introduction to Yoga

Learn the alignment foundations of yoga while building strength, flexibility, and vitality! This class is for those who are new to yoga or those looking to fine tune their practice. Students will learn the "ins and outs" of a variety of standing poses, back bends, and maybe even a few inversions or arm balances! Modifications will be given to accommodate all levels. Each class will also include breath instruction and poses for stress reduction.

PE 1431 - Intermediate Yoga

This course is builds on the physical practice of yoga postures (asana), and incorporates more meditation, breathwork, and philosophy. Vinyasa yoga generally is a steady flow from posture to posture in a way that builds strength and awareness. This intermediate class offering will dive into more advanced physical postures (arm balances, etc.) in addition to more breathing exercises and meditation practices. These will offer tools for supporting the body physically and biologically as well as provide symbolism and metaphor for navigating the emotions of various life circumstances. Show up ready to move, breathe, challenge yourself, and grow!

PE 1439 - HIIT Yoga

HIIT yoga is a great way to get your heart rate up, burn calories, and have a mind-body connection. This class will have equal amounts of high intensity interval training and yoga to keep you moving and stretching throughout each session. Expect to warm up with Sun Salutations, then head to work with resistance training and functional movement drills. Cool down with yoga poses to keep your body and mind steady and calm.