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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

RN

Jun 23, 2020

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

SG

Aug 14, 2024

It is an amazing course, even as a yoga instructor, I enjoyed the information that was shared and I will implement it as I grow in my career.

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By Danny R

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Feb 28, 2022

Outstandingly beneficial to my Yogic practice. Excellent presentation of course curriculum.

By DANIELA S M S

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Aug 4, 2021

Realmente creo que el curso está muy bien pensado! Fue una experiencia genial haber participado!

By Milena J

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Apr 26, 2021

I thoroughly appreciated this course for many reasons outlined in reviews throughout, thank you!

By Anton S

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Jan 9, 2021

I have recieved a really useful information and now I have deeper understanding of what yoga is.

By Ilias M

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Aug 5, 2020

Great course, exremely helpful to people who are involved with Yoga or want to start Yoga

By Rohini S

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Jun 19, 2021

WONDERFUL COURSE!

Great set of teachers and very well explained.

thanks for the course.

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 Belén G R

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Feb 11, 2025

Me ha sorprendido mucho y para bien. Un curso muy recomendable. Gracias

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.