Plus Size Yoga: A Gentle Seated Practice

Beginner I
(29 Reviews)
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This hatha yoga class is all about taking the time for some gentle stretches without transitioning up and down. Staying low to the ground, this class is created especially for students working in bigger bodies and features a series of wonderfully satisfying poses, including a modified reclined twist and Sufi grinds.

Equipment

  • Strap
  • Block
  • Bolster

Focus

  • Hips
  • Spine
  • Flexibility
  • Legs and Feet

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Plus Size Yoga
CVorra
July 5, 2021
Comment:

This class is PERFECT!!! I’ve been having trouble with my legs and feet being sore lately. And after a super long day I just didnt’ have the energy for a long class. And I also didn’t want to push my legs and feet too far with a lot of standing (I’m a larger girl so I would be putting a significant amount of weight and pressure on them) so this class was exactly what I needed. It stretched everything out and just helped me relax. THANK YOU!!! Your classes are AWESOME!

postapocalypsejen
April 18, 2020
Comment:

Are there any positions in this that should be avoided in pregnancy?

I love this practice and would love it if i could continue in my second trimester

Comment Replies

Helen Camisa
April 19, 2020
Comment:

Hello! You can definitely stick with your practice during pregnancy (though you should always chat with your doctor and make sure you are good to go), and it becomes so important to let your body guide you. If anything doesn't feel right, skip it! Whenever you hear a cue to engage the belly, for you that will only mean ten percent engagement so that you keep giving your belly space to relax and grow. It will eventually also become uncomfortable to lie on your belly, so modify and come on to your back or your side. A lot of the full bodied modifications I offer are all about making space for your body, so they will likely be helpful to you as your body begins to change. I would also encourage you to check out the wonderful prenatal classes that Do Yoga With Me offers, so that you will continue to feel comfortable and confident in your practice. Thanks so much!

csmaccath
March 30, 2020
Comment:

I want to echo other women with larger bodies in thanking you for seeing and teaching us. I felt rough today; aching joints, tiredness, but I felt better after this practice. Please keep doing what you're doing.

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Helen Camisa
April 19, 2020
Comment:

You are so welcome! I love teaching and it makes me so happy to know that seeing larger teachers invites more people to feel comfortable on the mat. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and keep enjoying your practice. :)

Wizbit13uk
March 24, 2020
Comment:

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I've been working from home for a week and decided to take up yoga again. I was so thrilled to see the plus size yoga (being plus sized myself) and I feel like I'm getting the stretch and relaxation I need!

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Helen Camisa
March 25, 2020
Comment:

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I'm so glad you are taking the time to stretch and relax. Keep enjoying your practice!