Evelyn (not her real name), is in her mid 70’s and comes to the Gentle Yoga classes at our studio. She has arthritis in her knees, so she uses a thick blanket when she kneels. And she moves slowly getting up and down from the floor. But, she is all smiles these days because she just got her DEXA bone scan scores back!
The DEXA T scores are the measurements of your bone health. Diagnosed with Osteopenia in 2012, Evelyn committed to try Gentle Yoga to strengthen her bones and goes twice a week. Her 2014 DEXA T scores show improved bone strength in her lumbar (low spine) and femur (upper leg bone)!
BONE STRENGTH keeps you safe from falls. And what’s so encouraging is that your bones CAN get stronger no matter what Age you are!
Take a look at this excerpt from Justine Shelton’s, Certified Viniyoga Therapist, Gentle Yoga for Healthy Knees and Hips DVD and see how Bridge Pose can help strengthen your back, hip and knees with just one connected movement. This pose is not very complicated or exciting, but it is powerful for strengthening and aligning our foundational bones – Back, Hips, Knees and Ankles.