modifications Archives - Body Positive Yoga

Forward fold modifications for larger bodies (Uttanasana)

by Tiffani | Aug 13, 2018 | Yoga Poses | 2 |

In this video, we’ll explore modifications and variations on a standing forward fold (uttanasana) for folks in larger bodies.

Malasana (yoga squat) modifications & variations

by Amber Karnes | Oct 17, 2017 | Yoga Poses | 1 |

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.

Seated sun salutations

by Amber Karnes | Apr 21, 2017 | For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses | 1 |

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.

Modifications for Garudasana (eagle pose) in a larger body

by Amber Karnes | Jun 3, 2015 | For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses | 5 |

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)

by Amber Karnes | Mar 5, 2015 | For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses | 3 |

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.

Modifications for child’s pose (balasana)

by Amber Karnes | Jan 13, 2015 | For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses | 42 |

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.

Modifications for pigeon pose

by Amber Karnes | Aug 13, 2012 | For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses | 20 |

Knee pain or other trouble with pigeon pose? Here are some modifications that work well for beginners or plus size yogis with larger bodies.

Permission to Curve

by Amber Karnes | Jul 9, 2012 | Body Image | 10 |

Author’s note: this post is a guest contribution by Anna Guest-Jelley of Curvy Yoga. I have...

Sun Salutation modifications for plus size bodies

by Amber Karnes | Mar 22, 2012 | For Yoga Teachers, Yoga Poses | 41 |

I’ve put together a short video that shows several modification options for sun salutations including: How to prevent your boobs from suffocating you, making more room in forward folds, getting your hands to the floor (or blocks), options for plank, lowering to the floor, and the backbend, down dog alternatives, and getting your foot forward into a lunge from downward facing dog