Do you feel too big for yoga?
I can understand why, because many of the yoga postures that are popular today were designed with super skinny and flexible people in mind!
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When you look up 'yoga' on the internet, you have to scroll for a very long time before finding anyone doing yoga postures who has a bigger body.
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If you've been brave enough to give a physical yoga practice a try, you may well have found that there's not enough room to breathe let alone move! No one makes space for your curves, so all you can feel is everything getting squashed together. And the postures that are restful for everyone else are everything BUT relaxing for you!
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But this doesn't mean that you CAN'T do yoga with a bigger body.
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It just means you need a bit of extra guidance, support and encouragement from someone who is trained in Yoga for All (focused on yoga for bigger bodies) and Accessible Yoga, and has been teaching students with bigger bodies for over 5 years!
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I'm here to show you how to adapt the yoga postures to suit your body, so you never need to feel too big for yoga again! I've created this workshop exclusively for people with bigger bodies, so you have a safe and supportive place to explore how to make yoga work for you.​
Make yoga postures work for you!
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NO weight loss talk - we're not here to change YOU we're here to change YOGA to SUIT you!
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​​​Understand which types of yoga postures are most challenging with a bigger body and what you can do about it!
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Discover how to adapt yoga asana (postures) to suit you, no matter what your size​
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Learn how to make space for your body in common movements and sequences
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Join a friendly group of students who ALL have bigger bodies and face similar challenges, so we can laugh and learn together​​
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Finish the workshop knowing you understand how to adapt yoga to suit your body, and can attend any yoga class with confidence​​​
What will you learn?
In this two hour workshop I'll show you how to adapt some of the yoga postures and sequences that are most challenging for people with bigger bodies.
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Take space, make space
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Learn this simple method to make space for your body, that you can use in any yoga posture
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2. Adapting physical postures - Asana
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Learn how to make postures that are typically challenging in a bigger body feel more spacious and comfortable.
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3. Adapting sequences - Sun Salutation
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Learn how to adapt the most common sequence used in yoga to suit your body.
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​4. Playtime and Connection
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Have fun trying out all the different options, with time to chat to your fellow students so you can learn from and support each other!
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Can't wait to get started?
Frequently Asked Questions
​How big is a 'bigger body'?
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If you worry about doing yoga because of your size, and/or struggle with any yoga postures because of your size, then this workshop is for you. If you have a bigger body but it doesn't cause you any challenges with your yoga practice then you're unlikely to benefit from this workshop (unless you just like the idea of practising yoga with a group of students with bigger bodies!).
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What can I wear? I don't want to wear tight fitting yoga clothes!
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You don't need to wear yoga clothes, as long as you are wearing something comfortable that you can move freely in that's all that matters. A t-shirt and jogging bottoms is perfectly fine!
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Is this workshop suitable for complete beginners?
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Yes you are welcome to join us if you have never done yoga before. The workshop is NOT designed as an introduction to yoga, and you will be amongst students who already practise yoga, but if you want to learn how to adapt yoga to suit your body before you join a beginners course or class this is a great place to start!
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Can't wait to get started?
What do students say about this workshop?
"I recently attended Anna's 'Yoga for Bigger Bodies Workshop' and I can't recommend it enough! As this was my very first introduction to yoga, I was a bit nervous, but my experience turned out to be incredibly positive and empowering.
Anna was welcoming, compassionate and super knowledgeable. I especially appreciated how the workshop offered modifications for various poses, making yoga accessible for everyone, regardless of their experience level or body type.
It was such a wonderful morning and I look forward to attending some of Anna's regular sessions in the future"
- Natasha Young
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"Loved the workshop of yoga for bigger bodies. Anna was warm and welcoming and as it was my first experience with Yoga it was reassuring to realise yoga was for all bodies, regardless of shape, mobility or ability. Would highly recommend."
- Cath Morg
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"After dabbling with yoga over the last 30 years, Anna is by far the best teacher I have ever found. I came to Anna Banana yoga in quite a dark place last year, but now I look forward to my weekly sessions.
Recently attended the yoga for bigger bodies workshop, something I would never have attempted before. It was awesome, and to spend time with others in the same space and similar mindset, I can't wait to do the next workshop. Thank you Anna for providing a safe space to practice yoga. It doesn't have to be perfect poses, just time to be yourself."
- Jane Healey
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Sound good? Come and join us!
It's decision time!
Join this workshop on:​
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Saturday 4 October 10am-12pm - New School Rooms Radyr
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​​How much for this 2 hour workshop?
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Save £10 when you book early:
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Early Bird Price - £15 - book by Sat 20 Sep
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Standard Price - £25
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Spaces are limited to make sure I can give you personal guidance and support, and I only run this workshop once a year!
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