"After moving muscles I don't usually use, I feel my stress melt away and I actually look forward to coming to school. It's a win-win because I can exercise and earn credits at the same time."
Kang Youngsook (52), a second-year student in the Department of Social Welfare at Yeongjin College, expressed great satisfaction with the 'Life Yoga' class, which has added vitality to her late-blooming college life.
Yeongjin College (President Choi Jaeyoung) has been working to create a vibrant campus atmosphere by offering a range of practical general education courses to all students, in addition to major-focused education, starting from the 2025 academic year. Among these, the 'Life Yoga' course (2 credits), introduced for the first time this year, has quickly become one of the most popular classes, receiving an enthusiastic response from students weary from academic and daily life pressures.
'Life Yoga' is a 100% practical class designed to enhance physical flexibility and mental concentration through yoga postures, meditation, and breathing exercises. The class is held once a week and aims to go beyond a simple physical education course, focusing instead on mind-body recovery and well-being-centered self-management education.
Currently, the course is divided into weekday and weekend sessions. The weekday class, held on Tuesdays, is attended by 23 students in their twenties, while the Saturday weekend class is attended by 29 adult learners aged forty and above. The weekend class, in particular, has received high satisfaction ratings from students who are balancing work and academics.
The students' reactions have been enthusiastic. Jung Minchan (19), a first-year student in the Semiconductor and Electronics Department, shared, "After doing yoga, my stiff body is gradually becoming more flexible, and I feel mentally clearer, so I participate eagerly."
Mao Watabe (20), a Japanese international student in her second year in the Hotel, Airline, and Tourism Department, also expressed satisfaction, saying, "This class is tailored for someone like me who doesn't have much experience with exercise."
In this way, 'Life Yoga' provides physical and mental stability to students across generations, helping them earn credits while also injecting new energy into their college life.
Lee Aejae, head of the General Education Center at Yeongjin College and a professor in the Department of Social Welfare, stated, "We plan to continuously expand practical general education courses that support students' holistic growth and well-being," adding, "In addition to 'Life Yoga,' we are also developing various self-management and psychological recovery-focused general education classes."
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