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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 Prasad B

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Aug 1, 2021

It is my first online course. I have enjoyed the modules.

By Natalia D

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Oct 27, 2019

It was a very curious journey!!! thank you so much!!!

By Maura E

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Aug 5, 2020

Excellent course! Well designed and informative.

By Yurany N D

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Aug 2, 2021

es maravilloso muy completo facil y claro lo ame

By Sayesha B

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Apr 28, 2021

Awesome course, changed my life in these weeks!

By Anastasyia K

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Dec 21, 2020

Very interesting and helpful in your daily life

By Vitor D d O

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Oct 8, 2022

super wonderful very good excellent thank you!

By Hatice G

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Dec 21, 2022

Loved the course and the amazing instructors!

By A K

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Sep 22, 2021

it has enlightened me to take care of myself

By Aaryaa R P

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Jun 26, 2021

it was really informative and well explained

By Manidathu

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Jun 23, 2021

It was so good yoga course from newyork

By Ida d B

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May 19, 2021

I loved this course! Well presented!

By Sri R G

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Jan 27, 2021

Very Useful Couse for all age groups

By Jenny G K

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Oct 10, 2023

Loved this class, very informative!

By Smriti T P

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Jul 26, 2020

It is a well structured course .

By Senethra A

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Jun 22, 2022

THANKS A BUNCH, WILL RECOMMEND!

By Samiksha B

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Jul 8, 2021

Great course for beginners!

By Chikamnenye O

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Jun 21, 2020

Found it very Insightful.

By Igor S

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Jan 30, 2020

Nice balanced content.

By kuldeep k

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Aug 3, 2021

good and very helpful

By Shaimaa T

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Oct 30, 2022

it's amazing course

By Jessica C

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Aug 9, 2020

Highly recommended!

By Kundan K M

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Oct 23, 2021

I loved the course

By Eugenio J T P

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Apr 20, 2022

It is just great