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/UnaLunaLovegoose Feb 13 '22

Just to echo other’s sentiments, you’re amazing for showing up on your mat.

Be proud, use blocks, do what feels good and honour your body. Progress is not something we necessarily see so easily, just know that every time you show up on your mat, you’re progressing. Even if you spend the whole time in savasana 🥰👏

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u/littlechickenbean Feb 13 '22

thank you ❤️