The Graceful Aging Series
Instant Access Online Class
Graceful Aging:
Osteoporosis
Strength-forward yoga for your bones, balance, and posture. Grounded in science. Available now to watch at your own pace.
Mary Richards · Lizzie Lasater
Osteoporosis is scary. But there is a lot you can do.
Osteoporosis is scary because it often develops silently. In fact, it can begin in your 40s, and you may not realize it is happening until decades later.
Maybe you have already received the diagnosis. Maybe you are watching your mother shrink. Maybe your last bone scan made you nervous. Whatever brought you here, you are right to take this seriously.
The good news is that your bones are living tissue. They respond to load. It is not too late to build strength, improve your balance, and reduce your risk of fracture.
But not all movement is created equal. Some exercises support bone health. Others can increase risk. What you need is clear, evidence-informed guidance from someone who understands both osteoporosis and movement.
That is exactly what you'll find in this workshop.
Yoga therapist Mary Richards, MS, C-IAYT, has been teaching since 1992. In this two-and-a-half-hour class, she shares practical tools to help you build strength, support your bones, improve balance, and move with greater confidence.
More than 660 yogis have already enrolled in Graceful Aging: Osteoporosis to learn how to support their bones, balance, and long-term health.
What you will learn:
- The surprising reason many experienced yoga practitioners need a different approach after an osteoporosis diagnosis
- Why protecting your bones has less to do with being careful and more to do with developing the right kind of strength
- The everyday movement pattern linked to many vertebral fractures and what seasoned yogis often miss about it
- How stronger hips, a more stable core, and better balance work together to help prevent the falls that change lives
- What "graceful aging" looks like when strength becomes the foundation and flexibility becomes the bonus
Instant Access
Start learning today; when you enroll, you'll receive immediate access to:
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The complete 2.5-hour workshop replay
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The downloadable practice guide with exercises, teaching notes, and key takeaways
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A strength-forward approach to osteoporosis designed to support better posture, balance, mobility, and confidence
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Practical modifications and movement principles you can apply right away
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Three years of access so you can revisit the material to support your home practice
- Watch at your own pace. Return to the lessons as often as you'd like.
Ready to move with more strength, confidence, and stability?
Learn how to adapt your practice for osteoporosis while continuing to enjoy the yoga you love. Get instant access to the workshop replay, PDF guide, and strength-forward approach to healthy aging.
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Instant Access
$49.00
Regular price
Mary’s teaching changes how you see the body and your practice.
But don’t take our word for it. Read what students say in their 5-star reviews:
The Chair IS Challenging
debbie
If you want to learn how to craft a thoughtful strength-building chair yoga sequence, this is the course for you!
If you want to learn how to craft a thoughtful strength-building chair yoga sequence, this is the course for you!
Read LessChairography!
Maureen
An eye-opening understanding of chair yoga and anatomy in asana.
An eye-opening understanding of chair yoga and anatomy in asana.
Read LessExcellent!
Judy
I never knew chair yoga could be so engaging AND challenging. Spot on explanations from Mary and Lizzie!
I never knew chair yoga could be so engaging AND challenging. Spot on explanations from Mary and Lizzie!
Read LessBrilliant!
sarah
This was so good. Lizzie asked all the questions I had and Mary was a superb instructor - as always.
This was so good. Lizzie asked all the questions I had and Mary was a superb instructor - as always.
Read LessMy Students Benefit Too
Barbara
Excellent and useful information which I will be introducing to my Chair Yoga Class tomorrow!
Excellent and useful information which I will be introducing to my Chair Yoga Class tomorrow!
Read LessWOW
catherine
I greatly benefitted from these teachings, and so will my students.
I greatly benefitted from these teachings, and so will my students.
Read LessA Revelation!
Daniela
This course helped me overcome a very difficult time. An instrument to keep always at hand.
This course helped me overcome a very difficult time. An instrument to keep always at hand.
Read LessShifted My Perspective
ankur
This course open up a whole new perspective of how and why rest can change way we operate in the world.
This course open up a whole new perspective of how and why rest can change way we operate in the world.
Read LessWonderful!
Lori
Accessible, well paced, and incredibly informative. I look forward to more!
Accessible, well paced, and incredibly informative. I look forward to more!
Read LessMeet Your Teachers:
Mary Richards
Mary Richards is a yoga therapist, educator, and author of Teach People, Not Poses, known for her intelligent, anatomy-informed approach to practice. She blends science and humor with practical wisdom, helping students experience strength, mobility, and self-awareness through functional movement. Her teaching combines precision and curiosity, inviting you to explore how your body works best.
Lizzie Lasater
Lizzie Lasater is a designer, educator, and second-generation yoga teacher who hosts this Graceful Aging Series. With a master’s degree from Columbia University and twenty years of teaching, she blends design and yoga to create inspiring learning experiences. Lizzie lives in Salzburg with her husband and twin boys, teaching online and writing about creativity, embodiment, and practical self-care.
FAQ
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How do I access the workshop?
Immediately after enrolling, you'll receive access to the full workshop replay and downloadable PDF guide. Watch at your own pace and revisit the material whenever you'd like.
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Do I need any props?
A sturdy chair, yoga mat, strap (or belt), blankets, and one or two blocks are recommended. Optional resistance bands or light dumbbells can be used for some strengthening exercises.
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Can I earn continuing education credit?
Yes. This workshop qualifies for 3 non-contact continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.
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Is this workshop appropriate if I have osteopenia as well as osteoporosis?
Yes. The principles taught in this workshop are relevant for students and teachers seeking a safer, strength-forward approach to supporting bone health.
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What is the refund policy?
Because this is a digital product with immediate access to the replay and downloadable materials, all sales are final.