Service Description

Saturday 4th October , 10.30am-1.00pm Yoga for Bone Health: Supporting the Aging Body A Therapeutic Approach to Osteoporosis with Jill Harris As we age, our bodies naturally change — and so should our yoga practice. Bone health becomes a key area of focus, and understanding how to move safely and sustainably is essential. Yoga offers a unique way to maintain joint stability, muscular flexibility, and low-impact strength — all of which support a healthy skeletal system. But for those navigating osteopenia or osteoporosis, a more therapeutic approach may be needed. In this workshop, we’ll explore "Cikitsa Krama" — yoga as therapy — where postures are thoughtfully modified to meet the body where it is. Whether you’re a yoga practitioner, teacher, or therapist, you’ll come away with tools to create a safe, supportive practice for yourself or your students. What You’ll Learn: - A clear overview of osteoporosis and its stages - How to safely support bone strength and structural stability through yoga - Adaptations of familiar poses to suit different needs and conditions - A 60-minute therapeutic yoga practice, including gentle movement and Yoga Nidra, with a focus on prana and the skeletal system Handouts will be provided. Open to all levels — no prior therapeutic yoga experience necessary. Presented by Jill Harris. Jill is a Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist with over 25 years of experience guiding students of all ages and abilities. Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed by both traditional yogic wisdom and modern science.