How do you modify yoga?
For each of the easy-to-modify yoga poses below, there are three different ways you can alter it, depending on your reasoning: reduce the depth, change the angle of the original shape, or add a prop—like a block or a yoga strap. Peterson recommends trying out each based on how your body feels in the moment.
What is a modification in yoga?
One of the important components of teaching yoga is offering modifications. A modification is generally an action that the student takes to change the posture from one shape to something different but along very similar lines.
How do you modify yoga for Beginners?
10 Modified Yoga Poses Every Beginner Should Start With
- Standing Forward Bend. Yoga beginner version: With knees bent, lean forward and place your hands on blocks.
- Downward Dog.
- Cobbler’s Pose.
- Sage Twist.
- Restorative Backbend.
- Cobra Pose.
- Side Plank.
- Lotus Pose.
Why are modifications important in yoga?
Modifications of poses allow us to experiment with what feels suitable for the body during our practice. Additionally, we may have different mental needs on a given day, and just changing the position of our hands in a pose has the potential to spark new energy in our mind and body.
How can I make yoga easier?
10 Easy Modifications You Can Make to Your Yoga Practice
- Bend your knees in Downward-Facing Dog and any forward fold.
- Drop your knee down in Lunges.
- Use blocks under your hands in Downward-Facing Dog.
- Skip Low Push Up or Chaturanga Dandasana (in Sun Salutations) and move directly to Downward-Dog from Plank.
How do you adapt to yoga poses?
We can also change the shape of the pose slightly by repositioning the arms or legs to alter the entire effect of the pose, or to target a specific body area. Some poses (like Warrior 1, for example) have 10-15 different versions without any additional props, and each version works a different part of the body.