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#2016Goals: 7 Yoga Poses That Will Inspire You To Get Active

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Image: Big Gal Yoga / Instagram

We’re one month into 2016 and with many of us dealing with winter weather, you may not feel too inspired to be active.

We don’t know about you but the plus yoga community on Instagram always has us inspired. See for yourself by searching on Instagram for hashtags like #plussizeyoga and #plussizeyogi. These women are proof that yoga is for all bodies and is an inclusive activity. YAY to inclusivity!

You may see these poses and think that it’s impossible. But that’s the beauty of yoga. It’s a versatile activity, where you can make it work for you. Research online via Google and social media to find modifying examples to perform yoga poses in a way that is comfortable for you.

There’s props you can use and great resources online such as the Big Yoga site, run by Meera Patricia Kerr, who teaches classes and also offers books and DVDs to use at home.

Read more#SizeDoesntMatter Challenge Shows That Plus Size Women Can Do Yoga Too

Here’s 7 yoga poses we saw on Instagram that are sure to inspire you to get active because if they can do it, so can you! You just have to take that first step and commit to it like these amazing ladies have done.

#1: @mynameisjessamyn

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBOo-hPkO8A/?taken-by=mynameisjessamyn

#2: @naschue

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBQxjGmrJ3T/?taken-by=naschue

#3: @unravelingjenna

https://www.instagram.com/p/BA0dTcXFeUM/?taken-by=unravelingjenna

#4: @curvygirlmeetsyoga

https://www.instagram.com/p/BA3771XqmbP/?taken-by=curvygirlmeetsyoga

#5: @glitterandlazers

#6: @canadianyogini_akb_

#7: @pesekgp

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBQ_LmsxMTt/?taken-by=pesekgp

Are you inspired yet? Here’s some links to get you started on your yoga journey, if you are.

http://supportiveyoga.com/

http://www.curvyyoga.com/

http://jessamynstanley.com/

http://bodypositiveyoga.com/

http://buddhabodyyoganyc.com/

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-yoga-tips-for-plus-size-people.html

You can do anything you set your mind to. Be inspired! Have a yoga story to share? Leave us a comment below and let us know.