Yoga for Better Bones Workshop

As we age, we all lose bone density.  We begin to round and lose muscle tone.  Numerous scientific studies indicate that weight-bearing activities increase bone density.  The challenge as we grow older is to exercise in a way that does not contribute to bone fractures or has any negative effects on our joints.  

Yoga, a weight-bearing activity, is a balanced approach that helps build better bones at any age because yoga postures are learned gradually and the weight applied to the bones is increased safely and incrementally as we become stronger.

The Space Above is offering the third class in this three-part series that will focus on:

• Strengthening muscle mass to stimulate bone building
• Improving balance and coordination to maintain agility and flexibility to avoid falling
• Increasing the range of motion to support our joints and improve our posture

Date and time

January 21, 2012, at 11:30am

This class is for all levels, and attendance at the previous two workshops is not required. Come join us and strengthen your bones!

To sign up

Click here, go to the "workshops" tab and reserve your spot!

CAVEAT:  the following yoga classes are NOT intended to replace instructions from a physician.   These practices are NOT intended for the frail or those who have previously experienced fractures from osteoporosis.  

Kathleen McCarthy 200 RYT

Kathleen is a great-grandmother.  She began her journey with Yoga in her late fifties at the Space Above under the caring and encouraging instruction of Lisa Meer-Lewis.  She completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program in 2010.  She continues to expand her yoga training by attending programs that enhance her knowledge and concerns for older students.  She has dedicated herself to developing programs that focus on being active and as pain free as possible while at the same time aging gracefully!

Comments

[Short Run Printing]

This is true! I've read some testimonies about the remarkable effect of Yoga to our health! I'm looking forward to enroll this summer! -Sarah-

[MassageTherapists Insurance]

I never attend any yoga class: but i do some Yoga poses at home for my back pain and they are really very helpful. Yoga is amazing.