In this series we will:
✓ Learn about the physiology of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
✓ Look at current research studies by Dr. Loren Fishman on the benefits of Yoga for Osteoporosis and bone strength.
✓ Explore simple and safe yoga practices specifically designed to build bone strength, improve balance, and reduce the risk of fracture
✓ Learn about what poses are helpful and what poses are harmful.
✓ Experience the tremendous healing and relaxing benefits of yoga
Home practices will be provided!
Two 4 – week series will be offered this Winter and Spring, 2022! (Take them individually or together).
$80/Series ($40 for those who have a monthly unlimited yoga pass, contact Christy at christy@phinneyridgeyoga.com for this option)
Thursdays, Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Classes are online through Phinney Ridge Yoga’s Zoom Classroom.
Every class will be recorded and available to students for the duration of the 4-week series. This will allow you to join at your own pace even if you are not able to attend on Thursdays at Noon! We also invite you to revisit the recording as many times as you would like during the month of your series.
About the instructor: Christy Fisher
Christy is a 500-Hour certified Kripalu Yoga teacher; Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT) and a practitioner of yoga for over 25 years. Christy also holds a long time interest in somatic awareness and has been fortunate to study with pioneers including Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Martha Myers, Martha Eddy and Peggy Hackney along with receiving certification from the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies (NYC). She has also studied the Franklin Method of Imagery with Christa Rypins.
Christy enjoys teaching people of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in adapting practices to meet individual needs. Her approach is gentle yet deep and always includes an emphasis on acceptance and mindfulness. Along with directing Phinney Ridge Yoga, she has taught for the National MS Society Washington State Chapter, Cancer Lifeline, and the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Association.