Curvy Yoga Resources

Curvy Yoga Classes

Curvy Yoga Practices, Tips & Modifications

Videos 

Podcasts
Written Practices 
Written modifications 

Recommended Reading

Recommended Viewing

  • HeavyWeight Yoga and HeavyWeight Yoga 2: Abby Lentz’s warm presence makes these DVDs a delight; these practices are well-sequenced for both beginner and experienced practitioners.
  • Expanding into Fullness: Sally Pugh understands curvy women’s bodies and has sequenced a lovely, gentle class for practitioners of many different sizes, abilities, and experience levels.  Throughout the video, she offers many modifications, including many using a chair (and finding a good video with chair modifications is difficult!).  For more info, check out my review of this great resource.
  • Breath Centered Yoga: Leslie Kaminoff is a yoga anatomy expert, and it shows in this video that offers sequences for a variety of different bodies.  Megan Garcia is the curvy yoga student in this video; don’t miss the commentary track where Leslie and Megan discuss modifications for curvy bodies.

Curvy Yogis Everywhere: Online Community

Curvy yogis are everywhere!  And it’s freakin’ amazing.  To join our community, ask questions, and share ideas, please visit our Google Group. This group is for curvy yoga students, teachers, and allies.  This group is body positive and is a great place to ask questions and share ideas with other yogis invested in yoga for every body.

For Teachers

Are you interested in making your classes curvy friendly? Check out these pieces I’ve written for some tips:

Also, if you want to develop your own teaching niche, or if you’re ready to certify in teaching Curvy Yoga, click here to learn more about how to make that happen!

Teachers Offering Yoga for Curvy Bodies

Note: This list is provided for informational purposes only.  The above teachers have not trained with Curvy Yoga.

Recommended Shops for Curvy Clothes

  • Old Navy: They have an affordable and comfortable selection of plus-sized yoga clothes.  Don’t try to go to the store for this, though; their women’s plus collection is only online.
  • Athleta: Athleta offers some excellent performance (e.g. wicking) options.
  • Danskin: I love their leotards for non-slip options underneath my shirts.
  • Junonia: This site offers clothes for a variety of fitness activities, including yoga.
  • Lane Bryant: While their selection of active-wear is limited, I still like wearing some of their tops: mix and match fun!
  • Alight: This site offers a variety of activewear in a great range of sizes.
  • Target: Depending on your local store, their plus-sized offerings may be limited.  However, they have quite a selection to choose from online.
  • Columbia: They offer a variety of different options, including outdoor stuff.
  • Land’s End: They have yoga pants in sizes 1x-3x.
  • Decent Exposures: Great array of clothes in a variety of sizes.