Plus Size Yoga: Exploring Warrior
This class is an exploration of Warrior 1, 2 and 3 - all the warriors! - designed for folks who are working within a bigger body. Although it isn't strictly neccesary for the class, a bolster can sometimes help you find ease in various seated or lying postures. If you'd like to learn how to make your own bolster you can check out this short tutorial.
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Like the previous commenter, I have been a yogi for over a decade. Unfortunately, I had to make the heart breaking decisions to give up my practice for over a year due to very persistent, painful injury (Just from a trip and fall!). It happened at the conclusion of a very intense, but rewarding 8-week Ashtanga series class and I was in the best shape I’d been in for years. Luckily, I can spend time on my knees again with no pain and am trying to slowly get back in the groove. This was a perfect paced practice for me today.
I also happen to be a buxom lady like yourself, and really appreciate the modifications. I’ve been fortunate to have wonderful teachers in the past who gave great mods, but never had a teacher that looked like me. Fitness is not confined to a size range and I’m so glad that you have joined “do yoga with me!”
Not plus-size but after a couple decades of yoga, achieving a strong Intermediate level, have been side-tracked by health issues so am working my way back and searching for routines which cater to my current limitations. Sense of balance, which was always problematic, is now worse with age and time (I also use a walker) Therefore, working on hopefully regaining stability as well as rebuilding core and leg strength. Had to hold on to furniture for the standing poses of this practice...which is SO frustrating albeit necessary...but with Helen's pleasant and very 'real' cueing, relatable visuals, and permission to be 'playful' (which I really need to work on!) I definitely see potential and came away looking forward to tackling this practice again. I've enjoyed DYWM for many years; Helen is a welcome addition.
Thank you SO much for adding yoga for bigger bodies! I haven't done yoga for years because I was so frustrated trying to do the other videos, which were a struggle for me to do. It just wasn't enjoyable anymore. This was a GREAT video for beginners, and Helen gives alternatives if something is hard or uncomfortable as well as permission to be human. Yoga is finally for EVERYONE! I can't wait for more videos - keep them coming!
Love your class and mellow approach! Nice to see Plus Size options on the site. :)