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 7 day free trial of classes. We recommend starting with the Beginner Track and exploring what interests you. Remember, there’s no wrong way to yoga - this is YOUR practice.

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?

We recommend starting with the collections by level to see where you find yourself in your practice. Every day is different in these bodies of ours, let yourself play and explore what feels best for you. We offer new collections each month supporting physical ailments and explorations as well as emotional and mental challenges. This is YOUR practice and there is no way to get it wrong (or right). Our monthly class calendars are also hand selected by Jessamyn if you are already making too many decisions in your life. We’ve got you. 💜

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.

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