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11 Tips for Teaching Yoga Students with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that is characterized by porous, weakened bones. It usually presents as low bone mass (decrease in bone quantity) and deterioration of the microarchitecture of bones (decrease... Read more
Exercise Lowers Fracture Risk as We Age
It is not uncommon for older people who are mainly sedentary to be somewhat apprehensive about starting an exercise routine. Their worries may include not having the strength or stamina to be able to complete... Read more
4 Bone-Building Yoga Poses
As we age, it’s normal to lose some bone mass. But losing an excessive amount can lead to fractures of the hip and spine, loss of height, rounding of the upper back and limited mobility. Unfortunately, bone... Read moreFeatured Courses
While millions of Americans suffer from pain in the low back and pelvis, many back and hip issues are actually the result of sacroiliac instability (SI), i.e. an imbalance in the sacroiliac joint, which often goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated. Alarmingly, yoga practitioners appear to...Read more
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe...Read more
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and integrate these into our...Read more
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops...Read more
Strength Building: How Long to Hold Poses
In the past, I have given some guidelines on how to use yoga poses to increase or maintain the strength of both your bones and muscles. Based on some new information I have learned, I’d like to revisit my... Read more
New Research Casts Doubt on Benefits of Osteoporosis Drugs
Are millions of women putting up with the undesirable side effects of osteoporosis drugs and not getting the hip fracture-preventing benefits that they are hoping for? And, do efforts to improve balance and... Read more
4 Surprising Facts about Longevity
Want to know the secret to longevity? Psychology matters at least as much as biology. Have you ever noticed that in spite of the media blitz urging you to eat veggies and pump weights, some of the most health-... Read more
Early Onset Osteoporosis Is a Concern for Millions
Most people think osteoporosis mainly affects older women. However, increasingly, younger people with chronic medical conditions are being afflicated by the bone density loss associated with osteoporosis... Read more
Turning Back the Clock - Progressive Resistance Training Key to Preventing Muscle Loss
Did you know that after age 50 a sedentary person could lose up to 0.4 pounds of muscle in a year? However with strength-training exercises, including yoga and resistance training, you can increase muscle mass... Read more
For Strong Bones, Exercise More Important Than Calcium Supplements
A recent study from researchers at the University of Melbourne found that, when it comes to increasing bone density, ingesting calcium and Vitamin D isn’t enough: exercise may be the deciding factor in... Read more