Ep 116: Students With Wrist Pain In Your Yoga Classes? Here's How to Help!

Yoga modifications for wrist pain are essential skills for any teacher leading vinyasa or flow-based classes, yet most teacher trainings barely cover them. If you've ever noticed a student skip plank, chaturangas, or even table top pose, this episode will help you understand why and offer strategies you can incorporate into your very next class. Learn multiple practical modifications for Down Dog, Plank, Chaturanga, and Table Top that actually work. Discover how to use invitational language that creates exploration, and understand how to help students build their capacity over time. This episode is for yoga teachers who want to create truly accessible classes where students with wrist sensitivity can fully participate instead of sitting out half the poses. We'll cover:Yoga Modifications for Down Dog with Wrist PainHow to Modify Plank and Chaturanga for Wrist PainMaking Table Top and Cat-Cow Accessible for Sensitive WristsUsing Language That Reduces Threat Instead of Increasing It, andSequencing Classes for Students with Wrist SensitivityLearn why wrist warm-ups matter, how to vary weight-bearing patterns throughout class, when to offer rest breaks, and how to balance challenging sequences with recovery time. Finally, discover how thoughtful sequencing prevents repetitive strain while students build capacity.Related Episodes:Ep 114: How to Teach Yoga to Students with Lower Back PainEp 66: Staying Within Your Scope of PracticeFree Resources:10 Chaturanga Variations — Ten ways to approach Chaturanga with reduced wrist loadSequencing For Injuries — Structure accessible classes for different bodies10 Questions to Ask Injured Students — Framework for initial conversationsWant to Go Deeper?The 1st Step to Teaching Students with Pain — Get a clear roadmap for working with students who have painWithin Your Scope Workshop — Get clear on your role with injured studentsTeaching Students with Injuries 6-Month Mentorship — Get personalized feedback on your actual students. Bring your real situations and get support for the messy, real-world scenarios you're navigating. Six months of modern pain science, practical application, and community support.Click HERE to send me a text & let me know your thoughts on this episode! Support the showYouTube: Yoga with Monica BrightFreebie: Yoga Sequencing for Different InjuriesLet's connect:Check out my website: Enhanced BodyConnect with me on InstagramWanna work together? Book a Discovery CallPractice yoga in my online studio The Alliance (7-day free trial)Join my Newsletter for teachers below! Want me to discuss a topic? Click HERE to submit it!Become a supporter of the Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers Podcast! Starting at $3/ month.