Body Acceptance
Make peace with your body. Together we’ll explore how to honor the body you’re in today, subvert oppressive beauty standards, and forge our own radical notions of self-image and worth.
Make peace with your body. Together we’ll explore how to honor the body you’re in today, subvert oppressive beauty standards, and forge our own radical notions of self-image and worth.
There’s no one right way to practice yoga, and that’s the whole point. This collection with guest teacher Shannon Kaneshige will help you figure out what you need, find time for it, and build a practice on and off the mat that fits your life and your body.
Explore this foundational yoga sequence. Depending on your body type, level of strength, and range of motion, sun salutations might seem like your nemesis. Let’s break down all the postures in surya namaskara and learn variations and adaptations to make the sequence safe and enjoyable for all bodies.
Avoid getting up and down off the floor. Whether you have trouble being on hands and knees, find it difficult to get up and down off the floor, or you just want to keep things simple, these practices don’t require you to get up and down off the floor. There are an assortment of practices: standing, in a chair, and completely on the floor.
Tools to help you teach with more confidence, clarity, and inclusivity
Whether you’re newer to accessible teaching or deepening a practice you’ve been building for years, this collection covers the practical and philosophical side of creating classes where every student feels seen. From sequencing and cueing to marketing, community building, and navigating your own imposter syndrome, it’s all here.
Protect your inner peace. If you feel like your emotions run away with you or you can’t overcome anxious feelings, then these posts should help. Learn self-soothing techniques and utilize the powerful internal regulation tools of mindfulness and yoga.
Use this versatile yoga tool to personalize your practice. Whether you want to avoid being on hands and knees, have trouble getting up and down off the floor, or just want a gentler practice, chair yoga is ideal. Use these chair-based classes to work with your body, not against it.
Because body size is not a diagnosis. Scientific evidence has proven that diets don’t work, and 95% of people who lose weight will not keep it off long-term, what’s our best chance at health? Evidence says that healthy behaviors make healthy habits in a wide range of body sizes. In these posts, discover the health and wellness paradigm of Health at Every Size.
Aligned forward momentum. In these posts, let’s explore ways to set goals based in positivity so that we can create the life we want and live on our own terms.
Get started right here! The Body Positive Yoga Library is a beginner-friendly yoga zone, but this collection is specifically curated to help you start and build your yoga practice!
Let’s forge unshakable self-worth. With thousands of images of “perfection” shot at us every day, it can be easy to compare ourselves with others and internalize the constant judgment and scrutiny of our bodies. Let’s discover ways to boost confidence, get in touch with our inner badass, and foster a healthy self image.
Discover your perfect ritual. Creating sacred space simply means setting aside a container (physically, mentally, emotionally) to do sacred work, whether that’s prayer, meditation, yoga practice, or simply breathing and being in your body. Let’s explore ways to create sacred space, no matter where you are in the world.
Demonstrate to yourself (and others) that you’re worthy. It’s not all baths and manicures. Baseline self-care practices help us feel better in the body we have today, and learn to value ourselves and our time. Let’s look at some sustainable self-care practices.
Connect to gratitude every day. Santosha (contentment) is one of the niyamas in the traditional system of yoga. If you sometimes feel like you’re undermining your happiness, dig into these posts. You’ll learn to cultivate contentment in your everyday life.