Bones and Joints

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