| Designated Posture |
Sequence Order |
Complaint/ limitation |
Modification |
*Number of Participants Using Modification |
| Supported reclining pose |
1 |
Falling asleep/snoring |
Side lying pose |
1 |
| Supported cobblers pose |
2 |
Falling asleep/snoring |
Side lying pose |
1 |
| Forward bend at table |
3 |
Unable to bend forward |
Increase height of supporting blankets |
2 |
| Instant maui |
4 |
Cold/URI |
Side lying pose |
1 |
| Instant maui |
4 |
Cold/URI |
Supported elevation of the torso and head |
1 |
| Basic relaxation pose with bolster |
5 |
Cold/URI |
side lying |
1 |
| Basic relaxation pose with bolster |
5 |
Cold/URI |
Supported reclining pose |
1 |
Supported reclining pose,
supported bound-angle pose,
instant maui, basic relaxation pose with bolster |
1,2,4, and 5 |
Pressure points from floor/mat |
Add mats, blankets, or towels to pressure points until comfort was achieved |
5 |
| General (not associated with a posture) |
N/A |
Headache |
Head wrap as demonstrated on page 91 of Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times (Lasater, 1995, Rodmell Press, Berkeley, CA) |
2 |
Supported reclining pose,
supported bound-angle pose, basic relaxation pose with bolster |
1, 2, and 5 |
Bolsters too large to fit under knees/support thighs |
Create a bolster with a smaller diameter by rolling up blanket(s) |
2 |
| Supported reclining pose, supported bound-angle pose |
1 and 2 |
Sensitive elbows |
Provide extra cushioning for restorative yoga blocks with towels |
2 |
