Yoga and Osteoporosis Workshop, Explore Moving Safely with Confidence

The next Osteoporosis and Yoga Workshop is Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Learn what postures to avoid and how you can modify postures to gain the same benefits and target, while being safe for your bones.  Learn more on our event page.

Practice with Leesann! 💝 There are 4 opportunities this week to practice with Leesann. Leesann will be visiting us from California and sharing her expertise and peaceful heart with us. ❤️❤️❤️  We hope you can join her for one, some or all of the following offerings. 

According to The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, there are 10 million Americans who have osteoporosis and another 44 million Americans have low bone density. This means there are 54 million people in the United States who are at risk of bone fractures. Osteoporosis is called a silent disease because often the first noticeable sign of osteoporosis is a fracture. Surgeon General’s report estimated that this year 1.5 million individuals would suffer a fracture caused by bone disease. Both institutions state that currently half of all adults age 50 and older are likely to have or be at risk of developing osteoporosis of the hip, while even more will be at risk of developing osteoporosis anywhere in the skeleton. 

Having osteoporosis shouldn’t prevent you from engaging in physical activity. Movement such as those done in yoga can support healthy bones. A 2016 study reported that 12 minutes of yoga appeared to raise bone mineral density in the spine and the femur safely. Yoga is also good for your balance, flexibility, brain and more. However, not all yoga postures are beneficial for everybody’s skeleton. Some yoga postures and movements are associated with risks for those with osteoporosis. Therefore, it is important to equip yourself with knowledge about what movements are safe and what movements should be avoided. 

It is safe to do yoga if you have osteoporosis. 

  • Gentle back bends such as sphinx pose strengthen the back.

  • Standing poses such as chair pose can strengthen your legs. 

  • Hip Hinges stretch the back and help you practice picking up things safely.

  • Keep in mind that flexing the spine (rounding the back) puts a lot of load on the front of vertebrae which can lead to fractures.

  • Always check with your medical provider to make sure yoga is safe for your medical history. 

Be proactive about your bone health and learn how to move safely in yoga and as you do daily activities. 

Osteoporosis & Practicing or Teaching Yoga Workshop

When: December 2nd OR December 9th

Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Cost: $38 (included with Blue and Gold Subscriptions) 

Register: Sign up is through Momence. 

In Person is full on December 2nd, but you can put your name on Waiting List for December 2nd In Person Option OR Sign Up for December 2nd Online Option.

New Date Added on December 9th. Sign Up for December 9th In Person Option OR Sign Up for December 9th Online Option.

Attend this 4-hour workshop taught by Sam Sather, a certified yoga therapist and RN, to learn how to practice or teach yoga for those at risk for fractures from osteoporosis. The workshop will include lecture, lots application of information in movement to support the attendees transfer of knowledge into practice. 

If you have questions, reach out to us at info@dogwoodstudioyoga.com. We are here to help.

SAM Sather, founder of Dogwood Studios, is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) and an Insight Yoga Institute (IYI) endorsed teacher. She individualizes the yoga practice with appropriate modifications for participants’ unique bodies and medical histories with a focus on finding calm and improving health. She offers several live, online and in person yoga classes as well as private sessions so you can focus on your needs one-on-one.