India, June 21 -- Bone health is often not at the forefront of focus, like gut health (your daily probiotic check) or muscle strength may be (counting every gram of protein). Not until you break a bone and the heavy cast jolts you awake, bringing this often-overlooked aspect to attention. This is where yoga steps in, and on International Yoga Day, celebrated every year on June 21, let's take a moment to understand how yoga helps strengthen bones, improve balance, and prevent injuries, particularly when Indians are more vulnerable to the risks of osteoporotic fractures.

Dr Abhijit Sawant, director and senior Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Vcare Imaging & DiagnosticCentre,Mumbai, shared with HT Lifestyle how yoga may help strengthen bones an...