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       osteoporosis
   DIR By: Laura
       Date: November 4, 2016, 4:22 pm
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       Just got a new private student who was referred for
       osteoporosis. Another student in a CVU class wanted to know if
       it was dangerous to do neck rotations if she had osteopenia. She
       was pretty confused about why any particular movement might or
       might not be risky with osteoporosis.   Thoughts, knowledge,
       questions, etc. regarding Yoga and osteoporosis?
       Laura
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       Re: osteoporosis
   DIR By: lizzyinvt
       Date: November 4, 2016, 5:47 pm
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       Hi - My pony has been extremely sick this week (hospitalization
       in Milton etc etc) and this has been consuming every spare
       moment, so forgive my silence.  I hope to be back on board
       soon.....
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       Re: osteoporosis
   DIR By: dzigic
       Date: November 7, 2016, 8:44 pm
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       I am a half way through this article
  HTML http://www.yogajournal.com/article/practice-section/standing-strong/
  HTML http://www.yogajournal.com/article/practice-section/standing-strong/,<br
       />and osteoporosis seems a very thin line to walk. Generally, it
       seems that twists and forward bends are a big no-no. On the
       other hand, research shows that some twists are the only way to
       strengthen the anterior spine. Also, cat pose and any other pose
       that causes spine rounding can cause micro fractures, so these
       should be avoided. On the other side, any weight bearing
       postures, such table, plank, or any form of push ups are good.
       Also, jumping (working against the gravity) is good - like we do
       sometimes when we jump from the mountain into wide stands or
       vsv.
       The most interesting part for me was the fact that the stress
       affects bone remodeling, so any form of meditation (savasana) is
       good"because these practices can shift the balance in the
       autonomic nervous system from sympathetic to parasympathetic
       dominance, which in turn can promote a better ratio of old bone
       being broken down and new bone being built. In addition, these
       practices increase balance, reduce the fear of falling, and
       elevate mood, which research demonstrates are key for
       maintaining bone health."
       (
  HTML http://www.yogajournal.com/article/practice-section/standing-strong/).
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       Re: osteoporosis
   DIR By: Laura
       Date: November 8, 2016, 7:05 am
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       Very good summary. I always ask new students if they have any
       injuries or medical conditions. but I don't ask specifically
       about osteoporosis. perhaps we should start. I am seriously
       considering a specialized class for people with osteoporosis....
       thoughts?
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