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Yoga to Improve a Hunched Back (Hyperkyphosis) | Ep. 43

What really causes that rounded upper back posture as we age? In this episode, Mikah Horn explores hyperkyphosis and why it’s about so much more than “standing up straight.” From movement habits and muscle imbalances to breathing, balance, bone health, and osteoporosis, this conversation unpacks the deeper reasons posture changes over time and what we can actually do to support a stronger, more resilient body.

You’ll learn why posture is one of the most important pillars of healthy aging and how gentle, intentional movement can help you move with more confidence, ease, and stability for years to come.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

What hyperkyphosis is and why it becomes more common with aging
How posture affects balance, breathing, mobility, and pain
Why “bad posture” is often much more complex than people realize
The role repetitive movement patterns and sitting play in spinal changes
How muscle imbalances between the chest and upper back develop over time
Why movement variability is essential for healthy aging
The 7 movements of the spine and why they matter
How osteoporosis and spinal compression fractures can contribute to kyphosis
Yoga poses that help strengthen the back body and support posture naturally

Posture is not about perfection. It’s about creating a body that feels supported, adaptable, and resilient. Small shifts in how you move, breathe, and care for your body can make a meaningful difference over time.

🧘 Posture Series Episodes:

Episode 7
Episode 8
Episode 9
Episode 11

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10 Things I Want Every Beginner To Know About Yoga | Ep. 60

There are so many things I wish I could go back and tell myself when I was brand new to yoga. And the funny thing is, after all these years of practicing and teaching, they’re still things I come back...

22 Syys 32min

You Don't Need to Get in Shape Before You Start Yoga | Ep. 59

New to yoga or ready to start again? Join me for my free 5-Day Yoga for Beginners Over 50 Challenge, starting September 21.Have you ever thought, “I’d really like to try yoga, but I need to get in sha...

15 Syys 9min

Flexibility for Life: It's Not About Being Bendy (Movement Longevity Series) | Ep. 58

Sign up for the FREE 5-Day Challenge starting on Sept 21: Yoga for Beginners Over 50When you feel tight, your first instinct might be to stretch harder, pull a little deeper, or stay there until the m...

8 Syys 13min

Posture Changes How You Breathe, Move, and Feel (Movement Longevity Series) | Ep. 57

Posture Changes How You Breathe, Move, and FeelPosture is the pillar most people skip. It's also the one affecting your breathing, your balance, and how much effort it takes to get through an ordinary...

1 Syys 20min

Balance is a Brain Skill You Can Improve (Movement Longevity Series) | Ep. 56

Get on the priority interest list for the new beginner yoga program coming in September!Can you actually improve your balance after 60?More than one in four adults over 65 falls every year, and less t...

25 Elo 21min

Strength from the Yoga Lens (Movement Longevity Series) | Ep. 55

Can yoga build strength after 50?If you're over 50 and wondering whether yoga is really enough to keep you strong, this episode is your answer. It's a clear look at how yoga builds real, usable streng...

18 Elo 12min

Motion is Lotion: What Stiff Joints Really Need (Movement Longevity Series) | Ep. 54

If you wake up stiff most mornings and have started to assume that's just part of getting older, there's a physiological explanation, and it's more changeable than you'd think.>> Get on the interest l...

11 Elo 15min

How Often Should You Actually Do Yoga After 50? | Ep. 53

If you're over 50 and you've been trying to figure out how often you actually need to do yoga to get the benefits, you might notice that it's hard to get a straight answer.In today's episode, I'll giv...

4 Elo 19min