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

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

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

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

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.

Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYvz08n0JOo

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