Podcasts about body positive yoga

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 380: Yoga for Stress Management with Radhika Mukhija   Description: We all live incredibly stressful lives, dealing with pressure from work, families, friends, and the political climate, on top of multiple crises around the world. It can all add up and leave us feeling stressed, burned out, exhausted, and overwhelmed. How can yoga and Ayurveda help us manage this stress?   Radhika Mukhija is the founder of Holistic Prana. For over a decade, she has guided women on a regenerative journey to wellness, helping them connect with their innate wisdom, embody their true selves, and create fulfilling lives. With experience in health, life, and executive coaching, Radhika merges ancient and modern science to create a holistic approach that blends ancient wisdom with clinical sensibilities, including neuroscience and biohacking.   Radhika shares how her mother's cancer diagnosis inspired her to embark on this journey. She explains how she defines stress, the symptoms of chronic stress, and how yoga and Ayurveda can be useful tools to alleviate this stress. Shannon and Radhika also discuss creating consistent routines and rituals to nurture ourselves, finding balance, the role food plays in our well-being, dealing with “un-yogic” feelings like rage and frustration, and more.   Key Takeaways: [0:21] Shannon shares something she recently re-learned. [3:51] Shannon gives a shout-out to the sponsors, OfferingTree and Shannon's 20-hour Yoga for Pelvic Health Training. [7:20] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Radhika Mukhija. [11:07] What does Radhika do and who does she do it for? [11:50] What got Radhika started in doing this work? [16:23] There are many different types of stress we experience. How does Radhika define stress? [20:03] How does stress manifest or show up? What are the signs we might be experiencing chronic stress? [22:49] How can we balance everything that is going on in the world - social justice movements, the after-effects of the pandemic, bearing witness to a genocide - on top of all the stresses of daily life? [28:11] What are some of the practices that Radhika shares to help people return to a place of restoration, peace, and balance? [32:29] Shannon pops in with a quick note about creating memberships and how OfferingTree can support you in that! [35:10] How can we distinguish between unplugging or going inward as a form of self-care to be able to be effective out in the world, versus something that is just ignoring things that are stressful? [48:04] How does Radhika introduce new practices to people knowing that they need to check in with themselves about what they need and people often don't like to be told what to do? [53:14] Connect with Radhika via Instagram or learn more from her via her courses and upcoming book! [58:07] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Radhika. [64:18] Join the Facebook group to become part of a supportive community of yoga teachers and do leave a review for the podcast too! [65:39] Shannon shares a message from a podcast listener. Links: Radhika Mukhija Radhika Mukhija on Instagram Practical Embodiment - Self-Paced Online Seasonal Living Course The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 360: Nature Meditations with Ray Zott Ray Zott's Website Ray Zott on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 309: Four Seasons of Business with Shannon Crow Eating Disorders Education and Anti-Diet Podcasts 048: Eating Disorder Education for Yoga Teachers with Tabitha Farrar  348: Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery with Abbey Morris  218: Body Positive Yoga with Gillian McCollum 293: Eating Disorder Recovery & Yoga with Vivian Selles 338: Eating Disorder Informed Yoga with Jennifer Kreatsoulas 292: Taking Diet Culture out of Yoga with Jessica Grosman & Elyssa Toomey 067: Yoga for Every Body with Amber Karnes 219: Yoga for Abundant Bodies with Dianne Bondy The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 369: Struggling to Write Content is Normal with Billie Smith Move with Billie - Anti-diet Workshop The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 375: Why Marketing is Different Now with Tristan Katz & Brooke Monaghan The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 376: Collective Care Over Individualistic Self-Care with Muna Shakour The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 377: Cultivating Contentment with Mary Flaherty The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Team Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree, and Yoga for Pelvic Health 20-hr Online Training with Shannon Crow.   Quotes from this episode: "There's good stress and bad stress."   "How do we just shut the noise of what people are telling us to do or what the books are asking us to do and how do we really get in tune with our inner wisdom?"   "How do we balance all of this? We need to begin with ourselves and what we can control... it has to come from a place where we, not just our body, but our mind is in a state of balance and homeostasis."

Join this Body Positive Yoga podcast discussion I had the pleasure of having with Saskia Bolscher.Please visit Saskia on her website yogawithsaskia.co.ukYou can also find her on Instagram at @yogawithsaskia_And also on TikTok here @yogawithsaskiaSaki's bio:I'm Saskia, a curvy yoga teacher who's passionate about making yoga accessible to anyone, regardless of ability, size or background. As someone who has continually experienced being the largest person in yoga classes and teacher training courses, I know how difficult it can be to step into a studio class. But believe me, yoga is not just for flexible and thin people. I strongly believe that yoga is for everyone and so I will make you feel welcome in my classes. I encourage modifying poses and the use of props to make poses work for your body, not the other way around.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

For more info about Gillian McCollum the anti-diet, body freedom coach Find Gillian here: www.gillianmccollum.com

In this episode we speak with UK based yoga teacher, writer, coach and body positive advocate Donna Noble. This is the second time we've spoken with Donna for the podcast, and that's because she is doing some really amazing work! Donna has just written a new book called “Teaching body positive yoga” which is a wonderful resource for all teachers. Whether you label your classes as body positive or not, this book is recommended reading for all teachers who want the skills and resources to facilitate a positive class experience for everyone. The tone is welcoming and informative, Donna Noble keeps it real and kind as she shares about how size, race, body image, trauma can impact someone's experience in class, and how we can support individual needs as teachers. This is vital information for yoga teachers today, yet is sadly lacking from many teacher trainings. Teaching Body Positive Yoga introduces these topics providing a foundation of knowledge as well links to further educational resources from a diverse range of experts. It really is a fantastic resource for new and established teachers, and we were so excited to talk to Donna about the writing process Links: Donna's Website: https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnanobleyoga/ Donna's Books: https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/shop/shop-2/ Use the code MAKFLOW to receive a 10% discount at https://makarlu.com!

