COURSE OUTLINE
Tutor: Nerissa Fields
Venue: West End Neighbourhood
Centre
Start date: 19th January 2012
Time:
Total hours: 20
No of sessions: 10
101 Branch
Course number: C2329075
1-3pm
Course title: Yoga and Relaxation
If this is your first WEA course this year, please read the Learning Agreement on the back of your enrolment form. If you have
already attended a WEA course this year, you will have already accepted a Learning Agreement. This applies to all the courses you
take this year. You should retain the tear off copy of the agreement.
The tutor should discuss and agree the course outline, including the proposed learning outcomes, with the learners at the first
session. The Learning Record should be given out to learners at the beginning of the course and learners should assess
themselves by completing the ‘beginning of course’ column on the form. The tutor should keep the Learning Records but may wish
to use them during the course by encouraging learners to record outcomes as they achieve them. During the penultimate session,
the tutor should ask learners to assess their progress by completing the ‘end of course’ column on the form. The tutor should then
give their assessment in the column ‘tutor’s assessment’ before signing the Learning Record in the box at the bottom.
Course aims
Beginners and learners with some experience of yoga will practice
and develop yoga techniques in:
 specific asanas (yoga postures):
 specific breathing techniques and prananyama;
 relaxation techniques.
Topics to be covered
Yoga postures:
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Learning outcomes
Forward bend sequence, balances.
Working with the breath.
Breathing meditation..
Relaxation techniques.
By the end of the course learners may be able to:
 practise specific asanas (yoga postures): lying, seated,
standing, inverted;
 practice the 7-Way Stretch and Salute to the Sun each week;
 practise specific breathing techniques and pranayama
(conscious controlled breathing exercise);
 practice yoga nidra (guided relaxation).
Teaching/learning
methods
Teaching methods include:
handouts, discussion.
demonstration, practical work,
Assessment methods
Observation; discussion individually and as a group.
Previous learning required
This course is suitable for those with experience as well as
beginners.
Recommended books,
materials or equipment
Please bring a mat and a block.
Progression
Progression on this course would be to join the Monday class
5.30-7pm, Yoga in greater depth.
The tutor can provide you with information about what you can do next with the
WEA and other local providers. A Giving Information and Advice County Leaflet
is available with useful local information. What Next? leaflets are available from
your tutor or Programme Organiser to help you with your choices. If you would
like to discuss what options are available or how to obtain guidance, please
contact your Programme Organiser.
Financial help
If you need help with paying for registration fees or childcare, you may be entitled
to financial support. Ask your tutor for more information. We will treat all requests
confidentially and with respect in accordance with our Learner Support Policy.
(See Services for Learners leaflet.)
Help with learning
If you have a disability or learning difficulty, let us know as early as possible so
that we can make arrangements to provide you with support. We will treat
requests for help confidentially and with respect. Ask your tutor for more
information. If you prefer, contact your Regional Office and ask to speak to
someone about learning support. (See Services for Learners leaflet.)
Help with English, Maths
or Study Skills
You are also entitled to extra help and support with English, Maths or Study
Skills. Ask you tutor for more information. If you prefer, contact your Regional
Office and ask to speak to someone about help with English, Maths or Study
Skills.
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