45-minute Body Positive Yoga class with props (Amber Karnes)

This #WarriorWednesday, you’ve GOT to check out this 45 minute Body Positive class with Amber Karnes!

Taken straight from her video description, because I can’t explain it any better myself; Do you feel like yoga isn't for your body? Does your body "get in the way" or do you have "stuff running into other stuff?" Let's explore some common yoga poses using props for more freedom and expansion! This body-positive yoga class begins with mindful flows using the chair as a prop, progresses into strengthening standing poses, and leaves you with a backbend, twist, and a relaxing savasana.

You will need a chair without arms, two blocks, and a strap for this class. Yoga Poses or Asanas: seated sun salutations, sun salutations with chair as a prop, side angle pose, warrior 2, wide legged forward fold, bridge pose, bound angle pose, seated twist, savasana

Namaste Yogis!

Video Source; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=r9SoV84S5qk

Video Source; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=r9SoV84S5qk

Strengthening Yoga for Bigger Bodies - The Yoga Room

Check out this SUPER COOL video on Strengthening Yoga for Bigger Bodies!

Lately, I've really been called to teach more poses that incorporate strength in our classes! Videos like this are great tools to go along with our practices! :-)

Source Link; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU0HF6SiK0M

Source Link; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU0HF6SiK0M

Plus Size Yoga Routine for Beginners - Sarah Anne (YouTube)

Happy #WarriorWednesday! This week I'm featuring this very real practice from Sarah Anne's YouTube!

Video Link; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=75geMu2eQxY

Video Link; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=75geMu2eQxY

Follow along with her practice for your at home practice today (or whenever you can sit down to practice)

How to Build Strength for Chaturanga (Amber Karnes)

It's #WarriorWednesday 2-fer!

Amber has a second video explaining not only modifications for Chaturanga, but also how to build strength and help protect your body from injury. This video is more recent, but is equally as informative as the first!

Check it out!

Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7_xIbAozss&t=318s&fbclid=IwAR0W_G-m2NhsB3zB-IlvfhST4IbUxj92Z9tkPA7eSA5I-k1pOHoWmtacOEI

Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7_xIbAozss&t=318s&fbclid=IwAR0W_G-m2NhsB3zB-IlvfhST4IbUxj92Z9tkPA7eSA5I-k1pOHoWmtacOEI

Chaturanga & Upward-Facing Dog Modifications & Props (Amber Karnes)

You might have already received this video if you signed up for the February Curvy Yoga series! Today's #WarriorWednesday features Amber Karnes and her demonstration of building strength for Chaturanga (plank) and upward-facing dog!

We worked hard the last 4 weeks preparing our bodies to be able to try Chaturanga and while we may not all be there yet, we now have the tools to help us succeed within the pose!

What kinds of poses would you like to see in an upcoming Curvy Yoga series?

Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZe2q7DMNI0&t=256s&fbclid=IwAR0a_gPY3IrxLjZtWZ1J-pY7TenNf4dcD167iGQ0cH8OhR4q34hhPg0HSHk

Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZe2q7DMNI0&t=256s&fbclid=IwAR0a_gPY3IrxLjZtWZ1J-pY7TenNf4dcD167iGQ0cH8OhR4q34hhPg0HSHk

8-Minute Yoga for Self Love (Jessamyn Stanley)

Today's edition of #WarriorWednesday follows suit with our #SSYSelfLoveChallenge

Check out Jessamyn Stanley's video on Yoga for Self-Love! It's an 8 minute practice filled with love and encouragement!

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdIX8auOH_M&fbclid=IwAR30j-PNE-HWRrIgay1QuGoTKxcCgzkgsoFPC1zsCRW9tMtC7IIJ2FDHJmE

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdIX8auOH_M&fbclid=IwAR30j-PNE-HWRrIgay1QuGoTKxcCgzkgsoFPC1zsCRW9tMtC7IIJ2FDHJmE

Curvy Yoga - Chaturanga (Anna Guest-Jelley)

Happy #WarriorWednesday! Today's post features Anna Guest-Jelley and her Curvy Chaturanga (or PLANK POSE!) We're actually working on mastering this pose (and modifications) in our current 4-Week Curvy Yoga Series!

