Pilates/Yoga and Overweight

FranWins · March 2012

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 · March 2012

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 · March 2012

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 · April 2012

Thanks, I will look into those! :-)

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