Yoga for Strong, Healthy Bones

Discover how Yoga asanas can help to build and maintain strong bones.
In a peer reviewed study developed and led by Dr. Loren Fishman the published results of 741 patients followed over a 10 year period show that regular practice of yoga asanas improves bone mineral density. View the study.

Yoga asanas also improve your balance, posture, strength, range of motion, and coordination, greatly reducing the risk of fracture. 
This workshop will include:

Complete instruction and practice of the 12 poses from Dr. Fishman’s yoga for osteoporosis study
Instruction in additional yoga asanas for improving overall health and strength
All yoga poses will be practiced at 3 levels: using a chair, the wall and free standing
How to sequence your asana practice for balance, variety and inspiration
Instruction in breathing practices (pranayama) that benefit overall heath
Guided relaxation for assimilating the benefits of the poses and reducing stress
Time for questions and individual assistance

Take home tools and confidence to continue a safe, effective yoga practice for health and strength.

This workshop is open to yoga students of all levels. It is also helpful to yoga teachers interested in incorporating principles of yoga for osteoporosis into their teaching.  (Note: this is not a yoga teacher training certification course).

Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities

Yoga Alliance (YA): Approximately 7 contact hours.
You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) can provide you a CE certificate with your program’s total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.

Testimonials:
Satya Greenstone's class guides one through a specific Yoga practice that is safe and effective in maintaining bone health. Satya's teachings are clear, gentle and complete. She is radiant light and passionate about helping people to have optimum health and bone health in particular. — Past Participant 
When you complete this class, you will leave empowered to follow a simple routine that will, over time, transform your bone strength leading you toward a healthy future. I highly recommend this class. — Past Participant
Satya emanates an authentic love and shares that love with the students. She was very clear, compassionate and concise. — Past Participant
Always kind and generous with her time and goodwill! She certainly knows how to have people feel included and comfortable- She’s an excellent instructor/teacher. Expectations clearly stated and paced according to her knowledge of how people learn best without stress! Supports all students! — Elizabeth H.



Tentative Schedule




THURSDAY


3–5 pm
Registration


5–6:30 pm
Integral Yoga Hatha - Mixed Level Satya Greenstone


6-6:30 pm
Meditation


6:30–7:30 pm
Dinner


7:30-7:45 pm
Orientation


7:45-9 pm
Introductions and Check-in


FRIDAY


7-8:30 am
Gentle Stretching and Guided Meditation Satya Greenstone


8–9:30 am
Breakfast


9:45-11:45 am
Series 1 Poses


12-12:30 pm
Meditation


12:45–1:30 pm
Lunch


1:30-3 pm
Be Free (Journal, Hike, Read, Rest etc.)


3-6:30 pm
Series 1 Poses and Deep Relaxation


6:30–7:15 pm
Dinner


7:45–9 pm
Q & A / Osteo Video / Yogic Sleep


SATURDAY


7-8:30 am
Joint Freeing with Hope Mell


8–9:30 am
Breakfast


9:45-11:30 am
Series 2 and Beyond


12-12:30 pm
Meditation at LOTUS


12:45–1:30 pm
Lunch


1:30-3:30 pm
Be Free (Journal, Hike, Read, Rest etc.)


3:30-5:30 pm
Balance, Modifications and Relaxation


5:30–6:15 pm
Dinner


7:30–9 pm
Satsang (Gathering of Seekers of the Truth) - Kirtan, Video of Swami Satchidananda, Speaker


SUNDAY


7-8:30 am
Yoga for Strong Bones with Satya


8–9:30 am
Breakfast


10–11:30 am
Staying Strong at Home


12-12:30 pm
Meditation


12:45–1:30 pm
Lunch