I promise it isn't as scary as it seems! :-)

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnQjQbw7kW0&fbclid=IwAR1rBJXyvHAxOPF4qsSEvSso5_p2QBWAeTYYRSxMwtdP-crl0dCtMJHPv7M

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnQjQbw7kW0&fbclid=IwAR1rBJXyvHAxOPF4qsSEvSso5_p2QBWAeTYYRSxMwtdP-crl0dCtMJHPv7M



Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnQjQbw7kW...

30-Minute Yoga Sequence for Total Beginners (Jessamyn Stanley)

Absolutely LOVING Jessamyn Stanley and her awesome YouTube videos featuring many short practices including this one; YOGA FOR BEGINNERS! A 30 minute sequence for new and experienced yogi's!

How so? Well, remember your modifications from class, and challenge yourself by holding the pose longer or by doing a different variation that makes it a little bit more challenging for you!

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkgJ82UVQ7c&fbclid=IwAR0Abl8IYa7zPcCP5MzM5UD9FzD5i1ATONVd_c3PVMxdCKkoFBL71rjHWoo

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkgJ82UVQ7c&fbclid=IwAR0Abl8IYa7zPcCP5MzM5UD9FzD5i1ATONVd_c3PVMxdCKkoFBL71rjHWoo

Knees to chest: yoga pose modifications for plus size bodies (Amber Karnes)

Happy #WarriorWednesday!

Today we take a look at Amber's 'knees to chest' modifications!

These can be especially helpful for those that have issues with the lower back!

As always, if any of these modifications are still too much, bring the feet to the mat with the knees bent and windshield wiper the knees back and forth to release the low back.

Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRVdPmv1dcQ&fbclid=IwAR0gRxcdHNsn_fnL5VhRk2JzB2l4F7lAcUcqXFkPQqqqJYJstl_x9k-c414

Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRVdPmv1dcQ&fbclid=IwAR0gRxcdHNsn_fnL5VhRk2JzB2l4F7lAcUcqXFkPQqqqJYJstl_x9k-c414

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRVdPmv1dc...

Body Positivity/Sun Salutations with Shannon Kaneshige

I'm giving you a #WarriorWednesday DOUBLE DOSE! Shannon is a new follow for me, but I am absolutely LOVING every sing thing she stands for!

Watch this sun salutation modification video and check out her post for even more inspiration!

Source Link: https://www.facebook.com/shannonkaneshige/videos/1680748905446460

Source Link: https://www.facebook.com/shannonkaneshige/videos/1680748905446460

10 Minute Plus Size Friendly Yoga Flow (Edyn Bryant)

In today's edition of #WarriorWednesday we take a look at Edyn's (of Edyn Loves Life) 10 minute Plus Size Friendly Yoga Flow!

What an awesome practice to be able to have on hand for at home!

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb9GhLz8440&fbclid=IwAR37i7znZ3_wqFgPZQP2uTJzLQuGyJrpAkqeC36-N8gkodN3tIAKmFy09GM

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb9GhLz8440&fbclid=IwAR37i7znZ3_wqFgPZQP2uTJzLQuGyJrpAkqeC36-N8gkodN3tIAKmFy09GM

Seated Sun Salutations (Amber Karnes)

Inspired by an idea from Stephanie at Better with Chardonnay and her Wannabe Wednesdays series, I thought it might be fun to start a new thread called Warrior Wednesdays!

In this new series, every Wednesday, I will be sharing with you some inspiration for your practice with tips, tricks and modifications the yoga warriors that I look up to!

First up is this video from Amber Karnes of Body Positive Yoga by Amber Karnes with her modifications for Sun Salutations. Specifically, a seated Sun Salutation practice.

Sun Salutations can be hard for bigger bodies as it is. Let alone if we also have knee injuries or other ailments that prevent us from moving within our bodies freely.

While we already practice with modifications, this is yet another way to do the infamous Sun Salutation with ease!

Try it out!

(PS: If you're looking for a down to earth fashion blogger to follow, who's wardrobe consists of functionality and comfortability GO FOLLOW STEPHANIE! she's hilarious!!!)

#WarriorWednesdays