I have a disability. I don’t talk about it often. Most people who know me don’t even know I have one. As I age, it gets worse. I thought I was making real progress with yoga. I love it. But even as I thought I was getting stronger, my body betrayed me. My wrist just started giving out every time I tried to practice. I can still do standing or sitting poses, but everything else is out.
So I’ve found a gym that has a pool and finding an indoor pool in Southern California is tough. I’m going to check it out tomorrow. I’m nervous about it. Everyone I’ve ever known who joined a gym gets sucked into such toxic body shaming spirals. It’s a culture I cannot stand to around. I’m hoping I can avoid that.
PolyMorpheus 
Hi! I’m a yoga teacher and would hate to have you give up your practice! Of course, I don’t know your disability but almost every pose that is typically done on 2 hands can also be done on 2 forearms. It is more challenging for most women because of the back strength it requires, but it will save your wrists. Also, I have seen students have great success with push up bars. Depending on your issue – they might help. Best!
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Thanks for the suggestions. My disability isn’t a strength issue, it’s a joint one. I plan to keep working with standing, lying, and sitting poses –
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