September 18, 2023

The Funny Thing About Yoga

Body Image and Yoga

Episode No. 32

This week Giana and Bradshaw talk about all things Body Image, from the stereotypical yoga body to the commercialization of yoga, to feeling unwelcome, unsolicited comments and negative self-talk. They talk about their experience as both students and teachers and share the several ways in which the yoga practice can help cultivate a healthy relationship with body image. They also give advice on what not to do and share a few related stories. Check out this episode and let us know what you think!

00:00 Intro

00:30 Welcome Chat

05:03 Body Image

06:20 Stereotypes

14:01 The Commercialization of Yoga

15:35 Our Experience 

22:35 Adaptations and Representations

25:18 How Can Yoga Improve Body Image

30:48 No One Looking At You

32:57 Learning About Other Bodies Through Students

35:50 More Benefits

38:41 Self-Sabotage 

41:50 Do not Comment on People's Bodies

46:15 This Topic is Important to us

48:37 The Funny Thing About Yoga

51:45 Closing Announcements

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