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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 25, 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 25, 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 Lauren V

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May 10, 2020

I appreciated all of the medical expert lectures, and I feel well acquainted with the foundational science behind yoga. Thank you.

By Bethany T W

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Apr 16, 2020

I audited the class. Good course, but it never allowed me to finish since I couldn't take the locked quizzes.

By Keila M

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Jun 16, 2020

Excelente, completo, conceptos claros, buena combinación con el yoga

By Dr. V K

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Aug 25, 2021

Excellent course with rich practice modeles

By Ranjita R

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Aug 28, 2020

More creative yoga should be incorporated

By VIREN V

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Jul 13, 2021

nice

By Milica M

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Jan 28, 2025

Basic physiology is covered.

By Işıl E Ö

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Dec 18, 2020

I can't unenroll this course how can I do it can someone help