Pilates/Yoga and Overweight

FranWins

Hey there! I've started doing pilates and yoga, but being very overweight I find it difficult to do a lot of the moves because my belly tends to get in the way.

I don't want to hurt myself doing anything improperly. Any advice?

I mostly find workout videos on Netflix, most of those tend to have models doing three different levels and I stick to the lowest/beginner moves. If anyone has specific recommendations for pilates or yoga workouts designed for larger body types, I'd love to know what they are.

blivieri

I'd like more info on this too. I had a chance to take a pilates class but they only offered it 2 nights a week. One was intermediate to advanced and the other didn't have enough attendants. I tried to garner up some additional interest with no luck. So now I'm thinking about Yoga. That is on a Saturday morning and I would like more info on that.

Anyone "larger" doing yoga or pilates that can give their 2 cents worth?:embarassed:

southernyogini

There is a good website: http://www.curvyyoga.com/resources/
Megan Garcia is also pretty popular: http://www.megayoga.com/

There are a few DVDs that I haven't personally seen but the reviews are okay:
http://www.amazon.com/HeavyWeight-Yoga-Body-Have-Today/dp/B0013BK168/ref=pd_sim_b_1
http://www.gratefulspirityoga.net/store.html

Hope this helps.

FranWins

Thanks, I will look into those! :-)