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 262: Run a Successful Yoga Membership with Allie Van Fossen   Description: How can yoga teachers successfully leverage the membership model in their business? In this episode, Shannon chats with Allie Van Fossen about how she built and grew her membership to 1000 members, and what it really takes to manage a membership fo that size.   Allie leads the Body Mind Soul Studio, an online yoga studio that helps people leverage a holistic yoga practice to create transformation in their lives, both on & off the mat. Her mission is to empower yoga students with on-the-mat tools so they can confidently lead an off-the-mat wholesome, fulfilling life. At Body Mind Soul Studio, Allisson offers quarterly courses, weekly live events, and a variety of yoga classes and teachings, all via a yoga membership program.   Allie shares the nitty-gritty details about what it really means to run a yoga membership. She candidly shares about the challenges in her latest launch and how she dealt with them, as well as her strategy to retain members. Allie explains how she uses YouTube as her main marketing platform, and gives us some great tips on what elements to include in our membership program, and how to decide what to charge.   If you've been thinking about starting a membership or if you have a membership and are thinking about how to improve it, this interview with Allie Van Fossen is going to help you along this journey.   Key Takeaways: [3:17] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Allie Van Fossen. [6:20] Did you know that OfferingTree makes it really easy to set up membership sites? Shannon gives a shout out to sponsor OfferingTree. [9:11] What does Allie do and who does she do it for? [10:20] Allie has a large following on YouTube, as well as a large membership. What was the process like building these platforms? [14:15] Allie shares some of the things she loves about YouTube. [17:08] For many yoga teachers, YouTube may feel like more of a challenge than Instagram. For Allie, it's the opposite. [18:51] What is Allie's membership like? [21:34] What do Allie's members have access to within the membership? [25:35] For many yoga teachers teaching online right now, sign ups are lower than they have been for the past couple of years. [27:07] The Yoga Teacher Conf is coming up soon, 22-24 April in Denver, Colorado. Shannon shares some details about the event. [29:07] Allie recently had a launch that didn't go as planned. What happened and what was that like? [33:48] What were some of the reasons why Allie's most recent launch saw only 50% of the usual rates? [35:32] From a different perspective, people are also in an in-between zone and may not be emotionally in the right place. [38:46] The third thing that contributed to Allie's disappointing launch was a collection of smaller factors. [41:02] Allie's next launch is coming up in spring, and she's prepared for it. [44:27] What does Allie's team do to help retention in the membership? [51:39] Allie shares some of her tips for starting a membership. [54:00] What is Allie's advice for people who are new to the idea of having a membership? [59:34] Find out more about Allie and the work she does by visiting her website. [62:41] Shannon shares her key takeaway from this interview with Allie.   Links: Allie Van Fossen Allie Van Fossen on YouTube The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 150: Start a Membership Site with Amanda McKinney Hosting a Yoga Membership Site (Article Written by Crunch Ranjani) Creating a Yoga Membership - Q&A with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode BONUS: Yoga Teacher Conf April 2022 with Allison Rissel Glo Yoga International Membership Academy with Callie and Mike Stu McLaren Tribe The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 218: Body Positive Yoga with Gillian McCollum Native Land Digital Pelvic Health Professionals Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group OfferingTree Feature - Client and Contact Notes Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Yoga Teacher Conf.   Quotes from this episode: “YouTube is the primary traffic source that feeds our other revenue streams and I love it."   "It's been a massive learning lesson and ... being an entrepreneur, just putting yourself out there, letting yourself be seen and heard and be so visible, really requires you to go through your own metamorphosis."   "I started the membership really out of that desire to go deeper with my community."   "You can spend a lot of money getting people in the door, but then if they all leave just as quickly, you've got this really broken, leaky system."   "People say they want one thing, but they actually need something else."   "I'm finally embracing that entrepreneurship is experimentation and it can be joyous and fun, even when you've got tens of thousands of dollars invested."   "Go inward, connect with what has worked for you and been most moving for your own yoga journey as a student and let that be your springboard for creativity."

Movement Series: This is another instalment of the movement series where I'm joined by Alicia Ferguson and Paris Alexandra of BK Yoga Club, the first Black women owned body positive yoga studio in the US. We're talking about how yoga helped them cultivate a better relationship with their bodies, how it can be used to practice compassion and acceptance, why they saw a need for a body positive yoga studio, and how they are doing things differently. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/210 In this episode, we talk about: - Their relationships to their bodies growing up and how it led to the work they do now, - Their work towards creating inclusivity in the wellness industry and centering Black and brown women, - How they remove the influence of diet culture from their studio, - The importance of meeting people where they're at, instead of making decision for them, - How the philosophies of yoga can help facilitate a better relationship with the body, - Advice for someone looking to start a yoga practice, Plus so much more! Get the shownotes:  summerinnanen.com/210

Today I'm honored to be talking with Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga.Amber is a pioneer in the yoga industry, challenging the norms around what yoga is, how bodies are represented and creating a space for inclusion and accessibility. Here are some highlights from this amazing conversation: Reframing body image away from being about how you look and towards what your beliefs are about yourselfUsing movement as a way to reconnect and access your body in a positive wayTaking away the negative connotation around using the word fatAmber's personal story of living in a bigger body, coping with negative self talk and finding her place in a yoga classCreating awareness around our intrinsic and cultural biases against fat peopleHow Amber creates and holds space as a yoga teacher for people who don't fit the marketing norms of yogaConnect with AmberInstagramWebsiteConnect with JordanaFind me on InstagramSign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, exercise and mindset tipsCheck out my website

In this episode, Gillian shares her journey and how she shifted her yoga teaching and health coaching to be more inclusive.She shares:

This week Amber Karnes join Jivana to chat about body liberation, the importance of representation, and how to use the yoga teachings in the service of all. In addition to being Jivana's good friend, collaborator, and co-host of the Accessible Yoga Podcast, Amber is founder of Body Positive Yoga and creator of the Body Positive Clubhouse. Amber trains yoga teachers and movement educators to create accessible, equitable spaces for liberation and belonging and encourages folks to make peace with their bodies and build unshakable confidence. Amber and Jivana discuss how to apply the limbs of yoga to our lives and how to move from yoga as a practice to self-soothe to a practice that can help build community and honor the breadth and depth of our humanity. Learn more about Amber and Body Positive Yoga.Follow Amber on Instagram.Read Amber's Yoga Journal cover story. Learn more about Jivana's book.Learn more about Jivana.Pre-order your copy of Yoga Revolution at Shambala, Amazon, or wherever books are sold.

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What does “accessible yoga” really mean, and how is it challenging other wellness/fitness communities to move toward greater inclusivity?These questions are just part of what we explore in this powerful conversation with Amber Karnes, currently the board president of the Accessible Yoga Association.While Amber was first introduced to yoga by her trainer as a way to “burn calories on a rest day,” it actually ended up becoming the path that helped her finally feel at home in her own body and give herself permission to drop the cycle of dieting / trying to force her body to be a size that could only ever be maintained through starvation and overexercise.Among many other things, Amber is the creator of Body Positive Yoga, which offers resources for both students and teachers to empower folks in bodies that don't fit the “thin ideal” of western white-washed yoga to make the practice supportive and accessible in ways that often don't happen inside the average yoga studio.Amber is passionate about challenging the yoga and wellness communities to change, rather than perpetuating the dominant message in those spaces that people should change their bodies.To view full show notes at our website, visit https://gaiacenter.co/blog/bodyful-08 .  About Amber Karnes (she/her)Amber Karnes is a yoga teacher trainer, ruckus maker, the founder of Body Positive Yoga, and a lifelong student of her body. Amber trains yoga teachers and movement educators how to create accessible and equitable spaces for liberation and belonging. She also creates community for folks who want to build unshakable confidence and learn to live without shame or apology in the bodies they have today. Amber is the co-creator of Yoga For All Teacher Training and the Accessible Yoga Training School, an Accessible Yoga Association board member, and a sought-after contributor on the topics of accessibility, authentic marketing, culture-shifting, and community-building. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband Jimmy. You can find her at bodypositiveyoga.com. Links + Additional Resources:Keep up with future guests, blog posts, resources our therapists are loving, and more by joining The Gaia Ceneter at bit.ly/thegaiacenternews Join the Body Positive Rebellion.Follow Amber on IG @amberkarnesofficialFind info about working with her via yoga programs, online courses, and other offerings at https://bodypositiveyoga.com.

