How to do Bali seal (vajrasana) sequence: for folks in bigger bodies
Learn variations on Bali seal sequence (also known as vajrasana in Viniyoga) that are more accessible for folks with bigger bodies.
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Category: Yoga Poses
Knees-to-chest yoga pose for plus size bodies
Learn some ways to make knees-to-chest pose more comfortable for larger bodies.
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Restorative yoga prop setup for savasana (for pregnant folks & larger bodies)
Lying flat on the floor can be uncomfortable and painful if: you have a large chest or bigger body, you’re pregnant and lying flat is contraindicated, and/or your low back feels crunched up when you lie flat. Enter one of my favorite restorative yoga prop setups: The Recliner.
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Pigeon pose: Modifications & variations for plus size bodies
For those of us having trouble in pigeon, we’re usually experiencing: knee pain or pressure, the hip of the bent leg not grounding/touching the floor (feels unstable, like you’re hanging in your joints) or it is uncomfortable to be on hands and knees to even set up for pigeon. I made this video to address these issues. We’ll look at some creative prop setups that will help us find the sensation in the outer hip that we’re looking for in pigeon pose.
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Building core strength with variations on navasana (boat pose)
In this video, we’ll learn some techniques to work on core strength to build toward the traditional expression of boat pose. We’ll work with a chair and some props to start to instruct our bodies on the energetic actions we need to sustain this full-body-strengthening pose.
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Bridge pose: Tips, tricks, and help with props
In this video we’ll explore: pelvis awareness: how to tuck and tilt the pelvis (and where it’s supposed to be in bridge pose), should we engage the glutes or not, how to protect the low back from compression in this pose, several arm variations that work for different bodies and ranges of motion and how to use props for resistance to clarify muscular engagement for our lower body.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Forward fold modifications for larger bodies (Uttanasana)
In this video, we’ll explore modifications and variations on a standing forward fold (uttanasana) for folks in larger bodies.
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Malasana (yoga squat) modifications & variations
Malasana (yoga squat) is a much easier pose for some than it is for others. Discover why you might be having trouble in malasana, and a few prop setups that will help.
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