Modifications and Variations -- For Beginners and All

Many people who have had injuries or who have chronic conditions are afraid to try yoga. Yoga seems may seem like something which only flexible people are able to do. I always tell people who are afraid of yoga, because of injuries or a perceived eternal rigidness, that yoga creates flexibility -- it is not a club for flexible people. Once that road block has been discussed it becomes very important to offer modifications as much as possible. If someone is given options, they are much more likely to feel less intimidated. Although yoga teacher trainings, like YogaFit's, offer modifications for most of the postures, it is difficult to find resources on the internet which are as detailed (especially ones that include pictures!). I have included below, the best sites I have found, so far, for modifications:

1. http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/yoga/yoga02.html
Spine Health

2. http://www.yogalearningcenter.com/asanas/
Yoga Learning Center offers online classes and shows modifications of various poses.

3. http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/index.cfm?ctsrc=tnavinchan
Yoga Journal

If anyone knows of other sites that include thorough descriptions and pictures of yoga postures and their respective modifications or variations, please post a comment with the link. Thanks!