I’ve got another curvy modifications vid for you today! I received several requests for this one, so I hope this video gives you some options to explore. I made this with the intention that these are things you can do in a group class, when you usually have less time to use a bunch of props to get comfy. You can obviously use these in home practice, too, but you could also use any of your favorite restorative poses as a cooling transition when you’re in the comfort of your own home and have things like a mountain of props (or just a bunch of pillows from your bed) at your disposal.
Please be sure to share your favorite modifications in comments!
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great video Anna. just to add to your suggestions, many of my curvy yoga peeps find putting their forehead on the floor difficult so I suggest folding one or both arms and resting your forehead on your arms instead of stretching them out of that is uncomfortable…I know I like it. peace!
Wonderful suggestion, Candy! Thanks!!
Yes, folded arms, a block also works well – not uncomfortable like you would think.
I will definitely give this a try–thanks!!
Great video. I definitely do the wide knees thing. During a faster flow class when I can’t take the time to widen knees every time (like if we’re going right back up into down dog), I sometimes sit back as far as I can on my heels, make two fists, and stack both hands. That way I have something to rest my forehead on and it isn’t just hanging.
Love this tip, Amber! Thanks!!
Thank you for the video Anna!
Thanks for another great video and introducing us to Ginger. I thought doing the puppy pose would have brought her to the mat! Also, do you have any suggestions for a gal with a really curvy butt – I hate that I end up flashing a little crack cleavage if I am not careful.
Love the videos Anna! One thing I like to do in a group when I know that we are going to take a couple of breaths in child’s pose is to take the bolster lengthwise (vertically) under the body to support the entire torso and head. I find this helps to bring the bottom closer to the heels and to feel that gentle rounding of the low back.
Excellent — thanks, Sheryl!