Jessamyn Stanley, yoga teacher and body-positivity advocate, talks with Tonya Pinkins and Karen about her foray into yoga and her new book, Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance. #JessamynStanley #Yoga #WellnessWednesday

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 219: Yoga for Abundant Bodies with Dianne Bondy   Description: In recent times, yoga has become a very exclusionary practice that's limited to the privileged few - wealthy, thin, young, flexible, white and able-bodied people. However, yoga has benefits for people in all bodies, regardless of shape, size, age, ethnicity or ability. In this episode, Dianne Bondy shares more about how we can be more inclusive in yoga spaces towards people in larger bodies.   Dianne Bondy is Founder of Dianne Bondy Yoga, and a firm believer that Self-Love is a Revolutionary Act. She is a speaker, social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. For more than twenty years, Dianne Bondy has been empowering students to come to the mat as they are, educating teachers on the need for inclusivity in yoga and how to bring that into their classes, and leading systematic change within the yoga industrial complex. Dianne is also the author of the international best selling book, Yoga For Everyone: 50 Poses for Every Type of Body and co-author of Yoga Where You Are: Customize Your Practice for Your Body + Your Life.   Dianne shares some really important insights about the harm we can cause with our words by inadvertently using offensive terms when referring to people in abundant bodies in our yoga classes, or other yoga spaces. She explains how to be more mindful of the words we use and choose, and how to ensure that we hold space for the bigger people in our classes in a way that is respectful, welcoming and non-judgmental. Dianne also has tips on what to do when students who aren't aware come into our yoga spaces and cause harm.   This episode is an excellent complement to episode 218 on body positive yoga, and is a must listen for every yoga teacher who wants to create inclusive and safe yoga spaces.   Key Takeaways: [6:02] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Dianne Bondy. [8:17] Dianne shares a bit more about her latest book, Yoga Where You Are, as well as her previous book, Yoga For Everyone. [10:52] What is the work that Dianne does? [12:06] What are Dianne's thoughts on using words like "obese" and "overweight" in yoga spaces? [15:27] We are used to hearing such language on the news, or being used by medical professionals, and we think this language is acceptable. Dianne talks about the impact the language medical professionals use has. [20:04] Shannon and Dianne discuss using the word "fat" to describe people in larger bodies. [22:40] Language is so powerful in our interactions with other people. [23:30] How else can we think about making someone feel welcome and safe in our yoga space when they come in in an abundant body? [27:05] How can yoga teachers address other students who may not be contributing to a safe and inclusive space for people in abundant bodies? [30:43] What tips does Dianne have to call out unkind comments about people in larger bodies that we may encounter? [33:00] How can we take the "food and diet" language out of yoga? [38:54] Find out more about Dianne's work on her website, and on Instagram. [41:25] Shannon shares her key takeaways from this interview.   Links: The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Dianne Bondy Yoga for Everyone Yoga For All Training Yoga Where You Are: Customize Your Practice for Your Body + Your Life, by Dianne Bondy and Kat Heagberg Yoga For Everyone: 50 Poses for Every Type of Body, by Dianne Bondy The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 210: The Future of Yoga with Amber Karnes NEDA NEDIC Health at Every Size, by Lindo Bacon The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 218: Body Positive Yoga with Gillian McCollum   Gratitude to our Sponsors Schedulicity.   Quotes from this episode: "We don't get to determine who is overweight and who isn't. We don't get to determine who is healthy and who isn't. We don't get to determine who is obese and who isn't." - Dianne "Your intention doesn't matter as much as your impact in these spaces." - Dianne   "[Larger people] is one of the groups of people in the world that we get to openly discriminate against, and language is one of the number one ways we discriminate." - Dianne   "Language has the power to elevate. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to connect. But on the flip side of it, it has the power to shame and humiliate and other people. So we need to decide - How are we going to use the power of language?" - Dianne   "The struggle is part of the practice. It's not called yoga perfect, it's called yoga practice." - Dianne   "Everybody's body is doing the best that it can. Can we not just celebrate that?" - Dianne

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 218: Body Positive Yoga with Gillian McCollum   Description: Body positivity as a social movement has been gaining traction in recent years. In yoga, we aim to empower individuals regardless of their physical weight or size, and focus on accepting all bodies, regardless of their physical ability, their size, their gender, their race, their appearance, as well as challenge the ways in which society presents and views the physical body - all elements of body positive yoga. Gillian McCollum shares more about body positive yoga, and how we can adopt a more accessible approach in our classes.   Gillian is an anti-diet food and body freedom coach and body positive yoga teacher. She came to yoga as a way to cope and find peace and freedom with food and her body, and since 2017, has been helping people get off the diet roller coaster and start feeling good in their bodies. Gillian describes her mission as helping women find lasting peace and freedom with food and their body. Through her group and private coaching sessions as well as Body Positive Yoga, Gillian aims to create spaces where all bodies are celebrated and respected, and to be particularly supportive for those who struggle with body confidence and self-acceptance.   What exactly is body positive yoga? What does it entail? Gillian McCollum answers these questions, and more. She explains why body positive yoga is a way to create accessibility in yoga, and shares what it means to create truly inclusive and accessible spaces for our yoga students. Gillian also highlights some of the challenges and mindset issues that we may have around sharing body positive yoga, and how we can start sharing more accessible yoga in our classes.   This episode pairs really well with next week's episode about body positive yoga and how to approach yoga students with abundant bodies in our classes, so be sure to tune in next week as well.   Key Takeaways: [6:33] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Gillian McCollum. [7:44] What does Gillian do and who does she do it for? [8:59] There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about the yoga world in terms of what yoga practitioners need to look like, or certain practices they have to follow. Gillian highlights a few of them. [11:46] What does body positive yoga mean? [16:36] Do people who teach body positive yoga have to be in a larger body or teach people in larger bodies? [18:30] What are some trainings on accessibility that Gillian recommends for teachers? [23:46] Having a sample class is a great way to increase accessibility for people who may feel hesitant about trying yoga for the first time. How does Gillian offer sample classes? [27:23] What is Gillian's response to yoga teachers who are reluctant to do videos because they think they don't look the part of a yoga teacher? [32:51] What is the reaction that Gillian gets when she shares videos of herself? [36:43] Shannon challenges yoga teachers offering 200hr Yoga Teacher Trainings to think about how accessibility can be included in these trainings. [37:47] What does Gillian think needs to be included in a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training about accessibility? [39:04] Shannon and Gillian discuss how making yoga accessible should come first, and everything else comes after that. [42:07] Yoga looks different for different people in different bodies, and even on different days, and we need to honor that. [44:02] Gillian highlights some of the misconceptions and preconceived notions that people bring to yoga. [45:39] How can you work with Gillian? [50:45] What is Gillian's advice to yoga teachers who may feel afraid to put videos out? [54:56] Your imperfections and flaws are what make you inviting, and welcoming - not your perfection. [57:09] Shannon shares her key takeaways from this interview with Gillian.   Links: The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Gillian McCollum Gillian McCollum on Instagram Yoga for All Training by Amber Karnes and Dianne Bondy Amber Karnes Jessamyn Stanley Dianne Bondy What is Body Positive Yoga? by Gillian McCollum   Gratitude to our Sponsors Schedulicity.   Quotes from this episode: "I have students and coaching clients who are terrified to even enter the space because they feel like it's just not for them." - Gillian   "To feel shame around your body isn't exclusive to people in bigger bodies." - Gillian   "If this is the posture or the pose or this is the part of the body or this is the theme for today's class, how can I take that and make access, make it accessible for these folks with these different injuries or conditions or whatever it might be and you're only limited by your imagination." - Gillian   "Rather than feeling the yoga, we're seeing the yoga and that can be really distracting." - Gillian   "We have to see things to believe it and see things to give ourselves permission." - Gillian   "It not only shows people that you don't have to fit the stereotype to practice yoga, but it gives other people the permission." - Gillian   "[Accessibility] needs to be the culture, not a component." - Gillian   "You've maybe been doing yoga for years or your whole life, but you've never done yoga in this moment. " - Gillian   "Your message is bigger than yourself and your body." - Gillian

