
08/12/2025
https://www.mayashaktiwellness.com/yoga-blog/modifying-a-yoga-pose
How do private yoga sessions benefit you? When I work with you one on one, I am able to give you personalized attention that I am not always able to offer in a larger group setting. One important aspect of private lessons is offering modifications.
A modification of a yoga pose is simply a communication that suggests a change to the alignment of a pose. I may ask you to back out of a shape a little bit or change it slightly, so the pose is more stable or more energetically expressed. If needed, I may gently adjust your body or offer a prop to help you.
There should not be any struggle with your yoga practice. This does not mean that you should not challenge yourself, it means to challenge yourself within safe boundaries. If I see you struggling, I’m going to look for the source of the struggle, and assist you.
A modification of a Yoga pose is simply a communication that suggests a change to the alignment of a pose. I may ask you to back out of a shape a little bit or change it slightly, so the pose is more stable or more energetically expressed.