All of us struggle to some degree with body image issues, self-confidence and healing. When we slow down, get quiet, and pay attention to our personal wisdom, we can gain tremendous clarity about what we need to improve a situation internally. In other words, all the answers we seek exist inside of us already; we need only trust in our ability to access them. We can all use yoga and mindfulness to here’s how to reclaim your self-confidence, feel better in your body, and help others do the same—starting now.

References: 

Body Mindful Yoga: Create a Powerful and Affirming Relationship with Your Body by Jennifer Kreatsoulas and Robert Butera

Yoga Journal:  https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/yoga-for-confidence-a-practice-to-boost-self-esteem/

Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought-The use of yoga to build self-compassion as a healing method for survivors of sexual violence

Harvard Health Publishing: Yoga for anxiety and depression