Yoga for Osteoporosis, part 6: Hips
I’m sure you’ve heard the statistics about hip fractures: a broken hip can change your life permanently. According to doctors at Johns Hopkins, “forty percent of hip fracture sufferers are …
Yoga for Osteoporosis, Part 5
Twisting There is much disagreement about whether twisting poses are beneficial for people with osteoporosis or osteopenia. However, the torqueing action created by twisting can strengthen muscles, which can help …
Yoga for Osteoporosis, part 4
In my last post, I discussed balance techniques that can be helpful to prevent falls. Here is a short yoga balancing practice: