Workshops
Yoga Therapy for Better Bones
Bone Strengthening for Osteoporosis, Osteopenia and Prevention
Wednesdays, September 30 – October 28, 2026 (5 weeks)
1:30–2:30 pm at UpDog Yoga
As we age our bones naturally lose density, and over 44 million Americans have low bone mass. This can put us at greater risk of fractures, some we can recover from and some that can be much more serious. Whether you have osteoporosis, osteopenia or just want to keep your bones strong there is an approach to practicing Yoga that has been shown to safely build bone mass by Loren Fishman, MD who has been studying Yoga and bone strength for 20 years (Yi-Hsueh Lu et al., “Twelve-Minute Daily Yoga Regimen Reverses Osteoporotic Bone Loss,” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 2016 Apr; 32(2): 81–87).
In this workshop we will learn some facts about bone health, the poses used in this research, and the methods for optimizing them for increasing bone density. We will learn the three levels of practice for each pose and make sure each person is approaching the practice to their best advantage. To this end, class size will be limited.
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits by attending this workshop.
Tracy holds the highest certifications as a yoga instructor and internationally certified yoga therapist (ERYT 500, C-IAYT). In addition to practicing individual yoga therapy at UpDog, she was on staff at the Institute of Neuromuscular Medicine for 3 years.
$125 per person (includes all 5 weeks, pre-registration required)
UpDog Yoga, 210 West University, Rochester MI 48307
248-608-6668
Yoga Therapy for the Lower Back
Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:30–9 pm at UpDog Yoga
Learn safe, effective ways to stretch and strengthen your lower back and surrounding areas by using adapted Yoga postures and breathing exercises. These practices come from a traditional approach to healing and have been tested using modern research methods. Prior Yoga experience is helpful, but not required.
The movements are gentle and each person will work within their own abilities. If you have acute pain or are very sensitive to movement, an individual Yoga Therapy session might work better for you. To discuss this, please contact Tracy at tracyflynn@hotmail.com or 248-334-7381.
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits by attending this workshop.
Tracy holds the highest certifications as a yoga instructor and internationally certified yoga therapist (ERYT 500, C-IAYT). In addition to practicing individual yoga therapy at UpDog, she was on staff at the Institute of Neuromuscular Medicine for 3 years.
$35 per person ($40 at the door)
UpDog Yoga, 210 West University, Rochester MI 48307
248-608-6668
Yoga Therapy for the Hips
Friday, February 5, 2027, 7:30–9 pm at UpDog Yoga
Learn safe and effective ways to stretch and strengthen the musculature of the hips, pelvis, and sacroiliac joints. We will use adapted Yoga postures and breathing practices to release tension, improve mobility and balance musculature asymmetry. The evening will conclude with a guided relaxation and breath meditation. Prior Yoga experience is helpful, but not required.
The movements are gentle and each person will work within their own range of motion. If you have acute pain or are very sensitive to movement, an individual Yoga Therapy session might work better for you. To discuss this, please contact Tracy at tracyflynn@hotmail.com or 248-334-7381.
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits by attending this workshop.
Tracy holds the highest certifications as a yoga instructor and internationally certified yoga therapist (ERYT 500, C-IAYT). In addition to practicing individual yoga therapy at UpDog, she was on staff at the Institute of Neuromuscular Medicine for 3 years.
$35 per person ($40 at the door)
UpDog Yoga, 210 West University, Rochester MI 48307
248-608-6668