Yoga for Bone Health

Did you know that one in two women and up to one in four men over age 50 are affected by low bone mass or osteoporosis? And that it often goes undiagnosed until there is significant bone loss or even a fracture. The good news is that there are safe and effective ways to support bone strength and mobility—starting with awareness and mindful movement.

Gauri Devi (Marta Shedletsky), a certified yoga therapist and experienced Sivananda teacher, specializes in bone health and is trained in Dr. Loren Fishman’s method of yoga for osteoporosis. She will explain how bones function, how they renew themselves, and what leads to gradually losing bone density over time. You’ll understand who is most at risk for osteoporosis, why it develops, and—most importantly—how it can be prevented and even reversed through targeted yoga practices and simple lifestyle changes.

This workshop includes:

• An overview of how bones grow, strengthen, and break down
• The main causes and risk factors for osteoporosis and osteopenia
• A demonstration of selected yoga postures shown to improve bone density, with an explanation of how they can be safely adapted
• Discussion of methods used to diagnose low bone mass
• Lifestyle strategies that support bone health and long-term mobility

The workshop blends lecture, discussion, and demonstration. Gauri Devi brings clear instruction and practical insight drawn from her experience as both a yoga therapist and a longtime Sivananda teacher.

Offered as 1 afternoon workshop (subject to change).

Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.