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Plus size yoga is so much more than a physical practice

Plus size yoga is so much more than a physical practice

Excited to be working on my new documentary about body positivity. As a plus size women, my past experiences of yoga was standing in a gym rooms and large halls with slim women and feeling completely alone and disconnected. The primary focus of the class was exercise and after 15 minutes I would leave the class. I sadly believed that I was too fat to participate. No one took the time to explain that yoga was so much more than an exercise routine. No one ever mentioned that yoga was not about your weight or flexibility level. No one mentioned...

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Plus size yoga and the eight limbs of yoga

Plus size yoga and the eight limbs of yoga

Have you noticed that the first bite of a cake or chocolate bar does not taste the same as the last bite ?  Over the last few weeks I have become fascinated with the concept of pratyahara and how it relates to my over consumption of cake, chocolate and other sweet food. Pratyahara is the fifth limb of yoga. Pratyahara refers to gaining mastery over external influences and achieving withdrawal of the senses. I have been spending time researching and trying to understand more about pratyahara and I look forward to sharing more information about my exploration of the eight limbs...

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Plus size yoga and the wisdom of the body

Plus size yoga and the wisdom of the body

  There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy. Friedrich Nietzsche   A few months ago my I was unable to flex and separate my toes. The connection  was just not happening. It has been a slow process. It has taken a lot of focus and concentrated effort but I can now flex and separate the toes on my right foot. The toes on my left foot are more flexible and last week I was actually able to flex and curl them for the first time. The foot-brain connection, is important. It's your feet, which support you....

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