Yoga for Osteoporosis: Online Certification Course

Become a certified instructor in the only yoga method clinically proven to increase bone mineral density.

Course Overview

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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Course Dates & Format

Live Online via Zoom
All sessions are Eastern Time (ET)

Weekend 1:

Friday, July 18 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, July 19 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 20 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Weekend 2:

Friday, July 25 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, July 26 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 27 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🧘 Total Time Commitment: 20 hours (Live sessions + assessment)
🎓 Certification Available: Includes practicum and written exam
✅ 20 CEUs – IAYT Certified

How Certification Works

To earn your certification as a Yoga for Osteoporosis Instructor, you'll complete the following:

Course Attendance

Attend all live sessions over the two weekends.
Participate actively in pose instruction, Q&A, and discussion.

Pose Mastery & Levels

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.

Teaching Practicum

During the second weekend, you'll demonstrate your ability to teach a selection of the poses.

Written Exam

A brief online exam will test your understanding of:
- Pose benefits and contraindications
- Bone health basics
- Teaching adaptations based on ability

What Participants Are Saying

“This is at the top of all programs I've taken at Kripalu in the past 30 years.”
“Amazing workshop… Everyone was engaged, regardless of experience.”
“If you only go to one more workshop in your life, this is it.” – A.M., Baltimore
“Everything was valuable. The most interactive yoga training I’ve taken online.”

Course Includes:

  • 20 hours of live instruction
  • Digital course workbook & resources
  • Teaching practicum & written assessment
  • Official Certificate of Completion
  • 20 CEUs (IAYT approved)

Course Fee: $700

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