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This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides a platform for teachers and trainers who want to get their classes and services online quickly and easily. Kathryn is currently using Offering Tree to host her 300-hour online training. To learn more or schedule a free demo Click Here - Amber Karnes is the founder of Body Positive Yoga. She’s a ruckus maker, yoga teacher, social justice advocate, and a lifelong student of her body. Amber trains yoga teachers and studio owners how to create accessible and equitable spaces for wellness and liberation. She also coaches with human beings who want to build unshakable confidence and learn to live without shame or apology in the bodies they have today. She’s the co-creator of Yoga for All Training, an Accessible Yoga trainer, and a sought-after expert on the topics of accessibility, authentic marketing, culture-shifting, and community-building.  - To learn more about the Mindful Strength Membership and putting all these tools into practice click here to start your 14-day FREE trial.

Amber Karnes -- the founder of Body Positive Yoga and the co-creator of the Accessible Yoga Training -- is my guest this week! Amber shares her story of how yoga has helped her change her relationship to her body, from one that was punitive to one that's more accepting and present. Amber offers so much insight and guidance in this conversation including:- How body positivity is not a linear path with an endpoint -- it's closer to recovering from addiction in that you are always in recovery- Resources for a "weight neutral" approach to health- The fatphobia that we may be complicit in when we bash our own bodies- Why behaviors are more important than body size- The vital question to ask ourselves every time we consume media - The importance of doing body positive work while you are in communityI'm so grateful to Amber for sharing the years of research and work she's done in this space.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode226 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) chat with Amber Karnes (she/her), yoga teacher trainer, ruckus maker, the founder of Body Positive Yoga, and a lifelong student of her body. Amber trains yoga teachers and movement educators how to create accessible and equitable spaces for liberation and belonging.Tune in to hear Amber share about:- her trajectory of community building and activism, from the hard-core punk rock scene to body positive yoga- how she came to yoga, quickly noticing it helped to turn off her negative self-talk voice- creating new spaces we need, particularly for those of us who hold marginalized identities- pivoting in COVID and devoting her time and energy to helping the Accessible Yoga Training platform take off- her experience with her Yoga Journal cover article- her thoughts on having hard conversations& more!Here's where you can view a transcript of this episode of ALL THE F*CK IN. Teachers and resources mentioned in this episode:Dianne BondyYoga for All TrainingNikki MyersMara GlatzelAccessible Yoga AssociationAccessible Yoga Training SchoolJivana HeymanKelley PalmerRace & Equity in Yoga: Disruption as a PracticeTrans Yoga ProjectAccessible Yoga podcastYoga Journal cover storyTiph Browne PhotographyYou can support this podcast by subscribing on Apple or Spotify, and leaving a 5-star rating and review on Apple. We'd also love for you to take a screenshot of where the episode resonates with you and tag us in your Instagram stories at @alltfinpodcast, @tristankatzcreative, and @laurenkayroberts.Thanks to Son of Nun and DJ Mentos for the music. You can find their work at sonofnun.bandcamp.com and djmentos.com. You can also support a mutual aid fund they're involved with, Tubman House Coronavirus Support, at this link and specify Tubman House Coronavirus Support in the "special instructions to seller" field.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 210: The Future of Yoga with Amber Karnes   Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down, and the yoga industry has changed dramatically. Studios have closed, some permanently, classes and YTTs are online, and for many of us in-person classes and trainings are not possible. All of these changes have a lot of yoga teachers asking - What does the future look like for yoga? And what does that mean for yoga teachers? Amber Karnes shares some insights.   Amber Karnes is the Founder of  Body Positive Yoga and the creator of the Body Positive Clubhouse. She is a big proponent of the Health At Every Size approach to wellness, focusing on joyful movement, intuitive eating, and self-care. Amber is also the co-creator of the Yoga for All Teacher Training with Dianne Bondy, and she also leads trainings for Accessible Yoga. In her work, Amber is dedicated diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and helping empower people live life without shame or apology.   With yoga classes and teacher trainings being moved online, what will happen when the pandemic ends, and people can be together in person again? Amber shares her thoughts on how being online has shifted expectations around yoga, and talks more about how this shift has made yoga more accessible for some people. She also highlights some of the barriers that marginalized populations may face at an in-person studio. Shannona and Amber discuss what online classes are lacking and how we can address those shortcomings, as well as what yoga teachers can do to create community in online yoga classes.   If you are looking for insights and perspectives on how to navigate the current situation, as well as explore ideas around what it really means to teach yoga, this interview is sure to inspire you and give you tools to move forward in a productive and meaningful way.   Key Takeaways: [3:41] COVID-19 has changed the way we share yoga. This episode explores what the future holds for yoga and yoga teachers. [6:48] Shannon gives a shout out to sponsor Schedulicity and reads a review from a listener. Have you left a review yet? [10:05] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Amber Karnes. [11:43] Shannon does a check-in with Amber. [13:43] What is helping Amber get through the upheaval in the world these days? [16:54] What is the future of being a yoga teacher? [23:42] Yoga has become more accessible to people because it is now being shared online. Amber shares more about the accessibility of yoga, fitness and movement practices in this time. [32:15] How has moving yoga online impacted some groups of people like children and less tech-savvy seniors? [35:54] What are Amber's thoughts around new yoga teachers getting certified to teach yoga online and going on to teach classes online, and only working in the online space? [38:00] We have an opportunity to reset the expectations around what a yoga class looks like, and to really examine what it means to teach Yoga. [43:59] There are thoughtful ways to change and tweak how we teach yoga to give the responsibility back to the student to listen to their bodies. [47:49] Teaching yoga online can feel lacking in community. How can we create connections and community online in creative ways? [53:48] Amber shares some thoughts around what could really help yoga teachers right now. [59:51] Shannon reflects on how important it is to center yourself around your "why". [1:00:35] Will Amber ever run for office? [1:02:09] Find out more about Amber and her work via the links below. [1:03:59] How does Amber deal with the pressure of having a large audience? [1:06:33] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this interview.   Links: Amber Karnes, Body Positive Yoga Amber Karnes on Instagram and Facebook Accessible Yoga Training Accessible Yoga Conference Body Positive Clubhouse Yoga for All Teacher Training with Dianne Bondy ALIGN Mastermind Program The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 209: Online Yoga Teacher Training with Jivana Heyman What Does the Future Hold for Yoga Teachers? Live with Amber Karnes Michelle Cassandra Johnson What is the future of 200-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings? - Post by Amber Karnes on Facebook Francesca Savero The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 203: Do Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria Kirsten The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsors Schedulicity and Sukhasana Chair (Code: TCYT10).   Quotes from this episode:   "I think a lot of folks are going to change the way that they are practicing yoga in community going forward." - Amber   "This moment is a unique opportunity for us to be imaginative, as both yoga practitioners and teachers of how we can reset some of the expectations around 'What is a yoga class?'." - Amber   "We can look at what the opportunities are coming out of this to create classrooms and teaching spaces and community spaces that are more equitable for all of us." - Amber   "When we approach [teaching online], we have to start to approach it as if it were a viable alternative and sometimes, a preferred alternative for some of our students." - Amber   "With accessibility, the question that I like to encourage teachers to ask is 'Where does the power live right now?'." - Amber   "Yoga is a personal practice that we do in community." - Amber  

The Needy podcast is on a brief hiatus getting ready for season 4 coming in March. Today's episode reboot features Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga. Our powerful 2019 conversation focuses on the intersections of capitalism, patriarchy, and the way the wellness industry markets self-care. Amber breaks down the REAL reason why we so often feel like we are too much and not enough at the same time -- and how we can start to make our living our lives a priority now and not 10 lbs or $10,000 from now. Tune in to hear Amber's powerful message about loving your body and life, exactly as they are right now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can fat people do yoga? Oftentimes, larger-body people experience hostility in fitness environments. Amber Karnes certainly remembers how nervous she was when she first joined a yoga class. Nevertheless, her body figure and all the constant negative self-talk didn’t stop her and eventually, she got hooked on practicing yoga. She originally started to practice yoga in an effort to change her body but later realized that yoga taught her how to be in her body instead. Now, Amber teaches yoga full time and is an industry thought leader & an inspiration to many. Get inspired as Amber shares her yoga journey, she talks about how she learned that bigger bodies can also do yoga - not just a cop-out child's pose but also hardcore asana and all other aspects of yoga. She also shares some tips on setting up a shame-free goal for the New Year's resolution. As well as important language dos & don't for yoga teachers. I’m truly inspired by her work which is really important, needed & missing in modern yoga culture.You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyoga

Today we're speaking with Anna Hearn from Haven Wellness, a body positive yoga studio in Sydney Australia that promotes health at every size. In this episode, we discuss body positivity, thin privilege and ageism as well as Anna's advice on starting a yoga studio and giving clients an amazing experience. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In the latest episode of the Yoga Show with Lindsay Tucker (@linds.tucker), we chat with November/December cover yogi, Amber Karnes (@amberkarnesofficial) -- founder of Body Positive Yoga (bodypositiveyoga.com) -- about re-thinking oppressive systems and why yoga is for all bodies. 

This month on Yoga Magic we're learning all about FREEDOM. Freedom in our bodies, freedom to experience joy, freedom from diet culture. This week's guest, Amber Karnes, trains yoga teachers around the world to create accessible, equitable spaces for liberation and belonging. We discuss how yoga teachers can do better to ensure everyone feels free to experience the benefits of Yoga. Amber Karnes is a yoga teacher trainer, the founder of Body Positive Yoga, co-founder of The Accessible Yoga Training School, co-host of the Accessible Yoga Podcast, and a lifelong student of her body. She also creates community for folks who want to build unshakable confidence and learn to live without shame or apology in the bodies they have today.In this episode, we talk about Amber's journey and awakenings in Yoga, tangible upgrades yoga teachers and students can make to be more inclusive to those practicing yoga with us, and why moving from the exterior focus of our physical bodies to the interior study of our inner being may be more "Yoga" than a handstand. We also talk about:Freedom and non-attachment (Aparigraha)Shifting the perspective on why we practice movementCreating a judgement free & welcoming environment in online yoga classesMoving beyond AsanaThe next Accessible Teacher Training starting on January 20. Get on the waitlist at www.accessibleyogatraining.com.Learn more:Follow Amber on Instagram: @amberkarnesofficialLearn more about Amber: www.bodypositiveyoga.comCheck out her podcast Accessible Yoga Podcast with co-host Jivana HeymanFollow along on Instagram: @yogamagicpodcast and @ashleysondergaard.yogaLearn more about Ashley and Yoga Magic at www.ashleysondergaard.comUpcoming Yoga Magic Events:Mondays @ 5:00 PM CT & Saturdays @ 9:00 AM CT | Community Yoga Classes on ZoomOctober 31 | 7:30 PM  CST| Full Moon Flow @ Forgotten Star BrewingNovember 5 | 7:00 PM CST | The Magic of Your Gifts with Jina Seavall

In this episode, I interviewed Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga and co-founder of the Accessible Yoga School. We spoke about her story, how she came to found Body Positive Yoga, as well as both/and thinking, which I think it so needed right now. We also talked about differences and similarities between Accessible Yoga & Yoga Therapy. (Those interested can read more about those similarities and differences can read about in this Yoga International article by Stephany Moonaz.)Support the show (https://innerpeaceyogatherapy.com)

Feeling confident in your own skin can be one of the toughest things to do, especially in a world where unrealistic standards of beauty have long been perpetuated. This lack of self-worth has, in turn, alienated many of us from unlocking or fulfilling our true life's purpose.  And while fitness and dietary plans can be a start off point, many use this as the main motivator to “fix” something with our body that we do not like. The downside to this is that the goal itself comes from a negative place. As a result, many of us have held their lives hostage to insecurities dependant on exterior factors that have diminished our self-worthiness.  My guest today is Amber Karnes, a self-love enthusiast, yoga teacher, and an activist in the body positive movement. She is the founder of Body Positive Yoga and trains yoga teachers and movement educators to create accessible, equitable spaces for liberation and belonging. Amber explains that it all comes down to self-worth - that positive self-validation, no matter your size, race, complexion, or what others think of you. This episode will guide you to see your strengths and weaknesses as part of your personal journey as well as learning how to truly embrace them. Stay tuned for today’s episode to learn how to start loving your body {even just a little!}. You also have the chance to win 1 of 3 memberships in Amber’s Chair Yoga Program: Click here to check it out now>>. Check out my Instagram page for more details on how you can enter to win. In this episode you will learn: Ambers’ journey into self- acceptance, body positivity, and yoga  Making peace with your body to build lasting self-confidence How to overcome negative thoughts in order to build resilience and power into your life Divest from the thought motion of commodified standards of beauty Links Mentioned in this Episode: Amber's Chair Yoga Program Amber's Instagram Page Amber's Facebook Page Join me in the Wild Wisdom Collective, my FREE Facebook group Get your hands on my NEW eBook -- 7 Natural Methods to Reclaim Your Health  

Did you know that culture, society and politics determine what is considered beautiful at any given time or place? And that the idea of our “body project” (i.e. all the time, effort, money and mental energy we put into working on our bodies) is a relatively new, culturally constructed idea?Listen in as Melanie C. Klein, M.A., a sought-after empowerment coach, respected thought leader and influencer in the areas of body confidence, authentic empowerment, and visibility shares with Cora how the media influences our body image, and what role social media has played in the changing landscape of yoga over the last decade. MORE ABOUT MELANIEAttributing yoga and feminism as her two primary influences, Melanie has been in the business of empowering women since 1994. With over 20 years experience and notable credits including advising the Santa Monica College Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, working closely with Global Girl Media and running the LA chapter of Women, Action and the Media; she has dedicated her passion, knowledge and coaching skillset to the empowerment of innumerable women through increasing confidence, self-esteem and worth. Based on over two decades of professional and personal work, Melanie integrates her backgrounds in mindfulness and embodied wisdom with her academic expertise and advocacy work. In this way, she offers a holistic and unique pathway to personal freedom and prosperity, one that is customized designed to each individual.She is author of numerous books, including being the co-editor of Yoga and Body Image: 25 Personal Stories About Beauty, Bravery + Loving Your Body (Llewellyn, 2014) with Anna Guest-Jelley, and co-founder of the Yoga & Body Image CoalitionPODCAST HIGHLIGHTSMelanie's professional & academic backgroundA definition of body imageWhat media literacy IS, and how it can help you understand your body imageHow current standards of beauty are culturally constructedHow standards of beauty evolved and changed over time, and by placeHow understanding media literacy can empower us as individual content creators and consumersHow social media is changing the power dynamic and gatekeeping role of traditional mediaWhy we don’t notice what’s expected in media, and why that’s importantWhy we’re not done creating equity until diversity in representation is the norm in mediaMelanie also shares a stat about how much media we consume in 1 year now, vs. how much media was consumed in a lifetime in the 1950’s along with multiple other “mind blown” moments for me in this show. FIND MELANIEMelanie’s WebsiteMelanie’s InstagramThe Yoga & Body Image CoalitionFIND CORAFree Instagram WorkshopCora’s InstagramFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/podcastepisodes/episode36Support the show (https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub)

Amber Karnes, the founder of Body Positive Yoga and the co-creator of Yoga For All Teacher Training, joined me in conversation to chat about body liberation and Health At Every Size©. We discussed the importance of creating a culture of consent in yoga and fitness classes, and tweaks instructors can make to their language to be more inclusive. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at www.shohrehdavoodi.com/47.

Teresa Maranzano was a beautiful child in her Catholic school jumper, asking god, “Why me, why this body?” In this episode of DC&CM, Teresa talks about unlearning what society tells us about our bodies. Teresa calls it “re-parenting” yourself. She asks listeners to challenge negative thoughts about our bodies and more. We can simply do… Continue reading Teresa Maranzano: Not a Yoga Barbie-Body Positive Yoga . [25] The post Teresa Maranzano: Not a Yoga Barbie-Body Positive Yoga . [25] appeared first on .

It's been an unbelievable 2 years since we started the podcast, so we are celebrating! Hear us talk about what the last year of the podcast has been like, and hear questions and contributions from some of our favourite podcast guests. There are juicy questions on the role of podcasting for industries such as yoga, the relationship between the hosts and guests, as well as more lighthearted questions such as: What have been our most inspiring moments? What are the most embarrassing things we have ever said? Leigh Blashki, Gina Macauley, Mei Lai Swan, Jivana Heyman, Sarah Harry, Janet Lowndes, Amy Bell and Jo Buick all contributed to this episode! We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has appeared on the podcast, as well as you the listener and especially our Patreon Supporters. Thank you so much! Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast Free Shoulders Self Massage Guide: https://www.gardenofyoga.com.au/free-shoulders-guide/

Today's episode features Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga. Our powerful conversation focuses on the intersections of capitalism, patriarchy, and the way the wellness industry markets self-care. Amber breaks down the REAL reason why we so often feel like we are too much and not enough at the same time -- and how we can start to make our living our lives a priority now and not 10 lbs or $10,000 from now. Tune in to hear Amber's powerful message about loving your body and life, exactly as they are right now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to our Part 3 of our mini-series on Body Positive Fitness! We are continuing our conversation with Jenna Jozefowski (@itsjennaj) PART 3: We bring it full circle as we share some of our favorite resources. Learn more about Body Positive Fitness Alliance and what their work is all about, plus others, including: Amber Karnes & Body Positive Yoga (yoga for all bodies): https://bodypositiveyoga.com/about/ Super Fit Hero (size-inclusive leggings and athletic wear): https://superfithero.com/ Health at Every Size Listing (directory for finding a HAES professional): https://haescommunity.com/ Jes Baker's Resources Page: http://www.themilitantbaker.com/p/resources.html Part 1: Check out Episode 21! Part 2: Go back to Episode 22! SHOW NOTES: - Jenna's website: https://itsjennaj.com - Connect with Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennaj/ - Learn more about Body Positive Fitness Alliance: https://bodypositivefitness.org/ - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ *** And as always, don't forget to leave us a rating or review if you like what you hear! Hit that "Subscribe" button up top to make sure you never miss a new episode, and don't forget about our past episodes from Season 1. Thanks for listening!

