FAQ — The Underbelly

Can I watch The Underbelly on my TV?

Yes! You can stream The Underbelly Yoga Via Roku, Apple TV, Smart TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire Stick and other connections. Using a platform but can’t find The Underbelly? Contact us and let us know.

How can I try a yoga class for free?

If you’re looking for a place to begin with your practice and you don’t already subscribe to The Underbelly, you can sign up today for a free 2 week trial of classes. We recommend starting with the Air Track, moving into Earth, and then when you’re ready, Fire.

What if I am not able to do a certain posture?

DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT. Just watch. Seriously. It’s not that big of a deal. Everyone’s gotta start somewhere, and sometimes you’re starting from solely watching.

If I'm a beginner on UB, where should I start?

If you’re a beginner and even if you’re not, we recommend starting on the Air track and going in order. Air is focused on essential postures, detailed instruction and breath work, it is a “work in” as much as a “workout”. Next, Earth track puts together all you learned in Air with grounding sequences that strengthen. Fire track brings the heat and challenges you to push through peak postures at a faster pace. After you complete the program once through, we encourage you try Seeds, Sprouts, and all our other content. Jump around to your favorite tracks and what you feel you need in the moment.

Where can I buy the props you use for yoga? What props do I need to get started?

You can always use items around the house as yoga props- a belt for a strap, books for some blocks, pillows or sofa cushions for bolsters, etc. But once you’re ready to invest in your practice, we recommend starting with 2 blocks, a strap, a bolster, & a mat! You can browse more yoga gear and accessories in our shop or check out our friends at Yoga Hustle for even more options.

How can I get a good shoulder stretch when I can’t clasp my hands behind my back?

Grab a strap! If you don’t have one, almost anything will do- a sweatshirt, a belt, some PJ pants. No need to focus on the clasping action if it isn’t accessible- just do what feels good.

I’m a beginner who is afraid of inversions, do you have any suggestions for inversion benches?

We recommend the Feetup trainer. There’s still plenty of fear to overcome once it’s time to give it a shot, but hopefully, this bench will make that fear easier to overcome.

Can I practice using a binder?

We recommend consulting your doctor or physical therapist on this matter. In the meantime, here are a few resources we found: a thread on reddit from a yogi seeking advice, pain alleviation tips from a genderqueer massage therapist, and binding safety from a binder company.

How can I make poses like cat/cow or child’s more comfortable if I have bad knees?

All postures can be adapted to be more accessible for those with tender knees, by use of modification or counterpose. If you’re experiencing a lot of discomfort in Child’s Pose, you may try a variation often called Thunderbolt Pose. It’s similar but may feel more accessible. For Cat Pose & Cow Pose- I would recommend sitting on your butt and placing your hands on your thighs or knees. I want to say that those postures are not basic- they are hard and they shine light on what makes you most vulnerable.

If the knees are tender but the sensation is bearable- cushion your knees and wrists with blankets, and focus on drawing energy and attention to your core- not sucking in your stomach, but drawing attention there so that less tension is on your knees.

This will also help strengthen your knees in the long run- not just the joints themselves but bringing more attention to the core will balance out your body energetically so it doesn’t feel like one region is taking more weight than any other region.