Online Course: Yoga Asana Practice for Healthy Bones & Joints

About half of all people over age 50 have low bone mass, says yoga teacher and wellness practitioner Beata Barnard (Savitri-Devi). Bone loss is in such high proportion that an estimated 70 percent of hip fractures are related to osteoporosis.

This epidemic among the aging population can be countered, she argues, with a program of low impact, weight-bearing yoga exercises. “This will improve strength, joint mobility, reduce stress, and calm the mind,” Barnard says.

Fear of falling is a major concern and the main reason for fractures of the hip and wrist among the elderly, she says. “The spinal column is often the problem. The thoracic area is often the area that shows signs of deterioration,” leading to the rounded back sometimes seen among seniors.

In her 4 part online course, Yoga Asana Practice for Healthy Bones, participants learn methods that can help prevent fractures and even prevent bone loss. They will improve posture and build confidence and walking, as well as improving circulation and muscle flexibility and heightening metabolism.