A non-traditional yoga class introducing ideas of sustainability and mindfulness to yoga students.

1. Innovative Sustainable Yoga Class
Kelly Kokaisel
Day 1:
Discussion: Overview of yoga. Overview of sustainability. Discuss how the 2 relate.
Reading: Power Yoga, Beryl Bender Birch. Read chapter 1, the hard and the soft.
The Green Imperative, Victor Papanek.
Activity: Go through Sun Salutation 1 with group. 30 min.
Day 2:
Discussion: Assessment of how sustainable our lives are. How sustainable are our yoga
practices? What can we do to make them more sustainable? Do’s and Don’ts of Yoga practice.
Reading: Power Yoga. Read chapters 2 (Breathing for Life) and 3 (The Generation of Heat).
Plan B: 3.0, Lester R. Brown. Read Chapter 1, Entering a New World.
Activity: Go through Sun Salutations with work on form and breathing. 30 min.
Day 3:
Discussion: Assessment of current diet. Do we know where our food is coming from? What
about where it goes? How can we make our diet more sustainable?
Reading: Power Yoga. Read chapter 4, Power and Balance.
Plan B: 3.0. Read chapter 9, Feeding 8 Billion Well.
Activity: Go through Primary Standing Series 1. 30 min. Begin keeping food log.
Day 4:
Discussion: Assessment of our energy consumption. How much energy do we use at
home/work/for entertainment? What are the alternatives and how can we make the most effective
choices?
Reading: Power Yoga. Read chapter 7, Protection in the Unprotected State.
Plan B: 3.0. Read chapter 12, Turning to Renewable Energy.
Activity: Go through Sun Salutations, Primary Standing Series 1, and Closing Sequence, focusing
on form and breathing. Review food log. 30 min. Snack and celebration.