I am so excited to kickoff 2019 with an interview with Amber Karnes! She is the founder of Body Positive Yoga and the co-creator of Yoga for All online teacher training. Amber is a yoga teacher, ruckus maker, social justice advocate and business owner, who specializes in an adaptive, accessible yoga practice. On this episode, Amber and I talk about what it means to offer accessible yoga, how you can make your yoga classes feel more accessible through the language and sequencing that you use, what it's like to accept all different bodies and people into your yoga classes, and more. Enjoy! I am super excited to announce a brand new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my booking through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Anna! Schedulicity worked with yoga businesses to find out what they really needed to make their business more successful and less stressful. They developed group bookings, online waivers, waitlists and client alerts to help you manage the needs of your students and grow as a business. If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at support@schedulicity.com or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!  BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com  and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life.

Episode 135: Welcome back to Real Health Radio. Today’s guest interview is with Amber Karnes. Amber is the founder of Body Positive Yoga. She’s a ruckus maker, yoga asana teacher (E-RYT 200), social justice advocate, and a lifelong student of her body. Her commitment to accessible, adaptive yoga practice empowers thousands of diverse practitioners around […] The post 135: Interview with Amber Karnes appeared first on Seven Health.

This week we discuss Instagram stan accounts, the beginning of the Christmas season, and joyful movement. We also chat with Bevin of Fat Kid Dance Party and Amber Karnes of Body Positive Yoga!   We are an independent production. If you’d like to support the work we do,  you can join our Patreon by visiting patreon.com/shesallfatpod.  When you pledge to be a supporter, you’ll get all sorts of goodies like our Patreon-only Facebook Group and extra content.   If you are interested in the perks available to our Patrons but you are not able to afford the monthly contribution, apply for our Patreon Scholarship! If you are a member of the Fatmily interested in becoming a sponsor, contact us here.   Need advice? Email/send voice memo to fyi@shesallfatpod.com.   Follow us! Twitter / Instagram / Get updates!   You can find us on: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Google Play / Pocket Cast / PlayerFM / CastBox   Want to send us some snail mail? 137 N. Larchmont Blvd #709, Los Angeles, CA, 90004   Need something else? Check out our site: shesallfatpod.com   Download an SAF Wallpaper here!   Mentioned in this episode:   I’m Obsessed: Normani Performance. Shay Mitchell on You. Paris Hilton Stan Account. More on The Terms “Latinx” and “Hispanic.” She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore.   The Meat of It: Last Season’s Exercise Episode. Bevin. Amber Karnes.   Ask a Fattie: Marco Polo App.   The links above may contain affiliate links. Using affiliate links helps us earn a percentage of any purchase you may make on that website, and those earnings will be used to improve our production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introduction – Amber Karnes and Body Positive Yoga   2:40 Consent, Agency, Body Sovereignty                 Consent: There is culture around touch in yoga. Many people don’t want to be touched. Only uses touch in cases of safety or to point out certain things the student may not understand. How to ensure a consent mindset is to set a focus that the student and teacher are working together but student controls what the body does. Touch is not optional; students are the experts concerning their bodies. Each pose is an enquiry about your own body and you have agency about what your body will do. Models of Consent: must an enthusiastic yes, consent cards, students understand what adjustment means and how it might be done, students have the right during any part of class to refuse touch.  Amber is interested in any other techniques from the listeners about how they handle consent. 14:20 Agency – Amber has practiced yoga in a fat body for 15 years. Originally, she couldn’t find a teacher to modify her poses to accommodate her body. She had to create her own practice to make it work for the body she had. Loved the benefits of yoga so she figured out a lot on her own. Large-bodied individuals, disabled students need modifications. Not here to fix someone or someone’s body, we are offering tools to empower students to do yoga. We need to learn how to teach others since we were trained to teach other yoga teachers in our teacher training. If the student leaves with a successful experience, then they will probably return. 22:10 Tips for studio owners, teachers to make the space inclusive. Is it physically accessible for people disabled or elderly or injured? Is it financially accessible? Do you offer scholarship opportunities or subsidised rates? Letting others who can afford to pay above the rate to help those who cannot pay.  Do you have diverse teachers? Are students going to see someone like them?  What kind of photographs do you use in your marketing? Yoga language or? What is the purpose of the Asana? Can you duplicate that purpose with modifications, props or other asanas if the first asana is not appropriate? 30:45 How did yoga help Amber make peace with her body? Recommended by her physical trainer to do yoga on the off days since it would burn calories but wasn’t considered exercise. Went to her first class and she was the only bigger bodied person. She attended the class and left when it was over and noticed that the negative self-talk started which meant that at some period before it had stopped. She felt so good afterwards that she returned to class. Yoga made a huge difference in her emotional state. Found a teacher who could help. She had been fighting against her body, but yoga gave her the tools to partner with her body and accept her body. 38:38 Body Positive Movement – get to a place of acceptance and peace with the body. Free of emotional energy  in not fighting the boy. Yoga is the best tool for self-regulation.   Contacts: Website: www.bodypositiveyoga.com Insta: AmberKarnesOfficial FB: bodypositiveyoga Resources: Yoga for All Teacher Training – 35 hours online at www.yogaforalltraining.com www.accessibletraining.com 3 day in person training in several places around the world.    

Amber Karnes is a yoga teacher, social justice advocate, and the founder of Body Positive Yoga. Amber is a pioneer in the yoga community making noise for marginalized populations and people of all shapes, sizes, genders, races and abilities.  For Amber, yoga has been an integral part of a decade-long journey toward self-acceptance and body positivity – a journey of making peace with her body and helping others to do the same. This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is really important to our work and is about more than just Amber's story and trajectory to living with peace and confidence, which we were so happy to learn about. It is a call to action and a conversation starter around how we can open the sphere of awareness around dominant body standards in Western yoga culture, how this stems from the layers upon layers of the systems of oppression we see across our cultures and modern societies, and what we can continue to do to change that in order to create more inclusive communities in movement and beyond.  Amber shares her own story as well as her passions for yoga as a tool on the quest to radical self acceptance for herself and all beings. This episode covers the internal benefits of practice, wellness as our birthright, representation in yoga, working to support values in practice and teaching, adaptation, accessibility, inclusion, normalization and the power of language. Kathryn and Amber address the responsibility we hold as teachers to engage and communicate with people in bigger bodies and people of ALL abilities in meaningful, positive and inclusives ways, and to honor the courage it takes when people show up for themselves in all of their vulnerability. 

