How can I modify Downward Dog for a lady that is heavy ?

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She is a young woman, fairly overweight and says she cannot support her weight when in the downward dog position

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Teresa

Until the person in question has gained an appropriate level of fitness why not try breaking down the movement into segments.

The downward dog is combined wrist extension, shoulder flexion to approximately 170-190 degrees, hip flexion to 90ish degrees and full dorsi flexion.

Have the person work on these isolated positions and integrate them all once they are prepared to tolerate the downward dog position.