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Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 54 hours
  • Course by New York University
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Welcome to the Course

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Let's learn about you!

2 Videos

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Course Roadmap, Expectations and Considerations

1 Readings

  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Overall Cell Health

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Homeostasis

2 Videos

  • Cell Health
  • Cell Signaling and Stress

Lesson 2: Yoga to Aid in Maintaining Homeostasis

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection
  • Reflection

2 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness
  • Yoga Practice: Chair Yoga and Mindful Movement

1 Readings

  • Yoga and our Cells System: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 3: The Cell and Homeostasis: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Cell and Homeostasis Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Cell and Homeostasis

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga to Create Cell Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: An Overview of Genetics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Genes in Action

1 Readings

  • Genetics and Epigenetics

Lesson 2: Field of Epigenetics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga, Genetics and Epigenetics

2 Videos

  • Field of Epigenetics
  • An Interview with Dr. Bradley Aouizerat

1 Readings

  • Diving into Epigenetics with Dr. Aouizerat

Lesson 3: Practice: Repetition in a Daily Yoga Practice

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 4 Assignment
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4 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection
  • Reflection
  • Reflection

3 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Repetitive Yoga Practice for Healthy Living
  • Yoga Practice: Building on Repetition to Reset the Body
  • Yoga Practice: Setting New Patterns with Sun Salutations

1 Readings

  • Yoga and Genetics: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 4: Epigenetics Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Genetics Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: Genetics

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga and Genetics
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Reading and Interpreting Research

    • 6 Readings
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6 Readings

  • How to Read the Research
  • How to Interpret the Research
  • Title, Authors, and Abstract
  • Background, Materials, and Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion and/or Discussion

Lesson 2: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • How to Read and Interpret the Research Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: How to Read and Interpret the Research

2 Readings

  • Summary
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Nervous System Physiology

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to the Nervous System Module
  • Nervous System Cells and Neurotransmitters
  • Functions of the Nervous System
  • The Central Nervous System and the Brain

Lesson 2: Back Pain with Dr. Anderer

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Back Pain with Dr. Erich Anderer
  • An Interview with Dr. Anderer

1 Readings

  • An Introduction to Back Pain and Dr. Anderer

Lesson 3: Strengthening through Yoga for Nervous System Health

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection

1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Nervous System Health

4 Videos

  • Yoga and Nervous System Health
  • Yoga Practice: Building Core Strength and Promoting Spine Health
  • Yoga Practice: Building and Stabilizing the Posterior Chain
  • Yoga Practice: Building and Stabilizing the Posterior Chain

1 Readings

  • Yoga and Nervous System Health: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 4: The Nervous System: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Nervous System Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Nervous System

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga and Nervous System Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: The Basics of the Respiratory System

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Respiratory System Health

3 Videos

  • Introduction to the Respiratory System Module
  • What is Breathing?
  • Functions of Respiration

1 Readings

  • Anaerobic vs. Aerobic Respiration

Lesson 2: Breathing for Respiratory Health

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection

2 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Breathing Exercises for Your Yoga Practice
  • Yoga Practice: Alternate Nostril Breathing

1 Readings

  • Yoga and Respiratory System Health: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 3: The Respiratory System: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Respiratory System Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Respiratory System

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga and Respiratory System Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Cardiovascular System Physiology

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to the Cardiovascular System Module
  • Function of the Heart, Veins and Arteries
  • Connecting Cardiovascular Health and Yoga

Lesson 2: Yoga for Health with Dr. Hagins

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Cardiovascular System Health

1 Videos

  • An Interview with Dr. Marshall Hagins

1 Readings

  • Yoga and the Cardiovascular system with Dr. Hagins

Lesson 3: Practice: Yoga and the Cardiovascular System

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection

2 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Jump backs - Movement for Cardiovascular Health
  • Yoga Practice: Jump Throughs and Cardiovascular System Health

1 Readings

  • Yoga and Cardiovascular System: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 4: The Cardiovascular System: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Cardiovascular System Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Cardiovascular System

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga and Cardiovascular System Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Overview of the Lymphatic System

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to the Lymphatic System
  • Functions of the Lymphatic System

Lesson 2: Overview of the Immune System

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Lymphatic and Immune Systems Health

1 Videos

  • Introduction to the Immune System

Lesson 3: Yoga for the Lymphatic and Immune System Health

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection
  • Reflection

2 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Movements for the Lymph System
  • Yoga Practice: Seated Poses for the Lymph System

1 Readings

  • Yoga in Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 4: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Lymph and Immune Systems Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga for Lymphatic and Immune System Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: The Musculoskeletal System

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Major Components of the Musculoskeletal SystemMajor Components of the Musculoskeletal System

