Yoga for Osteoporosis

A modification of Plank Pose, Forearm Plank strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.

Named for a legendary warrior, Virabhadrasana II strengthens your quads, shoulders, and core—not to mention your stamina and inner resolve.

One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens the core and improves circulation, while providing a delicious, full-body stretch.

Extended Triangle Pose is a quintessential standing pose that stretches and strengthens the whole body.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana can be whatever you need—energizing, rejuvenating, or luxuriously restorative.

Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

Find length in your side body, from your heel to your fingertips with Extended Side Angle Pose.

This revolved variation of Utthita Parsvakonasana requires a lot of flexibility to twist so deeply and ground the back heel.

Keep young and aging bones healthy with these yoga poses.

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In Extended Hand-to-big-toe Pose, maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.

This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.

Dolphin Pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.

Say hello to leg and ankle strength as you seek stability and extend into this balancing pose, Half Moon Pose.

Need an energy boost? Urdhva Dhanurasana can help—and strengthen your arms, legs, abdomen, and spine in the process.