Comments on: Can Yoga Prevent Osteoporosis? 72 Seconds Is the Magic Number

By: Alexa

Alexa — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:14:04 +0000

I am a petite Asian woman. A few years ago, another petite Asian woman in my office marched up to me (apropos of nothing) and told me I was in the high-risk category for osteoporosis. I frowned at her, my face full of skepticism. I was healthy, observed healthy habits (aside from french fries on occasion) and was capable of holding yoga poses that made burly men cry. But I googled the issue and found the stats indicating she was right. But then Jill told me about the 72 seconds rule during a YTU class and all is well with the world. And I take calcium supplements. When I remember.

By: dilshad keshwani

dilshad keshwani — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:11:05 +0000

Thanks Jill for this article. This reinforced for me what I learnt in the YTU training recently. Yes, of course, it takes time and consistent practice to build up the strength to sustain poses for 72 seconds, but it is really worth it. The more I study the body and my practice, I am amazed at the miracle of the body. How phenomenally one could reverse the age and age related issues and live fully, with the help of Yoga.

By: Basia Going

Basia Going — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:05:32 +0000

Thanks Jill, I did not know about the 72 sec. rule. I knew holding poses, tensions, weight bearing, etc… was great for building bone mass. Knowing some specifics helps. Yey, yet another nugget I will take away.

By: Andrea - Bala Yoga

Andrea - Bala Yoga — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:32:55 +0000

What many people don’t realize is that yoga is just as much about strengthening as it is about flexibility, if not more. Yoga strengthens your muscles and is a weight-bearing exercise. Yoga is much like lifting weights; you are just using your own body weight rather than dumbbells! Weight-bearing exercise not only strengthens muscles, but it also strengthens bones and prevents bone deterioration diseases, such as osteoporosis. To build bone density, definitely follow the 72-second rule, holding poses for 1 minute, 12 seconds.