With Exploring Sun Salutations, you can learn how to “choose your own adventure” when it comes to sun salutations. In these videos, we’ll learn modifications and variations on poses to make the movements safe and enjoyable for all bodies.
Whether you practice seated, at the wall, with a chair, or on the mat with props, you will learn your customized sun salutation so you can move into any yoga class and practice confidently, no matter what the teacher is cueing at the front of the class.
Maybe you find yourself asking…
Sun Salutations are the foundation of many yoga classes, and a classic example of synchronizing breath with movement. But depending on your body type, level of strength, and range of motion, some parts of the sun salutation series may be “sticky spots” for you.
Back in the day, yoga asana practices were designed for skinny teenage Indian boys. You are not a skinny teenage Indian boy! Neither am I! You just need the tools and knowledge to adapt these yoga sequences to your unique body.
With this program, you can learn how to “choose your own adventure” when it comes to sun salutations.
In these videos, we’ll learn modifications and variations on poses to make the movements safe and enjoyable for all bodies.
Whether you practice seated, at the wall, with a chair, or on the mat with props, you will learn your customized sun salutation so you can move into any yoga class and practice confidently, no matter what the teacher is cueing at the front of the class.
Here’s a sample of the video content you’ll get in this program:
What are the parts of a sun salutation?
How to practice sun salutations on the mat, with and without props
Seated sun salutations
Sun salutations using a chair for support
How to troubleshoot downward-facing dog
How to make room in forward folds
Lots of transitions for stepping forward or back in sun salutations
How to build strength for chaturanga and upward-facing dog
Exploring half sun salutations (5 minutes)
Seated vinyasa flow (25 minutes)
Morning warmup (16 minutes)
Tracking sensation in the body (45 minutes)
Slow, mindful class with props (51 minutes)
Hour long full body practice (70 minutes)
This program is appropriate for all levels, from brand new beginners to more experienced practitioners looking to mix up their practice. Yoga teachers are also welcome who would like to learn modifications for students in larger bodies, those dealing with injuries, or beginners.
18 videos you can download or stream from your computer or device
6 yoga classes ranging from 5-70 minutes
9 videos breaking down each pose, sequence, or transition step-by-step
Companion PDF with options for each pose to build your custom sequence
1 month unlimited emails to troubleshoot and get feedback on your practice
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“Just wanted to let you know that I think that the site is brilliant! I never thought I could do yoga in a bigger body and then I stumbled (accidentally!) onto Body Positive Yoga. I really like the way you demystify poses like downward facing dog. I feel really strong afterwards.”
I’m Amber Karnes, creator of Body Positive Yoga.
Yoga has been an integral part of my decade-long journey toward self-acceptance and body positivity – making peace with my body and helping others to do the same. I believe that through joyful movement and self-care, we can learn radical self-acceptance and positively experience our bodies, no matter our shape, size, age, or ability.
In my yoga teaching, I emphasize safe alignment and mindful transitions, and help you give yourself permission to honor the body you bring to the mat today, while also being empowered to learn about the body’s intelligence and power. I infuse my classes, workshops, and retreats with the foundational principles of inclusivity, agency, consent, body positivity, and self-acceptance.
Are you ready to learn how to adapt sun salutations to your unique body so you can walk confidently into any yoga class? Let’s do this together!