Demonstrates basic movements used in other stress-reducing activities such as yoga and tai chi. (S3.M18.8)
Designs a fitness program, including all components of health-related fitness, for a college student and/or an employee in the learner’s chosen field of work. (S3.H12.L1)
Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Stand tall with feet together, shoulders relaxed, and arms at your sides, grounding evenly through your feet.
Raised Arms Pose (Urdhva Hastasana): From Mountain Pose, inhale and reach your arms overhead with palms facing each other, extending through your fingertips.
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana): Exhale and fold forward from your hips, bringing your hands towards the floor and relaxing your head and neck.
Flat Back (Ardha Uttanasana): While in Forward Bend, lift your torso halfway up, keeping your back straight and hands on your shins or thighs.
Plank Pose: From a push-up position, align your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and keeping your shoulders over your wrists.
Knees, Chest, and Chin or Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana): Lower your body down in a straight line, keeping elbows close to your ribs, until your chest and chin touch the ground.
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) or Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana): For Cobra, lift your chest and head while keeping your hips and legs on the floor; for Upward-Facing Dog, lift your hips off the floor, straightening your arms.
Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana): From Plank Pose, lift your hips up and back, straightening your legs and forming an inverted V-shape with your body.