yoga for osteoporosis

with toni halstead & mary jo lowery

yoga can provide a means for you to be proactive with your approach to bone health. osteoporosis, known as the silent disease, affects some 10 million americans and as many as 44 million are at risk. researchers estimate that 1 out of every 2 women in america over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. this disease is also a serious threat to men’s health. almost 1.5 million american men older than 65 have osteoporosis and an additional 3.5 million are at risk.

in this workshop you will practice poses that have shown to help build strong bones, discuss postures and movements to avoid in yoga and daily living. also learn dietary options and lifestyle choices that will help you yield a healthy and strong body.

date: sun 2/19/12
time: 1-4 pm
cost: $45 by 2/09 | $55 after 2/09

registration required

member discounts automatically applied

yoga alliance approved ~ ceus offered ($5 for certificate)

prerequisite: this workshop is open to students of all levels and traditions

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event policies

• arrive 15 minutes before the start of the workshop
• all students must check in at the front desk before entering the studio
• ceu credits only issued for hours attended
• if you need to cancel your enrollment, please contact us before the start of the event. all cancellations will be charged a one time $15 administrative fee.
• for cancellations: refunds issued before 2/09. credits issued after 2/09. no credits issued on or after 2/19.
• yoga source reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. if this is necessary, a full refund will be issued