08/17/2009 Steps to Health: Some yoga can strengthen bones My SA: San Antonio's Home Page http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/Steps_to_Health_Some_yoga_can_strengthen_bones.html "Fishman says yoga is a safer alternative to bisphosphonates, drugs such as Fosamax intended to increase bone mass and reduce the risk of fracture in patients with osteoporosis, which can cause serious side effects."