In this lesson, we explore the historical context of asana in order to situate student’s understanding of the physical practice within the larger context of yoga history. Recommended companion purchase: Asana Guide

Class time: 30 minutes

What’s Included

• Lesson Plan for “Historical Context of Asana.”

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson:

• Students will describe the historical context of asana practice
• Students will identify resources in the manual for linking poses to cultural stories
• Students will identify resources in the manual for understanding the Sanskrit components of the pose names