Guest guest Report post Posted May 29, 1999 I used to weight train before taking up ashtanga yoga in November - should I keep weight training in addition to the naulis, two types of the sun salutations, and the standing exercises of the primary series? The question is - does ashtanga yoga have the same bone-strengthening benefits as weight training? I'm nearly 52, in the process of menopause, but in generally good health, not at all overweight, and follow a near-vegetarian diet. So far the yoga has agreed with me, and I would like to continue with the practice and improve. Any response or feedback about effect on bones would be appreciated. I haven't seen this issue addressed anywhere else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 29, 1999 It's probably true that Yoga can work against bone mass loss but remember that in Yoga you always work "just" with your body weight while in weight lifting you can increase that amount to more than bodyweight. e.g. In your ashtanga practice you might do Utkatasana that works your lower body intensely but when weight training you do squats and that additional weight probably stimulates the body to build more bone mass.<br>On the other hand , I don't think there's any studies and<br>research into this specific subject (Ashtanga vs Weights and bone loss effects) so all of the above might just be speculation on my part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites