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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....

Top reviews

DV

Apr 24, 2024

I found only 1 yoga course on Coursera and it was amazing. I am very satisfied with the knowledge of physiology and yoga science as well as the very effective practical guidance. Thank you very much!

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!!

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By Tetiana K

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May 25, 2020

Great Course!!Great Knowledge. Thank you so much Univesity and amazing instructors!!!

By Rhonda H

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May 16, 2021

As a beginner in yoga it really gave me insight and reason to continue the practice

By Dr R H P

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Aug 15, 2020

Great course. I could understand the physiological basis behind the yoga practices.

By ritesh s

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Jun 28, 2021

I like it and it cover all aspect of stress and solution of stress related problem

By Ava Y

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Jul 16, 2020

I loved this course, and I think it helped me both as a student and yoga teacher.

By Katharina R

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Jun 1, 2023

Great content I learned a lot of new things that I can benefit from. Thank you.

By Digar P

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Jul 26, 2020

this course is really benefite and helpfull for learing about yoga and health.

By Brenda D

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Mar 9, 2022

I thought this was an excellent course. Highly recommend. I learned so much!!

By Mariya A

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Jan 1, 2021

This was a really wonderful course. I highly recommend it to yoga teachers!

By Ines G D A

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Nov 16, 2020

Great course! Really great teachers and really well explained and detailed.

By Dessislava I

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Jun 8, 2020

Very insightful, applicable, relevant knowledge. I enjoyed it thoroughly!

By afsoon k

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May 15, 2020

AWESOME- PERFECT- I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY!!! I LEARNED ALOT. ENJOY GUYS

By leticia a

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Sep 17, 2023

Encantador curso. Gracias a los profesores. Muy recomendable. GRACIAS

By Satyam K

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Jan 2, 2023

Thank you coursera for bringing this module.

Thanks to all instructor.

By Pia M

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Feb 3, 2021

I have completed the course but it shows that i am still in progress

By Naveen R

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Feb 17, 2020

Amazing course on Yoga with the background information of Anatomy

By ayush m

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Oct 28, 2021

very helpful and knowledgeable course about our health and yoga

By Paul B

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Apr 8, 2020

Professional approach. Learned a lot and enjoyed it very much.

By J B C

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Nov 16, 2022

Muito bem elaborado, claro, objetivo e bastante profissional.

By Matty G K

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Sep 8, 2020

Very clear an amazing information! Yoga is the best! Love it!

By siddhant k

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Jul 25, 2021

its amazing and really its helpful for anyone to be healthy.

By Sachin k

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Feb 9, 2023

it was very helpful to me thank you for make me learn this.

By JALLA N

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Sep 6, 2020

Excellent course linking yoga and human body functions....

By Lina U

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Jun 23, 2020

A very nice way to understand yoga from a scientific stand

By Carmen B

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Dec 28, 2021

I really enjoyed the informative course, learned so much.