Julia is available to teach a 90-minute workshop on Yoga for Osteoporosis, based on the 40-hour training she took five years ago with Ellen Saltonstall and Loren Fishman. After providing an explanation of what occurs with osteoporosis and why yoga is an effective antidote, she teaches the 12 Yoga for Osteoporosis poses (with modifications, as needed) with a handout on how to incorporate the program into your life.
Osteoporosis, which literally means “porous bone”, is a condition in which the bones gradually lose their normal density. Although this occurs most often in women post-menopause, it can happen at an earlier age, and it can also affect men.
When practiced daily over time, the twelve poses that comprise the Yoga for Osteoporosis program have the potential to enhance new bone growth. In addition, a consistent yoga practice of this kind builds muscle strength, supporting alignment, and improves balance – all of which help mitigate osteoporosis and its effects.
