MegaYoga: The First Yoga Program for Curvy Women

by Megan Garcia, Kellie Walsh (Photographer)

A practical introduction to yoga for the plus-sized woman introduces a series of specialized poses, simple props, and encouragement to help large women achieve the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga, with clear, step-by-step instructions, full-color photography, and specially modified routines. Original.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 29, 2006

Reviews

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is truly amazing. I've done yoga for years now, every once in awhile, but I've had a hard time deepening my practice. I'm very flexible, but there's some things bigger bodies can't as easily do. Garcia's book offers dozens of modifications for fat women to better their practice of yoga. In a positive writing style focused on solutions and encouragement, I became more confident. The book is full of pictures and the instructions are clear and cross-referenced. The book even includes routines and instructions for building a sequence that fits your needs best.

[Cheryl Hager · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm new to yoga and plus sized. I ordered a bunch of dvds from my library, so I could buy my favorite. I found this book after--no dvd though. still helpful as I have found the modifications more applicable to me than the easy or beginner yoga dvds.

[Samira · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful introduction to the practice of yoga for body types that have traditionally been marginalized. Megan helps you to discover the strength within your own body- by providing participants with a language of affirmation rather than negation. The only downside is the absence of a supporting DVD.

[Melinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed seeing the author in the asanas. I liked the color photos and the adjustments were helpful. I think that this book might not be as helpful if you are a more advanced big bodied yogi. I think that it's a great intro to basics and general modifications. Paired with her Just My Size yoga DVD and it should be helpful for beginning to intermediate yoga students.

[maxie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Though I'm not exactly plus-sized, i have a serious lack of flexibility so I was hoping that the modified poses would be easier for me to follow. Well some of the advice was useful but the plus-sized stuff doesn't really apply. The pictures and instructions are really clear so that's great too.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's nice to see a yogi who is not reed-thin, yet flexible and strong. Modifications for the more challenging poses allow you to gain the same benefits. This book is good for the beginner as well as the more experienced practitioner.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay. Most modifications I all ready knew.

[Doreva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for yoga practice for women of size, or anyone with special physical constraints who still wishes to learn and practice yoga.

[Pia Bergqvist · Rating 3 out of 5]

This books is an open invitation for women with non-yoga bodies to enjoy yoga in an accepting and non-judgemental way.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good program.