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课程名称：工程健康：瑜伽与生理学导论 课程概述：本课程让您深入探索生理系统，关注整体健康与幸福感，特别强调瑜伽、冥想和正念作为慢性疾病治疗和长期疗法的干预手段。该课程适合瑜伽练习者、教师、大学生以及有意深入了解瑜伽生理学益处的医疗从业者。课程旨在帮助学员理解瑜伽对减压、促进或预防生理病理的影响。我们将学习不同的生理系统，并强调与瑜伽实践相关的内容，以影响这些系统并减少病理。学习材料将包括对成功利用瑜伽作为治疗多种疾病（如高血压、压力、糖尿病、失眠、慢性疼痛和创伤后应激障碍）的科学研究分析。通过讲座，我们将全面理解相关的生理系统。每周课程作业包括生理学讲座、瑜伽练习、推荐阅读和可选讨论，总耗时为每周3-5小时。课程为那些对替代健康观点和古老治愈方法的科学理解感兴趣的人提供了丰富的信息和实践经验。 课程大纲： 1. 课程简介、瑜伽与生理学 2. 细胞与稳态 - 讲解细胞的基本工作原理，能量生产和信号网络，及如何减少细胞压力。 3. 遗传学 - 探讨影响健康染色体和基因调控的因素。 4. 如何阅读和解读研究 - 拆解科学文章，理解研究论文的组成部分及其重要性。 5. 神经系统 - 从细胞到生理层面探索神经系统，聚焦瑜伽对正确姿势的支持。 6. 呼吸系统 - 了解呼吸机制与应对压力的关系，并练习不同的呼吸技巧。 7. 心血管系统 - 讲解心血管系统的基本组成及运动对循环的影响。 8. 淋巴和免疫系统 - 认识淋巴系统和免疫系统，瑜伽姿势促进淋巴循环及免疫功能。 9. 骨骼肌系统 - 探索如何通过瑜伽和冥想支持健康的骨骼肌系统。 10. 肾脏系统 - 理解肾单位的功能和相关病理，瑜伽动作促进肾脏健康。 11. 消化系统 - 探讨消化系统的结构及与之相关的病理，学习促进消化的瑜伽练习。 12. 内分泌与生殖系统 - 学习内分泌系统的组成，评价压力对荷尔蒙的影响，瑜伽实践减压。 13. 慢性压力对生理的影响 - 理解压力反应的生理基础，讨论其对健康的影响。 14. 课程总结 - 综合课程所学，进行日常瑜伽练习，以促进整体健康。 该课程为追求替代健康视角和深入理解古老疗法奠定了扎实的基础。
Name:Introduction to the Course, Yoga and Physiology
Description:
Name:The Cell and Homeostasis
Description:The focus of this module is to provide a basic understanding to the workings of the trillions of cells that make up our body. The lecture provides an overview of the functioning components of the cell, energy production and signaling network of our cells. This gives us the ability to understand how cells work, and their purpose to understand cell stress and related pathologies. The yoga component of this module introduces the basics to the practice to allows us to begin building healthier cell programming and reducing cellular stress.
Name:Genetics
Description:This module defines the basics of genetics in exploration of contributing factors to healthy chromosomes and genetic regulation. By explaining the role that stress can have on cells and chromosomal wellbeing, we provide a foundation for understanding how epigenetics can be affected by repetition and being to help to promote new regulatory factors.
Name:How to Read and Interpret the Research
Description:In this module we break down a scientific article, so that we can better understand the components of a peer reviewed research paper. In understanding the sections of the paper, what they contribute to the scientific paper and discovery. In addition, the reader should be able to identify major conclusions and results from this research paper, and future studies.
Name:The Nervous System
Description:In this module we will explore the basic components of the Nervous system from a cellular to a physiological level. Particularly, we will focus on the components of the nervous system that are aided by yoga and mindfulness modalities. The yoga aspect of the module will focus on supporting proper posture and minimizing back pain.
Name:The Respiratory System
Description:This module presents an overview of the respiratory system including both the molecular functioning as well as the overall mechanisms of breathing. In understanding how and why we breath, students will have a deeper understanding of the role that breathing has in stress reduction, physiological well being and overall health. The yoga component of this lesson will focus on different breathing techniques that can be utilized to optimize wellness.
Name:The Cardiovascular System
Description:The focus of this module is to provide a basic understanding of the cardiovascular system. The lecture provides an overview of the main components of the system, as well as the mechanisms behind muscle contraction. In order to understand associated pathologies, blood pressure is also highlighted in the class. The module features an interview with Dr. Marshall Hagins, who discusses the role that yoga and meditation can have on cardiovascular pathology such as hypertension. The yoga component of this module focuses on movement to increase circulation and increase your heart rate.
Name:The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Description:The focus of this module is to provide a basic understanding and introduction to the lymphatic and immune systems. The lecture provides an overview of the main components of the lymphatic system; vessels, glands and lymph components. In addition, an overview of the immune system focuses on the primary component. These two interconnected systems are highlighted in order to understand lymph circulation as well as pathologies, such as autoimmune diseases and inflammation. The yoga component of this module focuses on postures that have sweeping movement to increase lymphatic circulation, and ones that promote a calm and healthy immune system.
Name:The Musculoskeletal System
Description:This module’s focus is to provide a basic understanding of the musculoskeletal system on both a physiological or macro level, as well as a micro level. In doing so, we will build an understanding of how yoga and meditation can help provide the foundation for a strong and health musculoskeletal system. In addition, this module features an interview with Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Michael Seidenstein, who will provide insight into how yoga can help treat and prevent orthopedic injury.
Name:The Renal System
Description:The focus of this module is to provide a basic understanding and introduction to the renal system and highlight other excretory systems. The lecture provides an overview of the functioning components of the renal system, the nephrons. The ability to understand how nephrons work, and their purpose to understand pathologies, such as high blood pressure. The yoga component of this module focuses on forward and back bends that have the ability to promote kidney health.
Name:The Digestive System
Description:This module focuses on the overall purpose and structure of the digestive system organs, and the role of their accessory organs in digestion. We will explore yoga practices that can aid in promoting healthy digestion through movement. In addition, an overview of some pathologies associated with the digestive system, and how yoga can help enhance treatment.
Name:The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Description:The focus of this module is to provide a basic understanding of the endocrine and the reproductive system. The lecture provides an overview of the main components of the endocrine system; hormones, glands and tissues/organs that are affected. In order to understand associated pathologies, specific hormones are highlighted in the class. In addition, the module goes over impact of long term stress with an in depth description of the HPA Axis. The yoga component of this module focuses on relaxing movement to decrease stress and promote a healthy endocrine system.
Name:The Affect of Chronic Stress on Human Physiology
Description:The focus of this module is to provide a physiological understanding of the stress response. The lecture provides an overview of stress as controlled by the sympathetic nervous system and the HPA axis. This gives us the ability to understand how stress can impact our bodies on a cellular, as well as, systems level and discuss related pathologies. This module is enhanced by an interview with Dr. Marshall Hagins who discusses the impact of stress on general health as well as pain. The yoga component of this module introduces breathing and meditation techniques to decrease chronic stress, and improve our overall health.
Name:Summary
Description:In this module we will integrate everything we have learned in the previous modules to enhance our overall health and wellness. The focus of this module is on practicing a short but complete practice, that can be done on a daily or weekly basis. This yoga practice was designed as part of a hypertension and yoga study, where it was able to reduce hypertension. Being able to integrate this complete practice into your daily lives is a perfect practical summary of everything that has been practiced.
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.
