Amber Karnes, Author at Body Positive Yoga

Keeping your chest out of your face during yoga

This video shows a quick tip for keeping your chest away from your face while you practice. I find this especially helpful in inversions, forward folds, and even savasana.

Sun salutations without coming to hands and knees

In this video, we’ll learn how to do a sun salutation without coming to hands and knees. Using blocks to bring the floor up to us and create more space for the body, we’ll learn two transitions for getting from the front to the back of your mat (and vice versa).

Shoulderstand modifications and variations with a bolster

In this video, we’ll explore two supported inversions: bridge and shoulderstand. We’ll learn how to get into the poses, and different options for the lower body once we get there.

Hero pose (virasana) modifications and prop variations

Hero pose (virasana) can be challenging and uncomfortable for lots of us. Maybe you’re experiencing knee pain, ankle pain, trouble sitting on the floor (or a block) between your heels, or a sense of “hanging” and instability in this pose. You are not alone! Let’s look at some prop setups that will make this pose more accessible for many bodies.

Dr. Sara Smith on pelvic floor health for plus size folks

On today’s podcast I’m talking to Dr. Sara Smith (Certified Wellness Coach, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Yoga Instructor) about pelvic floor health for plus size folks (and beyond).