Yoga 11 will introduce students to various styles and characteristics of yoga. It is an expectation that students will develop a lifelong personal practice of yoga for personal fitness and recreation.

Students will be participating in a variety of activities that will include both physical practice and classroom theory. The physical practice of yoga will include learning, developing, and practicing skills that involve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, poise, regulation of energy, and mental focus, all of which can be applied to other physical activities. Students will be participating in a variety of activities that will include both physical practice and classroom theory. The physical practice of yoga will include learning, developing, and practicing skills that involve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, poise, regulation of energy, and mental focus, all of which can be applied to other physical activities.

Classroom sessions educate students about the relationship between nutrition and fitness, the history and philosophy of yoga including values of non- violence, ethics, honesty and respect in the context of challenging physical activity. Classroom sessions educate students about the relationship between nutrition and fitness, the history and philosophy of yoga including values of non- violence, ethics, honesty and respect in the context of challenging physical activity.

This course is a specialized variant of Physical Education 11 that is open to students from all grade levels. It meets the requirements for a physical education credit for all students who enter high school in 2008.

Required Course Materials Required Course Materials Comfortable, loose fitting clothing for daily stretching, pens, paper, binder or duo- tang for notes and handouts. It is not required but recommended that you have your own personal yoga mat.

Assessment and Evaluation Throughout the semester you will be asked to keep a variety of journals and share your thoughts with the teacher. Success will come through your own personal development of personal fitness and personal discipline. Throughout the semester you will be asked to keep a variety of journals and share your thoughts with the teacher. Success will come through your own personal development of personal fitness and personal discipline.

Development of personal yoga practice* Development of personal yoga practice* 50% 50% *(This mark will include but is not limited to: daily classroom practice, practical assessments, demonstration of various poses throughout the course, meditation, pranayama)

Criteria:321 Tardiness Student arrived to class on time. Preparedness Student was properly dressed in appropriate clothing. Respect for Learning Student brought all learning equipment (binder/pen/etc.) to class Respect for Classroom Environment Student placed personal belongings and yoga mat in designated area neatly before, during and after class Physical Engagement (to the best of your ability) Student always demonstrated an understanding of alignment through execution of asanas Student usually demonstrated an understanding of alignment through execution of asanas Student rarely demonstrated an understanding of alignment through execution of asanas Contribution to a Yogic Environment Student always applied their understanding of the Yamas and Niyamas and always created a safe and nourishing personal space for reflection Student usually applied their understanding of the Yamas and Niyamas and usually created a safe and nourishing personal space for reflection Student rarely applied their understanding of the Yamas and Niyamas and rarely created a safe and nourishing personal space for reflection

Class Assignments, tests 25% Class Assignments, tests 25% Journals 15% Journals 15% Major Project (s) 10% Major Project (s) 10%

Expectations Respect your self and others always Respect your self and others always Attend class regularly and arrive on time Attend class regularly and arrive on time Do not disrupt the learning and practise of others during class time and especially during Savasana Do not disrupt the learning and practise of others during class time and especially during Savasana NO food or drink, except water in class in a closeable bottle NO food or drink, except water in class in a closeable bottle Absolutely no cell phones Absolutely no cell phones Participation is essential for meeting the outcomes of this course Participation is essential for meeting the outcomes of this course

Yoga etiquette Remove your shoes and place all personal belongings in the designated area. Remove your shoes and place all personal belongings in the designated area. Turn off all electronic devices (cell phone, mp3 players, portable gaming devices, etc.) Turn off all electronic devices (cell phone, mp3 players, portable gaming devices, etc.) Be on time. Be on time. Go to the bathroom during resting poses. Go to the bathroom during resting poses.

Honour your body and its limitations. Honour your body and its limitations. Do not chew gum. Do not chew gum. Unless doing partner work, yoga is an individual practice – quiet the mind, quiet the lips. Observe silence. Unless doing partner work, yoga is an individual practice – quiet the mind, quiet the lips. Observe silence. Resting and using props when needed is a sign of wisdom and not weakness. Resting and using props when needed is a sign of wisdom and not weakness. Yoga is for everyone, there is no standard of strength or flexibility in order to begin, just start where you are and respect that others may start in a different place. Yoga is for everyone, there is no standard of strength or flexibility in order to begin, just start where you are and respect that others may start in a different place.