Yoga for Dancers

The study of yoga in practice and philosophy to deepen and complement dance training and performance.

Yoga is a broad term for different components. The study of  Yoga has 8 limbs or branches, one of which is an Asana (posture) practice. This yoga for dancers course focuses on Asana, Pranayama (breathing) and Meditation and reading to inform understanding of an ancient pratice and philosophy. Based on the principles and practices of Hatha yoga, one of the Asana yoga practices, students will  learn to integrate approaches to breathing and alignment to inform their movement practice and will learn the anatomy and histories behind the ancient practice.