Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is considered a “silent disease” with no symptoms or warnings signs, but can be prevented and treated through regular weight bearing exercise with proper diet and lifestyle habits. Yoga is an excellent weight bearing exercise as it stimulates bone building for both the upper and lower body while being low-impact.

Yoga Postures
Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)
This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)
Stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised arm.

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
Highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)
Named for a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, this version of Warrior Pose increases stamina.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.

Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)
Maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.

Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)
Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)
One of three revolved variations of standing poses.

Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)
Strengthens the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine, and gives a boost of energy.


Meditation
Meditation reduces stress, calms the mind and harmonizes the endocrine system. Use one of the following by itself and/or at the beginning and end of your yoga practice: Third Eye Meditation or Healing Meditation.