Yoga for the full of body

One of the most appealing aspects of yoga, in my opinion at least, is the fact that anyone can benefit from it, regardless of age, flexibility, fitness level, or body type. Abby Lentz, a yoga instructor in Texas, is proving just that by offering classes specifically for heavier students.

"(Abby)Lentz has never been one to let her size stand in the way of what she does. In 2000 she walked the Dublin City Marathon in Ireland. She's finished the Danskin triathlon twice. She annually jumps into ice-cold water in Maryland as part of a polar bear swim fundraiser for the Special Olympics.

In 2004, the longtime yoga student become an instructor, phasing out a career in the technology publishing business. Now she teaches both traditional and heavyweight yoga classes at different locations around Austin.

She modifies poses for her heavyset students, and paces the class so they can get through it comfortably. Some poses, like inversions, shoulderstands and headstands, are off-limits. 'There are lots of other ways to get the benefits of yoga without endangering yourself because of the body weight you carry,' Lentz says."

Yoga for the full of body

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