Yoga and Wellness for Bioscience and Medical Students

Students will learn and practice yoga techniques and each session will end with a brief guided meditation. The meditation practice is designed for new and experienced meditators and excellent for the overthinking mind. Students will learn to identify signs and symptoms of stress, how anxiety manifests in the body and mind, and yoga and meditation techniques for relief. This course will include yoga and meditation instruction and reflection assignments to enable students to: (1) Develop physical fitness and motor skills, and (2) Understand and practice the behaviors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.