Plus size Yoga

There is a huge market about weight loss in our world. We can see skinny models in all the magazines and low fat yogurts in our supermarkets. But what is really healthy and what is not?

It could be difficult for people with extra weight to come to a yoga class to begin with. But yoga class is your safe place where you can find balance with your Personal I. Of course as for every beginner in yoga you will need some support with using props in your practice. Here are some excellent photos which will show you that you're free to begin with and where yoga can bring you to.

1. Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend (sanskrit Prasarita Padottanasana)

This posture could be an excellent start of your practice.

Position

Stand in the middle of your mat and step your feet as wide as you can. Keep your feet parallel to the sides of your mat. Engage your quadriceps and lift your kneecaps up. If you feel that you can go forward move your upper body parallel to the floor and keep your arms on your hips.

Controindications

Lower back issues (don't do extreme forward bend)

Benefits

Activates hips joints

Weight loss

Avoids depression

Helps with headache

2. 90 degrees angle

Position

Lay down on your mat and lift you legs up to 90 degrees, it's okay if it is hard for beginning, you are free to use yoga belt to support your feet or keep your legs on lower level.

There is no contraindications for this posture, but be aware of feeling what your body is ready for. If this posture is difficult for you, try to make it near the wall and place your legs on it.

Benefits

Excellent stretch of hamstrings

Very good for abdominal area

Helps to avoid depression and stress

Here are some more photos of yoga, which are very inspiring for me and I believe you will find them inspiring for yourself.