Online Workshop: Gentle Yoga for Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis

Course Description

More than 67 million people in the US have osteoarthritis or osteoporosis, and the number is growing. These conditions often come together and are called the twin perils of aging. Learn the causes, potential dangers, and structural anatomy and physiology related to these conditions and what tools Yoga therapy empowers us with to impact positive change in our condition.

Justine Shelton, E-RYT500, C-IAYT, will share modifications, contraindications, and use of props and sequencing to help you lead a safe and effective class for your students with OA or osteoporosis.

Includes Chair and Mat Yoga Sequences.

After this workshop you’ll understand:

  • What is the difference between Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis
  • How to modify common poses to adjust to students with these specific issues
  • How to create a standing Asana sequence for both conditions
  • and more…

Course Outline

Module 1 Therapeutic Yoga for Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
Unit 1 Course Handout: Therapeutic Yoga for Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis  
Module 2 Video Library: Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
Unit 1 Video: Gentle Yoga Class for Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis  
Unit 2 Video: Chair Yoga Class for Osteoarthritis Relief  
Unit 3 Video: Building Strong Bones with Yoga with Sherry Zak Morris  

Sneak Preview

Did you know Osteoarthritis often sets into the hands first? Why? Because those are the joints we use most often! Here are a few Finger and Hand movements (aka “Yoga snacks”!) to bring in circulation and provide pain relief to your stiff joints.

Testimonials

“In teaching my Seniors, I’m concerned about helping them-and myself-in a way that relieves their pain and stiffness in a safe way – and not aggravating their symptoms. Justine’s clear explanation of osteoporosis and need to hold positions to strengthen and in osteopenia and osteoarthritis, to use repetitive movements, was one of several important things I absorbed from her teachings. Thank you Justine!”

Justine, you are such a powerhouse of information and experience. I’m certain I could attend this workshop annually and ALWAYS learn so many new things. I love how you weave personal experiences into your teaching – it makes the learning so rich! Love how you use humor as you teach :)”