Poses

Osteoporosis

• 

  Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)

  This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.

• 

  Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

  One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.

• 

  Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

  Stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised arm.

• 

  Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

  Highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.

• 

  Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

  Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

• 

  Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)

  Named for a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, this version of Warrior Pose increases stamina.

• 

  Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

  Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.

• 

  Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)

  Maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.

• 

  Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)

  Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.

• 

  Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)

  One of three revolved variations of standing poses.

• 

  Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)

  Strengthens the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine, and gives a boost of energy.