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Yoga in action: Let this moment mobilize you

For Yoga Teachers

A letter about the events that transpired in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, from Amber Karnes to her community

Unlearning the shame we feel about being out of breath

Body Image, For Yoga Teachers

Throughout my life, I’ve often arranged my own body to make myself appear smaller than I actually...

Making Yoga More Inclusive: Language Do’s and Don’ts for Teachers

For Yoga Teachers

As 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.

Seated sun salutations

For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses

If 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.

Chaturanga & Upward-Facing Dog: Modifications & props

For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses

Chaturanga dandasana and upward-facing dog (urdhva mukha svanasana) — besides being a...

Honing our language as yoga teachers: trauma-sensitive verbal cues

For Yoga Teachers

Examining our language as yoga teachers: we do this stuff so we can love harder. Love more. Lessen suffering.

Modifications for Garudasana (eagle pose) in a larger body

For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses

If 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!

Plus size yoga options for savasana (corpse pose)

For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses

Savasana 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.

Ideas for keeping students safe and preventing injury in yoga (asana) classes

For Yoga Teachers

I 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!

Modifications for child’s pose (balasana)

For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses

Child’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.

Keeping a neutral pelvis – what does that mean?

For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses

Here’s a quickie on alignment! We had a question on the Body Positive Yoga Facebook page...

Modifications for yoga twists (and tips on making friends with your belly)

Body Image, For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses

If 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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