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Loren Fishman, MD is a world-renowned expert in therapeutic yoga with over 100 scientific papers and 14 books. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University Medical School and has pioneered yoga treatments for osteoporosis, scoliosis, and sciatica.
"A Thomas Edison of Yoga." - William Broad, New York Times
Whether you're an experienced yoga teacher, a healthcare provider, or a total beginner looking to deepen your practice, this course offers tools to transform bone health with yoga — for yourself and others.
In just two weekends (10 hours each), you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to confidently teach a structured, medically-researched method designed to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis.
🔬 Backed: Research studies including our own pilot, have shown significant improvements in spine and femur bone density through these 12 yoga poses when practiced regularly.
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🧘 Total Time Commitment: 20 hours (Live sessions + assessment)
🎓 Certification Available: Includes practicum and written exam
✅ 20 CEUs – IAYT Certified
To earn your certification as a Yoga for Osteoporosis Instructor, you'll complete the following:
Attend all live sessions over the two weekends.
Participate actively in pose instruction, Q&A, and discussion.
Learn 12 key yoga poses, each taught in three levels:
- Beginner – Safe and gentle, ideal for those new to movement
- Intermediate – Adds complexity and balance
- Classic – Full expression of the pose
You'll be trained not just to perform and teach the poses, but also to assess others and determine which level is appropriate for their abilities.
During the second weekend, you'll demonstrate your ability to teach a selection of the poses.
A brief online exam will test your understanding of:
- Pose benefits and contraindications
- Bone health basics
- Teaching adaptations based on ability
