MegaYoga

I am a yoga teacher with several Mega students in class. This book really helped me understand the challenges they face and gave me GREAT ways to help them in the postures. Megan is inspirational and very upbeat. I am all about inclusion and this really has helped me to accommodate larger women. A great resource on my bookshelf!

I've been a big fan of the Just My Size yoga video for about two years. I just found out this book exists and checked it out at my local library. I'll be buying my own copy within the next couple of weeks. I love Megan's upbeat attitude and am going to try to learn to not apologize for taking up as much space as I do. I like the layout of the book and all of the pictures make it easy to figure out the poses. It's worth it to have both the DVD and book--there's a lot more info available in the book. I can't wait to see what book or DVD Megan will publish next--I think I might be a groupie!

The volume depicts various Yoga positions for beginners and intermediate practitioners of the art. The book is easy to read and well organized. For someone unfamiliar with Yoga, it is a good presentation. For example, the author appears in full color pictures performing the following Yoga movements: - circular neck stretches - hands over head with palms joined - seating position with the knees below the waist and knees folded - triangular pressure points in the shape of a triangle on the ball of the foot - lie on the back and lift the stomach upward - get down on the knees and extend one leg fully outward then extend the other leg fully outward - kneel comfortably and bow forward with hands outstretched and touching the floor - lie down on the floor with feet crawling up the wall These are just some of the many Yoga exercises depicted in full color. The acquisition is well worth the price for the valuable information provided . This book provides a good introduction for someone planning to take Yoga formally or someone who does not have the time yet would like to become familiar with the various Yoga protocols.

For too long yoga instruction has ignored the needs of larger woman. I have been in yoga classes where the question "what do I do with my boobs?" was greeted with a puzzled look from my teacher. Last year, I once again embarked on a yoga journey with the Just My Size Yoga DVD. I love it! Now, the instructor of that DVD has a book that builds on the poses and workouts highlighted in the DVD. If you have ever been in a yoga class and felt out of place because of you size, this book is for you. If you want to enjoy the benefits of yoga, but learn adaptations for your curvy figure, this book is for you. If you want to feel good, and feel better about yourself, this book is for you! MegaYoga stresses the benefits of yoga. Yoga improves health, releases stress, and builds self-esteem. MegaYoga does not, however, emphasize weight loss. Rather than setting a goal for someone you CAN BE, MegaYoga helps you love the person you ARE. It teaches the reader to love her body the way it is, and to not compare herself to others who are "thinner" or "more beautiful." The book starts out with the journey of Megan Garcia, a beautiful plus size woman and yoga teacher. Next, the reader is introduced to "MegaYoga." MegaYoga teaches the traditional Hetha Yoga, but it acknowledges the special needs of the larger student. Posture, practice, props, and "moving the flesh" are all covered with a gentle, compassionate spirit. The workout is broken down into "warm-up," "standing poses," "wall poses and inversions," "cleansing poses," and "quiet poses." While learning the poses, the book also provides a plan to help the learner grow with yoga. There are three workouts provide in the book, a 30 minute work out for the first 6 months, 60 minute workout for 6 - 18 months, and a 90 minute workout to go beyond 18 months. I highly recommend this book for all the big, beautiful woman out there who want to reap the benefits of yoga.

This is so wonderful, easy to understand, and helpful - And it's about time! I feel like most books, dvds, et. al are for skinny people already in shape, especially since that's what is featured in most of them. Thank you Ms. Garcia for such a wonderful book that makes me feel beautiful and will help me become more healthy. I long for a pilates book such as this one because the two dvds I have are clearly not for large gals. This book has wonderful instructions and insight into the challenges of the plus-sized person. I am so happy I bought this.