Yoga for Osteoporosis

This podcast discusses osteoporosis, a condition affecting millions, explaining its causes, risk factors (including age and gender), and potential consequences like fractures and loss of height. It then advocates for yoga as a beneficial, low-cost treatment option, detailing several safe poses suitable for people with osteoporosis and highlighting the importance of modifications and professional consultation. Specific poses like Tree Pose and Warrior I are recommended, while others, such as forward folds and inversions, are discouraged. Finally, the article answers frequently asked questions about yoga’s effectiveness in improving bone strength and preventing fractures