Yoga With Grace

Bone Building for Osteopenia & Osteoporosis

Over 44 million men and women in the United States now have low bone density or brittle bone disease called osteoporosis according to the national osteoporosis foundation. For these individuals, a slip or fall, could result in a painful bone fracture. To protect bone health, a mix of balance, weight-bearing and strengthening exercises can help.

Join me as I take you through a series of yoga poses and exercises designed to help strengthen bones and create flexibility. Exercises will include the use of chairs, blocks, and straps to help sustain and improve body alignment.

Every Tuesday at 8:30AM. Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St. Norwood, MA. 781-762-1201. Ages 60+ welcome.

Every Thursday at 9 am. Dedham Ames Senior Center, 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 781-751-9495. Ages 55+ welcome.

Chair Yoga for Posture and Balance:

Have you always wanted to improve posture and balance but don’t know the correct exercises to do so? Incorrect posture can lead to neck and back pain while poor balance can make you prone to unsteadiness and possible falls.
Certified Yoga Instructor, Grace Furnari will teach you simple yoga poses and exercises that will help strengthen muscles and improve balance through breathing and focus. Chairs will be used to help with balance training. This is a great class for men and women alike!

Every Friday at 9 AM. Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St. Norwood, MA. 781-762-1201. Ages 60+ welcome.

Every Wednesday at 10:15 am. Dedham Ames Senior Center, 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 781-751-9495. Ages 55+ welcome.

Bone Building for Osteoporosis
Over 44 million men and women in the United States now have low bone density or brittle bone disease called osteoporosis according to the national osteoporosis foundation. For these individuals, a slip or fall, could result in a painful bone fracture. To protect bone health, a mix of balance, weight-bearing and strengthening exercises can help. Join me as I take you through a series of yoga poses and exercises designed to help strengthen bones and create flexibility. Exercises will include the use of chairs, blocks, and straps to help sustain and improve body alignment.

Every Tuesday at 8:30AM. Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St. Norwood, MA. 781-762-1201. Ages 60+ welcome.

Every Thursday at 9 am. Dedham Ames Senior Center, 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 781-751-9495. Ages 55+ welcome.

Beginning Friday Jan. 2nd!

Mat Yoga for Bone Strength
A mix of balance, weight bearing and strengthening exercises to help protect bone health with instructor Grace Furnari. Class will conclude with 15 minutes of calming meditation and optional aromatherapy.

Fridays in January
11:45- 12:45pm
Please bring your own yoga mat and a pillow or blanket for neck support. Cost $3.00 (one fitness ticket). Ages 55+ welcome.
Dedham Council on Aging/ Ames Senior Center. 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 02026. 781- 751-9495.

Over 44 million men and women in the United States now have low bone density or brittle bone disease called osteoporosis according to the national osteoporosis foundation. For these individuals, a slip or fall, could result in a painful bone fracture. To protect bone health, a mix of balance, weight-bearing and strengthening exercises can help. Join me as I take you through a series of yoga poses and exercises designed to help strengthen bones and create flexibility. Exercises will include the use of chairs, blocks, and straps to help sustain and improve body alignment.

Every Tuesday at 8:30AM. Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St. Norwood, MA. 781-762-1201. Ages 60+ welcome.

Every Thursday at 9 am. Dedham Ames Senior Center, 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 781-751-9495. Ages 55+ welcome.

Beginning this Friday at the Ames Senior Center, 450 Washington St. in Dedham, MA. 781-751-9495.

Come check out my yoga classes and we will practice correct poses for bone building and strength.

Bone Building with use of chairs and light weights:

Tuesdays: 8:30 am Norwood Senior Center
Thursdays: 9 am Dedham Ames Senior Center

Bone Building on the yoga mat:
Fridays: 1pm:  Dedham Ames senior center

If you’re interested, message me for more details ! 🧘‍♀️

Yoga and Osteoporosis: The Do’s and Don’ts When it comes to osteoporosis, all yoga practices are not equal.

Beginning this Friday! We’ll focus on bone building through balance and weight-bearing exercises. And end the class with 15 minutes of calming meditation and relaxation . At the Ames Senior Center. Ages 55+ welcome.

Every Wednesday night at 5:30 PM for the month of June at the Ames Senior Center in Dedham. 450 Washington St. Dedham, MA 02026. 781-751-9495. Ages 55 + welcome.

Continuing through 2025 at both Dedham and Norwood Senior Centers! See info below.

Over 44 million men and women in the United States now have low bone density or brittle bone disease called osteoporosis according to the national osteoporosis foundation. For these individuals, a slip or fall, could result in a painful bone fracture.�To protect bone health, a mix of balance, weight-bearing and strengthening exercises can help.�Join me as I take you through a series of yoga poses and exercises designed to help strengthen bones and create flexibility. Exercises will include the use of chairs, blocks, and straps to help sustain and improve body alignment.

�Every Tuesday at 8:30AM.�Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St. Norwood, MA. 781-762-1201. Ages 60+ welcome.

Every Thursday at 9 am. Dedham Council on Aging. 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 781-751-9495. Ages 55+ welcome.