Ayurveda Short Courses

Yoga and Meditation for Healthy Living

This short course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of yoga. Gain insights into classical yoga philosophies and how to apply them for a more successful life. Learn yoga positions (asanas) to empower the body and help prevent disease. Discover yogic breath techniques (pranayama). Explore and practice meditation. Practice yoga from home and gain a foundational understanding of how it can guide you in healthy living.

A Foundational Understanding of Yoga

Yoga is an ancient system of wellness that empowers individuals to create a more refined alignment between their body, mind and soul. Yoga encompasses lifestyle observances, care of the physical body through movement, and purification of the mind through breath awareness and meditation. This beautiful model of health allows individuals to improve their overall sense of wellness and discover their potential.

This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of yoga and how it can guide you in healthy living. It provides insights into classical yoga philosophies and how to apply them for a more successful life. Learn yoga positions (asanas) to empower the body and help prevent disease. Discover yogic breath techniques (pranayama) to regulate emotions, gain mental clarity and improve the body’s physiology. Explore and practice meditation to gain emotional wellness, reduce the effects of stress, and open to higher spiritual awakening and self-actualization.

Course Overview

At the end of this course students will:

  • Understand the philosophies of yoga for healthy and peaceful living.
  • Perform various yoga asanas for health promotion and wellness care.
  • Perform various breathing awareness techniques (pranayama) for health promotion and wellness care.
  • Cultivate self-awareness.
  • Practice meditation for stress management, health promotion, and vibrant living.

Course Schedule

This course is delivered 100% online with set attendance times every Tuesday evening from 6 pm to 7:00 pm in Pacific Standard Time. The course runs for 15 weeks.

Faculty

The course is taught by SCU adjunct faculty Christie Smirl, DAM, MS. She has a Doctorate in Ayurvedic Medicine from the American University of Complementary Medicine and a Master of Science from Loma Linda University.

Christie is a Yoga Alliance Registered Advance Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, and a Reiki master, practitioner, and trainer. She is also a Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years experience in acute care medicine.

She is a published author of six international books. As a Bhakta, or devotional musician, she has five international albums. She is also Practitioner and initiate in the Sant Mat lineage, Vaishnava Aghor lineage, and Kali LHP Tantra lineage. She is the owner and operator of HealthierVibrations.com online yoga and meditation teacher programs.

Admissions Requirements

PREREQUISITE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

None. This course is open to all students who want to learn Ayurveda, practicing Ayurveda professionals, or other health care practitioners who would like to deepen their understanding of yoga and meditation.

Acceptance to SCU as a student is not required to attend this course and students do not earn university credits or a grade.

Refund Policy: No refunds are available for this course.