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Yoga for Osteoporosis Prevention

The typical prescription for Osteoporosis is weight-bearing and impact exercise, but what if you also have osteoarthritis (common in people over 55)??

YOGA is the answer! Learn about yoga's bone-strengthening benefits in a 12 pose evidence-based sequence.

Where

4105 Ocean View Boulevard, Montrose CA, US 91029

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When

Nov 16

2014

05:00 amto09:00 am

Why is Osteoporosis dangerous? Simply put, it breaks bones. Most commonly the spine, hip and wrist. We start losing our bone mineral density at 28 at a rate of 1% annually, even with exercise and healthy diet.
The typical prescription for Osteoporosis is weight-bearing and impact exercise, but what if you also have osteoarthritis (common in people over 55)??
YOGA is the answer! Learn about yoga's bone-strengthening benefits in a 12 pose evidence-based sequence. We will cover variations from chairs to walls using a multitude of props
Location: Montrose, California

Price

$30

Price in advance.

Full Description

Osteoporosis is a global health concern, excluding no ethnic group or gender. It currently affects more than 200 million people worldwide and its incidence is only increasing as life expectancy improves. Join us in learning about Osteoporosis, how it develops, who it affects, and how it can be prevented – even reversed with YOGA!

Learn which postures are safe to practice daily to strengthen and increase the quality and density of your bones, as well as which postures to avoid. Not only can yoga strengthen your bones, it can increase flexibility, and improve balance and quality of life, which are essential in healthy aging.

Come and practice the evidence-based sequence of postures, proven by years of research to increase bone mineral density. This workshop is suitable for all students. We will use chairs, props and the wall to ensure a safe practice for everybody!

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