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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology by New York University

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About the Course

This course gives you access to an exploration of physiological systems from the perspective of overall health and wellness. In particular, a focus on yoga, meditation and mindfulness as a therapeutic intervention in chronic illness and long term treatment. This course is intended for yoga practitioners and teachers, as well as college students and medical practitioners looking for a deeper understanding of the physiological benefits of yoga. The value of taking this course is to understand the impact that yoga can have on reducing stress, and aiding in healing or preventing physiological pathologies. Throughout this course, we will learn about different physiological systems and highlight yoga practices that can influence different systems and reduce pathology. Reading material will include analysis of scientific studies that have successfully utilized yoga practice as a tool for treatment of various illnesses such as: hypertension, stress, diabetes, insomnia, chronic pain and PTSD. In order to understanding these conditions, lectures will provide a complete understanding of the correlating physiological system. The weekly course assignment will include physiology lectures, a weekly yoga practice, suggested readings, and optional discussions for a total of 3-5 hours per week. The course will provide a tremendous amount of information and hands on experience for those interested in alternative health perspectives and a more in depth scientific understanding of this ancient healing method....

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AN

Feb 24, 2020

In this course I have learned more about anatomy than my entire life and all yoga courses together. I can't enough recommend this course for any yoga level practice wether students or instructors!!

ED

Oct 25, 2020

Excellent course, it tied together the physiology and yoga very well, the videos that showed how to do the poses and then reminded you what that pose was doing physiologically was very helpful.

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By KC H

May 7, 2020

As a student about to be yoga teacher certified, this course was amazing and very helpful! I can't wait to be able to continue connecting the body with the movements for myself as well as for my students!

By Aneesh J

Mar 11, 2022

The course met my expectations and was really beneficial in expanding my knoweldge of yoga. I hope to use the learnings from the course in my daily practice and share my knowledge with my yogi friends.

By Javier C

Mar 21, 2021

Fantastic training. Well organized, structured, with a lot of usable material. It gives you a good understanding of physiology and how to keep health better by using yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

By judy c

Apr 17, 2022

This course was phenomenal!! I wish everyone would have access to this vital knowledge! I will certainly be implementing these practices into my everday life and my yoga classes!!

By Jeanne B

Jan 4, 2022

A challenging but fun course that will complement my yoga teacher training. I have already begun working this knowledge into my teaching and personal practice. High recommended.

By Rossy H

Apr 8, 2020

I loved this course, it helped me to integrate my love for science and yoga, I am really interested in continue reading and learning about this, Thanks to the developmenters!!

By Kazundra B

Jul 16, 2020

Extremely Interesting! I highly recommend to anyone who would like to understand your body functions and how everything is connected. The science behind yoga is incredible!

By Matthew M

Apr 17, 2021

Mind body connection showing specifics benefits of yoga for the different systems of the human body. The resonance breathing app was such a great touch for meditation.

By Dr. M T

Feb 1, 2021

I really feel very happy after completing the course. Through this course, I have more knowledge about the Physiology of the human body and the effect of Yoga on it

By Luis E L

Feb 20, 2022

I am satisfied, motivated and I recommend it to anyone who wants to continue acquiring knowledge in this area. Thank you very much to the great coursera team.

By varadharajan d

Aug 6, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and the contributions of the faculty is outstanding. It is a very useful course with lots of real life applications.

By Candelaria R S

Aug 10, 2020

Comprehensive, fascinating look at the physiological aspects of yoga practice, topped with yoga poses and meditation suggestions. Thoroughly enjoyed!

By Joe L

Apr 4, 2020

Really great and thorough course. As someone who is into yoga it was nice to do a deeper dive into a lot of the science behind why it feels so good.

By Rama N

Jun 24, 2020

Very well designed course, well programmed and executed. Must for anyone who is serious about gaining knowledge of physiology and yoga science.

By Helen R

Feb 16, 2021

Really interesting and well put together. Great way for anyone interested in exploring the medical and anatomical side of their yoga practice.

By Siminnaz

Feb 23, 2020

My wholehearted thanks to Coursera, to all knowledgeable professors and Doctors who taught me such precious information to know myself better.

By Theresa S

Jan 11, 2024

This was a wonderful course. Full of great information and really showed the benefits of practicing yoga to promote health and well being.

By Lucio G

Mar 15, 2021

Excelent course! Very professional, comprehensive and useful and put it in an easy way so everyone can understand. Congratulations!!

By andrea s s

Nov 2, 2021

I really love this course! I learned a lot and it was so interesting: thank you! Wonderful course and wonderful instructors!

By Shruti S

Feb 12, 2021

It was an amazing course. The content and presentations, the lecture and the yoga to impact various body systems was great.

By fernando g u

Aug 2, 2020

Este es uno de los cursos más completos a los que he asistido on-line.

Profundidad ,sencillez y buenos profesores.

Gracias

By Yanira C

Jan 28, 2021

I have learn a lot about physiology, stress and the benefits of yoga, its great to understand how everything correlates!

By Shubashnee S

Feb 14, 2020

The course was very well presented. I especially enjoyed reading up on the clinical trials and the benefits of yoga.

By Шехманова А А ( A

Oct 14, 2022

I recommend it for everyone who would like to improve their health. Especially for yoga practitioners and teachers.

By Nation S

Feb 12, 2023

i might had understood about Yoga , and a lot of practices along the way , but now i understood it physiologically