YOGA AND BONE DENSITY: Are you just a pose away from better bones?

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Yoga and bone density might be the most underestimated combination in women’s health after 50—and the science behind it may surprise you. 

What if 12 minutes a day could improve your DEXA scan, lower fracture risk, and support stronger bones without jumping straight to medication? 

This episode is an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Loren Fishman, breaking down the research on 12 yoga poses for bone density. If you’re in menopause or postmenopause and questioning whether prescriptions are your only option, this conversation will change how you think about exercise and aging. 

Stay with me, because yoga and bone density may be the connection your bones have been waiting for.

My Guest:

Dr. Loren Fishman, MD is a medical doctor and internationally recognized expert in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and integrative care, serving as Medical Director of Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in New York City. He is a pioneer in the treatment of piriformis syndrome, a leading authority on back pain, and has published more than 70 peer-reviewed academic articles. A dedicated yoga practitioner since 1973, Dr. Fishman uniquely bridges rigorous medical research with practical, accessible movement-based solutions for long-term health.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

• [00:05:09] Why yoga for bone density when weight-bearing and strength training are the gold standard?
• [00:06:56] How did your 12-minute yoga study for osteoporosis come about? 
• [00:08:30] What were the results when you compared yoga to doing nothing?
• [00:09:13] How does yoga compare to osteoporosis medications over time?
• [00:12:00] How does yoga actually stimulate bone growth?
• [00:14:30] Does stress play a role in bone loss—and can yoga help?
• [00:25:07] Is bone density the whole story, or is there more to fracture risk?