Yoga in action: Let this moment mobilize you
A letter about the events that transpired in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, from Amber Karnes to her community
Read MoreA letter about the events that transpired in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, from Amber Karnes to her community
Read MoreThroughout my life, I’ve often arranged my own body to make myself appear smaller than I actually...
Read MoreAs yoga asana teachers, our words are powerful. In this post, I’ll share some do’s and don’ts that have been effective in my yoga classroom in making language and asana cues more inclusive.
Read MoreIf you’re suffering from an injury, have trouble getting up and down off the floor, or just want a new way to warm up, try sun salutations in a chair.
Read MoreChaturanga dandasana and upward-facing dog (urdhva mukha svanasana) — besides being a...
Read MoreExamining our language as yoga teachers: we do this stuff so we can love harder. Love more. Lessen suffering.
Read MoreIf you are in a larger body, perhaps you’ve groaned with frustration when your yoga teacher announces that the next pose is garudasana (eagle pose). The wrapping and tucking thighs and arms just doesn’t happen for those of us with bigger thighs, arms, or chests! Here are 4 variations for the legs and 4 variations for the arms – see what feels best in your body and create your own eagle combination!
Read MoreSavasana can be a wonderful time to relax and rest, but if you’re in a larger body or if you don’t feel comfortable lying flat on the floor, savasana can really hurt! Here are 6 options for a propped savasana.
Read MoreI have been thinking deeply about injury in asana and also how to keep my own students safe. In this post, I’d like to talk about some ideas for asana teachers to mitigate risks and make their classes a safe, welcoming, low-pressure, judgment-free environment where people can be in their bodies, nourish their bodies, connect with their breath, and reduce suffering. Help me out with your own ideas!
Read MoreChild’s pose (balasana) is a posture in yoga that is often mentioned as a “resting pose” but for those of us in larger bodies, it can be anything but restful. Without enhancements or modifications to the pose, you can end up short of breath, with too much pressure in the face, or even a serious strain or injury to the neck. Let’s look at modifications for this pose.
Read MoreHere’s a quickie on alignment! We had a question on the Body Positive Yoga Facebook page...
Read MoreIf your body is shaped less like a celery stalk and more like a butternut squash, yoga twists may feel totally uncomfortable. Find out how to safely modify twists for your body!
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