17 courses with the subject PA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PA 300Introduction to Physical Arts –1
credit This class introduces the students to an overview of each of the three main physical art forms taught at New York College. The students will receive introductory training in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. After completing Introduction to Physical Arts students choose which physical arts form, they want to focus on while attending the College. After taking this introduction course, Massage Therapy students are required to complete at least one trimester of a Physical Art of their choice in order to satisfy graduation requirements. GSOM students are required to complete at least three trimesters of a Physical Art of their choice in order to satisfy graduation requirements. A student may change Physical Arts disciplines to fulfill the trimester requirement (i.e. from Tai Chi to Yoga, or Yoga to Qi Gong, etc.) but must then begin with the Level I of the new discipline.
Applications in Tai Chi Chuan - 1 credit Students will be introduced to advanced concepts and applications in Tai Chi Chuan such as opposite side/equal development, feet only/weight shift development, seated Tai Chi, and self- defense applications.
Rooting Applications in Tai Chi Chuan - Students will be introduced to advanced push hands and rooting applications in Tai Chi Chuan such as softness overcoming hardness, yielding and redirecting a stronger force, investing in loss, not using force against force, listening to and developing sensitivity to an opponent’s energy, and many other advanced push hands and rooting applications. Tai Chi Chuan Instructor
Advanced Yoga builds on the teachings of Yoga 1 - 4 classes. Through the physical practice of Yoga postures, the practitioner begins to develop an inner awareness leading to the development of intuitive judgment found within the calm mind. The development and cultivation of Prana (energy) enables the practitioner of the healing arts to transfer energy to the patient. Yoga also develops a strong, flexible body resulting in increased health. The following subjects will be explored: 1) Pranayama Breathing exercises and their relationship to meditation. 2) Moving meditation while performing asana. 3) Seated meditation using various points of concentration within the body. 4) Variations of the postures taught in Yoga 1 - 4. 5) New postures to build strength and discipline. 6) The application of the Bandas (Muscular Locks) in Pranayama Breathing. 7) Opening up the major meridians within the body. 8) Understanding prana as an energy intelligence residing both inside and outside of the individual. 9) Discovering the true essence while meditating on the breath. 10) Realizing calmness within sensation by holding long asana.
Qi Gong Instructor Certification Full Qi Gong Instructor Certification is awarded by passing the following courses with a B (3.0) average or better: Qi Gong 1, 2, 3 & 4 – AND – Student Teaching for 80 hours or 40 classes– AND – passing a comprehensive exam. The Advanced Yoga Institute at New York College of
