Yoga is a powerful practice for improving bone health, offering support for balance, posture, and strength—essential for osteoporosis prevention and fracture risk reduction. With poses like Tree, Locust, and Chair, you can safely build bone density while managing stress and anxiety associated with a new osteoporosis diagnosis.
Read MoreWarrior II is a foundational yoga pose, but small adjustments in alignment—especially in the feet and pelvis—can make a big difference in both safety and effectiveness. In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to set up Warrior II to protect your joints, improve balance, and build lasting strength.
Read MoreDiet plays an important part in bone health. Bone tissue stores calcium and minerals used for many processes in the body. If diet is lacking the body pulls these minerals from the bones to be used in other bodily processes. If minerals are continually pulled, bone mass may decrease. Food acts like building blocks for the body, a nutrient dense diet creates a solid base from which the body supports itself .
Read MoreEven for my patients that do not do yoga, I have incorporated Downward Dog into many of my treatments using adaptations with props and positions to accommodate the needs of the individual. Learn how to adapt to the pose in ways that benefits you!
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