How Yoga Helps Stiff Joints and Arthritis: Motion is Lotion! | Ep. 4

How Yoga Helps Stiff Joints and Arthritis: Motion is Lotion! | Ep. 4

If your joints feel stiff or achy, it can be tempting to move less and wait until you “feel better.” But here’s the truth: your joints were made to move. In fact, movement is what keeps them healthy, nourished, and pain-free.

In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, we’ll explore why motion really is lotion for your joints, how yoga supports joint health, and why mindful, therapeutic movement is one of the best tools for arthritis and stiffness. You’ll even learn a simple, one-minute practice you can try today to give your hips both mobility and stability.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • Why your joints need movement to stay healthy
  • How yoga helps circulate synovial fluid (“joint lotion”)
  • The difference between flexibility and mobility — and why mobility matters more
  • How stronger muscles protect your joints from excess stress
  • Why variety in movement keeps joints pain-free and adaptable
  • A quick standing hip circle practice you can do anytime

About me

I’m Mikah Horn, a yoga therapist with a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. I help adults 50+ build strength, mobility, and confidence through therapeutic yoga — so they can keep moving with ease and doing what they love for years to come.

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