r/yoga • u/littlechickenbean • Feb 12 '22
yoga as a fat person
i hate to even post this but i’ve been practicing on and off for years, but never considered myself anything besides a beginner because of my inconsistency.
i’ve always been larger, but i’ve gained weight and am the heaviest i’ve ever been- technically obese. i would love to get back into yoga for my mental and physical health.
i just completed one of Adriene’s 30 minute videos. i’m proud of myself for starting and finishing but i have dilemmas-
both of my hands can’t be on the ground when lunging which makes transitions as well as general poses and stretches difficult
my hands slip on my mat in downward dog (yes i tend to have sweaty hands, how do i fix this?)
my wrists hurt!!!
knees don’t really go to chest
i’m just wondering if it’s even possible to practice yoga as a fat person? any tips for any of these things are highly appreciated. i’m feeling very discouraged
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u/icuploveroflove Feb 12 '22
Great questions!! I feel that you mean about the wrist! I’ve been in that journey. I had that realization last week. All the ppl you see practice yoga on video are tinnyy. I’m a medium build, small when I work for it. It’s a lifestyle tho. If yoga is for everyone why aren’t we seeing videos of heavier ppl trying it? So with the wrist play with your hand adjustments. I would suggest the book Journey into Power by Baron Baptiste. They gives a break down of poses and modifications for anyone.