Welcoming Gernot Huber
We are thrilled to welcome Gernot Huber back to our community for a weekend of practice, learning, and connection as we explore two specific six-pose yoga sequences that have been shown in peer-reviewed studies to significantly increase bone mineral density in people with osteoporosis. The bone density gains are comparable to those associated with leading osteoporosis medications, without the problematic side effects.
Gernot Huber is a certified teacher of this method, which was developed by Dr. Loren Fishman, a medical doctor and yoga teacher. Gernot also works with Dr. Fishman in his Manhattan practice as a yoga therapist and teaches this method to osteoporosis patients there.
In addition to learning Dr. Fishman’s osteoporosis sequences, you will learn how to improve posture, balance, coordination, and movement patterns to help reduce the risk of falls and vertebral fractures. You will also learn how and why yoga for osteoporosis differs from a regular yoga practice and how to apply safer biomechanics to daily activities.
No prior yoga experience is necessary, though some experience may be helpful.
In order to address osteoporosis most effectively, one should attend both sessions. Attendance at Session 1 required for participation in session 2. Participants should be willing to practice one or two short yoga sequences regularly to support bone mineral density.
NOTE: Bring your most recent DEXA scores if you would like Gernot to help fine-tune the practice to your specific needs.
This workshop will take place in-person in the Arlington Studio.
Yoga for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Session 1: Morning Sequence
Saturday afternoon 1-5:30 p.m.
$110
In this session, you will learn how to improve posture and movement patterns to help prevent vertebral fractures, improve balance and coordination to help prevent falls, understand the principles that make yoga for osteoporosis different from a regular yoga practice, and practice the morning yoga for osteoporosis sequence. This session does not require getting down to the floor.
This workshop will take place in-person in the Arlington Studio.
Yoga for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Session 2: Evening Sequence
Sunday afternoon, 12:30 - 3p.m.
$60
Building on the foundation established in Session 1, you will deepen your understanding of safe movement for bone health and learn the evening yoga for osteoporosis sequence. This session includes floor work, so participants should be able to get down to the floor and back up, with the help of a wall or chair if needed. Participants must have attended Session 1.
Gernot Huber has been teaching yoga and better movement full-time since 2009. His life’s passion is helping people improve their longterm wellbeing through better biomechanics, increased mindfulness, and greater joy.
Gernot teaches group and individual yoga classes in NJ and NYC, but also teaches yoga workshops in Asia, Europe, and the US. Gernot holds a B.A in literature from Stanford University, and an M.S. in Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University.
Gernot’s unique approach combines modern movement science with traditional yogic wisdom to create an integrated practice that is more beneficial but also more enjoyable. With clarity, compassion, and humor, Gernot makes his teachings accessible to students of all levels, abilities, and ages.