Pose Breakdown
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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