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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 haijing z

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Aug 20, 2025

非常棒的课程，从理论到实践，很实用，收获很大，特别推荐。

By Samiksha B

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Jul 9, 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

By Michelle C

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Feb 16, 2021

Great Information

By Yogita C

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Jan 14, 2022

Excellent course

By Priscyllia C

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May 7, 2020

Amazing class !

By HANAN S A A H S A A

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Aug 25, 2022

great course

By Sathriyan M

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Sep 8, 2020

GOOD TO LEARN

By Azucena M

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Jun 30, 2023

MARAVILLOSO

By Paola G

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Sep 4, 2024

Muito bom.

By Areda F B

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Aug 30, 2022

very good

By SIMRAN R

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Nov 8, 2020

very good

By Jesse S

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Dec 14, 2020

DO IT!!!

By Sanjeev K

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Nov 7, 2020

awesome

By Dentek I

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Oct 5, 2022

great

By Dr. K K

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Feb 21, 2023

GREAT

By Jiecheng Y

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Aug 10, 2024

good

By cr s

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May 13, 2024

good

By Ramesh

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Nov 19, 2022

good