Love, Curvy Yoga

Life is a series of ebbs and flows, seasons and cycles; we’re always in a state of beginning again, assessing anew. Rather than seeing this as a personal failing, as we often do, honoring the rhythms of our lives is a way of becoming embodied, growing, and rooting more into who we are and what we’re here to do. So in this episode, we're going to explore the seasons/cycles you're in and how that information can support you.

Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/what-season-are-you-in-and-why-does-it-matter-season-5-episode-10

What do you know about your own process around . . . life? Well, not life generally, but the various things we encounter (and sometimes trip over) in a regular way. In this episode I'm talking about how powerful it has been to learn more about my own process in various parts of life -- both so I know myself better and so I can stop making myself wrong all the time.

Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/the-power-of-learning-your-process-season-5-episode-9

I deeply believe that letting yourself know and trust your inner wisdom is a hugely radical act. So many people, curvy bodies very much included, are told that the messages their body gives them are wrong, can't be trusted, or aren't worthy. In this episode of the podcast, we're digging into the ways we can reclaim our knowing (which is a huge source of our power!), how to figure out how your unique body signals you, and so much more.

Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/how-to-let-yourself-know-what-you-know-season-5-episode-8

When you're experiencing chronic pain or illness, hearing a yoga teacher say "Listen to your body" might be the absolute last thing you want. In today's episode I'm talking about my own experience with chronic pain and yoga, as well as some suggestions for how to support yourself through chronic pain when it comes to your yoga practice.

Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/when-listening-to-your-body-sucks

Since I've been sick the past month I've had many "opportunities" to notice the various ways body image and sickness can get intertwined. In today's episode I'm sharing a few ways that shows up for me, how I untangle it (or try to!), and some things you could be on the lookout for, too.

I find that the end of the month is a great time to reflect on your practice -- not only to celebrate what unfolded, but also to remind yourself of how much can come from the practice, no matter how much (or how little) time you spend on the mat. So today I'm sharing my personal end of month reflection questions!

Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/do-you-do-end-of-month-practice-reflections-season-5-episode-5

Have you ever wondered if you're doing body acceptance "right?" Or, "wrong?" Yeah, same. In today's episode I'm talking about how we can start to notice when those thoughts come up -- and how we can kick them to the curb. Because, really, the LAST thing we need making us feel bad about ourselves is body acceptance!

It's the time of year for . . . decluttering! But have you ever considered what it would mean to declutter your body acceptance? Maybe you're hanging onto some old beliefs that it's time to let go of, ideas about what body acceptance "should" look like, or even some input (social media, magazines, comments from others) you could minimize. In today's episode I'm sharing some of what this has looked like for me recently, and some ideas on how you could bring body acceptance decluttering into your own life.

Show notes: https://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/body-acceptance-decluttering-season-5-episode-3

Happy New Year!

In this episode, I'm sharing my new Word of the Year, some ways I'm working with it, and some ideas on how you might bring yours into your own life.

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Show notes: https://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/my-2018-word-of-the-year-season-5-episode-2

Season 5 of the podcast is here -- yay! In this season we're going to be exploring how we know what we know, what lets us know the truths of our bodies and lives. In this episode I'm sharing how that has showed up for me in 2017 as I reflect on my Word of the Year for 2017, which is sacred.

Show notes: https://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/2017-word-year-reflections-season-5-episode-1/