Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology
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5 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2699 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome and Introductions
- Course Roadmap, Expectations and Considerations
Reading
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercise
- Let's learn about you!
Videos
- Cell Health
- Cell Signaling and Stress
- Yoga Practice: Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness
- Yoga Practice: Chair Yoga and Mindful Movement
Practice Exercises
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- Reflection
- The Cell and Homeostasis Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Cell and Homeostasis
Readings
- Yoga and our Cells System: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga to Create Cell Health
- Suggested Readings
Videos
- Introduction to Genetics
- Genes in Action
- Field of Epigenetics
- An Interview with Dr. Bradley Aouizerat
- 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
Readings
- Genetics and Epigenetics
- Diving into Epigenetics with Dr. Aouizerat
- Yoga and Genetics: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga and Genetics
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- Reflection
- Reflection
- Genetics Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: Genetics
Readings
- How to Read the Research
- How to Interpret the Research
- Title, Authors, and Abstract
- Background, Materials, and Methods
- Results
- Conclusion and/or Discussion
- Summary
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- How to Read and Interpret the Research Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: How to Read and Interpret the Research
Videos
- Introduction to the Nervous System Module
- Nervous System Cells and Neurotransmitters
- Functions of the Nervous System
- The Central Nervous System and the Brain
- Back Pain with Dr. Erich Anderer
- An Interview with Dr. Anderer
- 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
Readings
- An Introduction to Back Pain and Dr. Anderer
- Yoga and Nervous System Health: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga and Nervous System Health
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- The Nervous System Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Nervous System
Videos
- Introduction to the Respiratory System Module
- What is Breathing?
- Functions of Respiration
- Yoga Practice: Breathing Exercises for Your Yoga Practice
- Yoga Practice: Alternate Nostril Breathing
Readings
- Anaerobic vs. Aerobic Respiration
- Yoga and Respiratory System Health: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga and Respiratory System Health
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- The Respiratory System Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Respiratory System
Videos
- Introduction to the Cardiovascular System Module
- Function of the Heart, Veins and Arteries
- Connecting Cardiovascular Health and Yoga
- An Interview with Dr. Marshall Hagins
- Yoga Practice: Jump backs - Movement for Cardiovascular Health
- Yoga Practice: Jump Throughs and Cardiovascular System Health
Readings
- Yoga and the Cardiovascular system with Dr. Hagins
- Yoga and Cardiovascular System: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga and Cardiovascular System Health
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- The Cardiovascular System Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Cardiovascular System
Videos
- Introduction to the Lymphatic System
- Functions of the Lymphatic System
- Introduction to the Immune System
- Yoga Practice: Movements for the Lymph System
- Yoga Practice: Seated Poses for the Lymph System
Readings
- Yoga in Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga for Lymphatic and Immune System Health
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- Reflection
- The Lymph and Immune Systems Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Videos
- Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
- How Muscles Function
- Muscle and Bone
- Tendons, Ligaments and Common Injuries
- An Interview with Dr. Seidenstein
- 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
Readings
- Major Components of the Musculoskeletal System
- An Introduction to Dr. Seidenstein
- Yoga and Musculoskeletal Health: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga and Musculoskeletal System Health
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Major Components of the Musculoskeletal SystemMajor Components of the Musculoskeletal System
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- Reflection
- Reflection
- The Musculoskeletal System Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Musculoskeletal System
Videos
- Introduction to the Renal System
- Basic Structure of Kidneys
- Yoga Practice: Forward Bends for Kidney Health
- Yoga Practice: Building a Practice for Renal Health
Readings
- Yoga and Renal System: Practice Breakdown for Kidney Health
- Summary: Yoga and Renal System Health
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- Reflection
- The Renal System Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Renal System
Videos
- An Overview of the Digestive System
- Digestive System Pathologies
- Yoga Practice for Digestive System Health
Readings
- Basics of Digestion
- Yoga Practice for Digestive System Health: Breakdown
- Summary: The Digestive System
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Basics of Digestion Quiz
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- The Digestive System Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Digestive System
Videos
- An Introduction to the Endocrine System
- Functions of the Endocrine System
- The Endocrine Glands and Organs
- Hypothalamus, Pituitary and Adrenal Axis (The HPA Axis)
- Stress and Feedback Loops
- Yoga Practice: Restorative Poses for Endocrine Balance and Health
Readings
- An Introduction to the Reproductive System
- Yoga and the Endocrine Systems: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Health
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- An Introduction to the Reproductive System
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Videos
- Cell Stress
- Stress and the Physiological Systems
- An Introduction to Stress and Chronic Pain with Dr. Marshall Hagins
- Yoga Practice: Managing Sympathetic Down-Regulation
- Yoga Practice: Loving-Kindness Meditation
Readings
- Yoga and our Cells System: Practice Breakdown
- Summary: Yoga and Chronic Stress on Health
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- An Introduction to Stress and Chronic Pain with Dr. Marshall Hagins
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- Reflection
- The Affect of Chronic Stress on Human Physiology Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: The Affect of Chronic Stress on Human Physiology
Video
- Yoga Practice: Tying it all Together
Readings
- Summary
- Posture Breakdown of the Comprehensive Practice
- Next Steps
- Suggested Readings
Practice Exercises
- Practice Breakdown
- Reflection
- Summary Quiz
- Module Feedback: Summary
Instructors
Articles
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14 Sep'21, 11:14 AM