TW: self-ham, eating disorders  

Before we start, let’s all take one big deep breath… This week your hosts welcome yoga teacher and author Ally Maz to talk about Girlvana, a community she founded that supports female-identifying Gen Z's physical, mental, and emotional health through yoga and mentorship. Yoga is a way to come back to yourself, and D, Jackie, and Ally all open up about the trauma that led them to yoga, and ultimately, back to themselves. Ally shares all about her work with Girlvana and her incredible book with the same name. She emphasizes that yoga is not about looking a certain way, with a certain yoga mat, and an expensive outfit, but rather living in truth and finding your breath, which is the gateway to your body. She teases what we can expect from her next, and talks about teaching on the Open app; a mindfulness studio for everyone. 

You can follow Ally on Instagram @allymaz and @girlvanayoga + get your copy of Girlvana here. Plus, practice with Ally on Open and use code Ally30 for 30 days free! 

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