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Yoga for Bone Strength | Sellwood Yoga


  • Sellwood Yoga 970 Southeast 13th Avenue Portland, OR, 97214 United States (map)
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Yoga for Bone Strength and Health

May 14th 2018 -June 18th 2018
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

  • Are you concerned about falling?

  • Have you been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis?

  • Do you want to explore the kind of yoga that is proven to build bones?

Yoga has been shown in peer-reviewed publications to reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia and in over 100,000 hours of use, has caused no fractures or serious injuries of any kind.

"Yoga and medicine, used both separately and together, have tremendous healing benefits, and can minimize pain and disability." — Dr Loren Fishman


In this 6-week program attributed to Dr. Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltenstall, you will:

  • experience and practice yoga poses that build new bone

  • learn about the physiology of osteoporosis, effects of medications and what movements to avoid

  • improve your balance and co-ordination to prevent falling

Handouts and education sessions are part of this workshop series.

Earlier Event: May 12
Yoga for Better Sleep | YOGA NW
Later Event: August 29
Essential Yoga for Beginners | Unfold