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<div class="editor-content"><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” because there are few outward symptoms, and many people don’t realize they have it until they get a fracture. Meaning “porous bones,” osteoporosis is caused by demineralization and weakening of bone tissue. Osteopenia is a precursor to osteoporosis — the life stage in which bone loss happens faster than regrowth. They both cause higher susceptibility to hip, spine, and wrist fractures.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">The good news is that bones are alive. This means they can grow, become more robust, and repair themselves with the right activity. Bones grow in response to load, which is why weight-bearing exercise is so essential for bone health. Many yoga postures are weight-bearing on all four limbs, helping build bone density in the arms and legs. Yoga also puts good stress on the bones through the push and pull of muscles during contraction and stretching.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Certified yoga therapist Marnie Castor created this 7-part series specifically for bone health. The exercises in this series are gentle so as not to put undue stress on the skeleton, but taken all together, they will help you improve bone density, muscular strength, and balance.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">In the first part, you will learn how to stand. Become acquainted with your feet as a platform that supports the rest of your body and practice posture and balance.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">In the second part, Marnie will teach you about axial extension or lengthening the spine. Axial extension creates space between the vertebrae to release pressure and help avoid spinal fractures.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Part three focuses on core strength and stability, which supports your spine.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">In part four, you will learn about internal and external rotation of the legs and hips and work through several standing poses to build hip strength.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Part five is all about balance. Age-related balance loss is real, but the body can learn to balance again! Balance is critical to avoid falls (and fractures).</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">In part six, you will practice spinal rotation with a few twists to encourage spinal mobility. A flexible spine can relieve back pain and reduce the risk of spinal injury.</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">And in part seven, you will practice spinal extension exercises to straighten and strengthen the thoracic spine, allowing you to stand taller and with better posture.&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="line-height: 1.38"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Join us! This series was made for those living with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia but is beneficial for everyone.&nbsp;</span></p></div>