Fitness and Exercise: Yoga for Osteoporosis

Yoga's gentle, low impact movements are ideal for those with osteopenia ( the stage before osteoporosis), osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. With regular practise, yoga will help to lubricate joints and keep them moving smoothly; improve strength; flexibility, balance, co-ordination, endurance, muscle mass, agility and energy level - all important for adults with osteoporosis.

This online course is suitable for all ages and abilities, for beginners and those who already have previous knowledge of yoga practices for osteoporosis. It is suitable for those with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis often experienced alongside osteoporosis. Your 'approach' to yoga and 'how' you practise will also help you to develop an increased level of awareness which in turn will lead to practising with an increased attentiveness to your body - getting to know yourself by listening to your body's feedback and responding appropriately. By the end of the course, you will be able to practise and extend your learning of postures for strength, alignment, stamina, posture and balance.

Yoga will help to improve posture; create better balance; increase range of movement; improve strength; refine your co-ordination; lower blood pressure and alleviate stress and anxiety.