A Special Opportunity to Study with Gernot Huber
We are especially delighted to welcome Gernot Huber back to our community for this weekend devoted to yoga for osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Gernot brings a rare combination of specialized training, scientific understanding, and teaching experience to this important subject. He is certified in the Yoga for Osteoporosis method developed by Dr. Loren Fishman — a physician, researcher, and pioneer in the therapeutic use of yoga — and works directly with Dr. Fishman in his Manhattan practice, teaching this method to people with osteoporosis.
The science behind the practice
This isn't simply a collection of yoga poses thought to be “good for your bones.” Dr. Fishman and colleagues studied a specific 12-pose yoga practice over a 10-year period, using DEXA scans to measure changes in bone mineral density. Among participants who practiced the sequence consistently, the research found significant improvement in bone mineral density in the spine and improvement in the femur, with no yoga-related serious injuries reported.
The idea behind the practice is both elegant and practical: carefully chosen yoga poses place sustained, opposing muscular forces on the bones, providing the kind of mechanical stimulus that can encourage bones to strengthen. At the same time, yoga can improve strength, posture, balance, coordination, and range of motion — all important considerations in reducing the risk of falls and fractures.
And when bones are fragile, how we move matters. Some movements commonly encountered in yoga classes may not be appropriate for people with osteoporosis or osteopenia. This is one reason learning from a teacher with specific training in osteoporosis, rather than simply attending a general yoga class, can be so valuable.And then there's Gernot
And then there's Gernot
Just as important as what Gernot knows is the way he teaches. With a scientist's curiosity and a gifted teacher's eye, Gernot pays close attention to the person in front of him. He notices how each student actually moves and helps people understand not simply what to do, but why it matters and how to adapt the practice to their own bodies.
His background in evolutionary biology, deep knowledge of biomechanics, and years of yoga therapy experience allow him to translate sophisticated science into language that is clear, practical, and wonderfully accessible. Expect plenty of individual attention, careful observation, useful explanation — and Gernot's warmth and humor along the way.
Over the course of the weekend, participants will learn the two six-pose sequences that together make up Dr. Fishman's 12-pose Yoga for Osteoporosis practice, while also exploring posture, balance, coordination, safer movement patterns, and ways of carrying these principles off the mat and into everyday life.
No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Join us in Arlington — or live on Zoom
We're delighted to offer this workshop both in person at our Arlington studio and live via Zoom.
A significant part of Gernot's teaching is showing how seemingly small changes in posture, alignment, and movement can make a meaningful difference. That's especially important in a workshop like this one. Our studio's tracking camera will follow Gernot as he moves around the room, allowing participants joining from home to clearly see his demonstrations and the individual adjustments and refinements he offers students in the studio. A teacher in the room will also keep an eye on the Zoom chat throughout the workshop, and online participants can unmute when appropriate to ask Gernot questions directly.
We're particularly happy that this technology allows us to make Gernot's specialized teaching available to people who can't be with us physically. Whether you're in the Arlington studio or joining from your living room, you'll be able to see, hear, ask questions, and learn alongside us.
This workshop will take place in person in the Arlington Studio and on Zoom.
Yoga for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Session 1: Morning Sequence
Saturday afternoon 1-5:30 p.m.
$110
Learn the foundations of Dr. Loren Fishman’s research-based Yoga for Osteoporosis method. Gernot will teach the morning sequence while helping you understand how posture and movement patterns affect bone health, how better balance and coordination can reduce fall risk, and why practicing yoga with osteoporosis or osteopenia requires some important modifications.
Expect Gernot’s trademark attention to individual bodies, with plenty of explanation, demonstration, and opportunities for questions.
This session does not require getting down to the floor.
This workshop will take place in person in the Arlington Studio and on Zoom.
Yoga for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Session 2: Evening Sequence
Sunday afternoon, 12:30 - 3p.m.
$60
Build on Saturday’s foundation as Gernot teaches the evening sequence from Dr. Loren Fishman’s Yoga for Osteoporosis method. You’ll deepen your understanding of safer movement for bone health while continuing to explore posture, balance, coordination, and ways to adapt the practice to your own body.
This session includes floor work. Participants should be able to get down to the floor and back up, with the help of a wall or chair if needed.
Prerequisite: Attendance at Session 1 is required.
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.