4 Videos

  • Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
  • How Muscles Function
  • Muscle and Bone
  • Tendons, Ligaments and Common Injuries

1 Readings

  • Major Components of the Musculoskeletal System

Lesson 2: Musculoskeletal System and Sports Medicine with Dr. Seidenstein

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Musculoskeletal System Health

1 Videos

  • An Interview with Dr. Seidenstein

1 Readings

  • An Introduction to Dr. Seidenstein

Lesson 3: Yoga and Musculoskeletal Health

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 4 Assignment
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4 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection
  • Reflection
  • Reflection

3 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Activating Types of Muscles through Small Movements
  • Yoga Practice: Strength through Balancing and Standing Postures
  • Yoga Practice: Standing Poses and Slow Twitch Muscles

1 Readings

  • Yoga and Musculoskeletal Health: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 4: The Musculoskeletal System: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Musculoskeletal System Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Musculoskeletal System

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga and Musculoskeletal System Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Renal System Physiology

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Renal System Health

2 Videos

  • Introduction to the Renal System
  • Basic Structure of Kidneys

Lesson 2: Yoga and Renal System Health

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection
  • Reflection

2 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Forward Bends for Kidney Health
  • Yoga Practice: Building a Practice for Renal Health

1 Readings

  • Yoga and Renal System: Practice Breakdown for Kidney Health

Lesson 3: The Renal System: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Renal System Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Renal System

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga and Renal System Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: An Overview of the Digestive System

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Basics of Digestion Quiz

1 Videos

  • An Overview of the Digestive System

1 Readings

  • Basics of Digestion

Lesson 2: Digestive System Pathology

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Digestive System Health

1 Videos

  • Digestive System Pathologies

Lesson 3: Yoga Practice for Digestive System Health

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection

1 Videos

  • Yoga Practice for Digestive System Health

1 Readings

  • Yoga Practice for Digestive System Health: Breakdown

Lesson 4: The Digestive System Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Digestive System Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Digestive System

2 Readings

  • Summary: The Digestive System
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Endocrine System

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • An Introduction to the Endocrine System
  • Functions of the Endocrine System
  • The Endocrine Glands and Organs

Lesson 2: Stress and The Endocrine System

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Hypothalamus, Pituitary and Adrenal Axis (The HPA Axis)
  • Stress and Feedback Loops

Lesson 3: The Reproductive System

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • An Introduction to the Reproductive System

1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Health

1 Readings

  • An Introduction to the Reproductive System

Lesson 4: Practice: Yoga in Endocrine and Reproductive System Health

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection

1 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Restorative Poses for Endocrine Balance and Health

1 Readings

  • Yoga and the Endocrine Systems: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 5: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Stress on the Cells and Physiological Systems

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Cell Stress
  • Stress and the Physiological Systems

Lesson 2: Stress and Chronic Pain with Dr. Hagins

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • An Introduction to Stress and Chronic Pain with Dr. Marshall Hagins

1 Discussions

  • [OPTIONAL] Research on Yoga and Chronic Stress

1 Videos

  • An Introduction to Stress and Chronic Pain with Dr. Marshall Hagins

Lesson 3: Yoga and Meditation to Decrease Stress

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection
  • Reflection

2 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Managing Sympathetic Down-Regulation
  • Yoga Practice: Loving-Kindness Meditation

1 Readings

  • Yoga and our Cells System: Practice Breakdown

Lesson 4: The Effect of Chronic Stress on Human Physiology: Summary

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The Affect of Chronic Stress on Human Physiology Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: The Affect of Chronic Stress on Human Physiology

2 Readings

  • Summary: Yoga and Chronic Stress on Health
  • Suggested Readings

Lesson 1: Course Summary

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Summary

Lesson 2: A Comprehensive Yoga Practice

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Breakdown
  • Reflection

1 Videos

  • Yoga Practice: Tying it all Together

1 Readings

  • Posture Breakdown of the Comprehensive Practice

Lesson 3: Thank you

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Summary Quiz
  • Module Feedback: Summary

2 Readings

  • Next Steps
  • Suggested Readings

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Explore the intersection of yoga and physiology with "Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology." Led by expert instructors from Coursera, this foundational course delves into the therapeutic benefits of yoga for chronic illnesses. Ideal for yoga practitioners, teachers, college students, and medical professionals, it covers scientific studies on yoga's impact on stress, hypertension, diabetes, and more. With 3-5 hours of weekly content, including lectures, yoga practice, and readings, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of yoga's role in health and wellness. Available with a Starter subscription.

Alexandra Seidenstein
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Alexandra Seidenstein

Eddie Stern
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Eddie Stern

Tommy Lee
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Tommy Lee