Body Positive Yoga: A Conversation with Amber Karnes   Amber is a well known leader and teacher in the body positive yoga movement. During this thought provoking  interview, she shares her embodied knowledge that grew out of her own journey to self-acceptance. “I work with humans who want to make peace with their bodies and build unshakable confidence. I know what it’s like to struggle with low self-esteem, bad body image, disordered eating, and the shame that comes with feeling that I’m not enough.” Amber Karnes has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. In 2010, she decided that she wanted to take her practice to a deeper level and began training with Anna Pittman of the Breathing Space. “A few months in, I decided that I wanted to share my yoga with the world. That I wanted to help others who were in non-conforming bodies – fat bodies, old bodies, stiff bodies, or just bodies that get ignored by the yoga world – to make yoga work for them.” Amber’s passion is to teach from a place where yoga is accessible to everyone, regardless of size, shape, and/or ability. Amber’s teaching focuses on alignment and mindful transitions while encouraging students to honor the inherent intelligence and wisdom of their body. Amber infuses her classes with “the foundational principles of inclusivity, agency, consent, body positivity, and self-acceptance.” Amber is a huge fan of “yoga in non-yoga places” and can often be found teaching in parks, libraries, and other non-studio type settings. Amber co-created Yoga for All Teacher Training with Diane Bondy to impart the message of inclusivity and accessibility to teachers all over the world. Amber is based in Richmond, VA and teaches both classes and retreats in many different locations. Amber also created the Body Positive Clubhouse, an interactive online community full of invaluable resources.     What We’ll Learn   Amber’s expert perspective on how poor self-esteem, poor body image, and disordered eating has evolved into a major public health crisis and the cultural messages that contribute to the perpetuation of this epidemic.   Amber’s process of teaching and working with individuals to reclaim their power, internal resources, and find peace within their bodies through yogic teachings and body positive practices.   Specific practices and yogic teachings that Amber weaves into her work in order to help others let go of shame and move towards greater self-acceptance.   Amber’s personal strategies for managing criticism and push back from those in  society that idolizes certain body types and devalues others.     https://bodypositiveyoga.com https://bodypositiveyoga.com/membership/ www.yogaforalltraining.com https://www.facebook.com/bodypositiveyoga https://www.instagram.com/amberkarnesofficial/ Podcast: https://bodypositiveyoga.com/body-positive-yoga-podcast/   If you or your loved one is in need of support, the following toll-free numbers offer everything from crisis counseling to mental health treatment referrals in your area. Help is available. You do not need to suffer in silence.   National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (24 hours 7 days a week).   NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-NAMI (6264). They are available M-F from 10am-6pm EST.   SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-877-726-4727. They are available M-F from 8am-8pm EST.   National Association for Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 M-Thursday from 9-9 and Friday from 9-5 Hopeline Network: 1-800-442-4673       If you liked what you heard today, write a review and subscribe in iTunes. Five star reviews really help others to find the podcast. Grateful for any love you can leave!   https://www.innerskytherapeutics.com/podcast-1/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/ancienttoolsformodernliving/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ancienttoolsformodernliving/   Have a question? Comment? Is there a particular topic you would like to know more about? No need to keep those thoughts to yourself!  Email me at tzipporah@innerskytherapeutics.com and we can keep these important conversations going.

If you have been browsing around the gram lately, you've likely come across the #bodypositivity movement. While we are huge advocates for body acceptance, we understand that some people may have questions about what that means and looks like. In this episode of the Food Heaven Podcast, we chat with Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga about yoga, body acceptance (and body neutrality), food, and more!  Check out the full post here: https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com/yoga-for-everybody-with-amber-karnes

We are joined by podcast host extraordinaire and multi-creative Heidi Bennett to discuss her pick Four Friends (1981). Rather than the sex comedies prevalent in the early 80s, Heidi found and connected to a more serious coming of age story. Polina and Diana were unfamiliar with the movie, but found the elements that would have attracted our younger sensibilities. Find Heidi's podcast Vibrant Visionaries at: http://vibrantvisionaries.com/ Support her work at: https://www.patreon.com/VibrantVisionaries Find her on Twitter @HeidiMBennett @vibrantviscast @spinaltapminute & @cabinminutecast The semi-autobiographical movie written by Steve Tesich (Breaking Away) follows the path of the title characters from high school to college during the often turbulent 1960s and beyond. Stars Craig Wasson, Jodi Thelen, Michael Huddleston, Jim Metzler, Miklos Simon, Elizabeth Lawrence, Julia Murray, Reed Birney, James Leo Herlihy, Lois Smith, and Glenne Headly and is directed by Arthur Penn. (from wikipedia.org) The novel Polina mentions is The Serial: A Year in the Life of Marin County and her Pinterest page about it is: https://pin.it/2phldxjgkkqgwu Spinal Tap Minute episode with “Viv Savage” David Kaffinetti can be found at http://spinaltapminute.com/podcast/bonus-episode-viv-savage-in-studio/ Heidi's conversation with Amber Karnes including Body Positive Yoga can be found: http://spinaltapminute.com/podcast/preview-episode-heidis-upcoming-podcast-project/ Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Tweet us @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Sarah Harry is a Psychotherapist, yoga teacher, researcher and university lecturer. Sarah Harry is one of Australia's leading specialists in Body Image and Disordered Eating. She appears regularly in the news on TV and in print as both an expert and a fat yogi. She is also the author of the book Fat Yoga and teaches workshops on the subject of accessible yoga - teaching yoga to people in larger or differently abled bodies. In this episode, we learn how Sarah moved from the world of high fashion to becoming one of Australia's leading experts in Eating Disorders and Body Image. We learn about the challenges that Sarah faced while training to become a yoga teacher. We also learn how we as Yoga teachers can make yoga classes a more welcoming space for people in larger bodies. We also have a signed copy of FAT YOGA by Sarah Harry to give away! Follow the link to enter the competition: https://podcast.flowartists.com/fat-yoga-competition/ Links: Sarah Harry - https://www.fatyoga.com.au/ This Girl Can - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiplV7r554M Body Peace - https://body-peace.teachable.com/ Body Positive Yoga in Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bodypositiveyoga Picks of the Week: Sarah Harry - Body Peace cards - https://www.fatyoga.com.au/body-peace-cards-i/

067: Yoga for Every Body with Amber Karnes   If you've ever wondered how to make your yoga classes more inclusive to those with larger bodies, our guest Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga, has an abundance of insight. She's a ruckus maker, yoga asana teacher (E-RYT 200), social justice advocate, and a lifelong student of her body. Her commitment to inclusive, adaptive yoga practice empowers thousands of diverse practitioners around the globe.   Amber was hooked after her first yoga class. She noticed that the negative self-talk that overwhelmed her at times subsided after her first yoga class. She became curious about this effect and went back to repeat the “experiment”. Amber noticed she felt grounded and calm in her body for the first time. The physical aspect mattered to Amber but the internal regulation and tools yoga provided were especially powerful. She found the practice to be immensely helpful in her struggle with depression and anxiety, finding a peace of mind that kept her coming back.   Amber decided to take a yoga teacher training 7 years into her own practice to deepen her personal practice and learn “the rest of yoga” outside just the poses. She had no plans to teach but after immersing herself into the program she saw the need to provide space for women who felt their bodies were all wrong for yoga. Amber has been now been teaching for over 15 years.   Amber feels that it is important to recognize that there are systems of oppression, such as the patriarchy and racism, that try to take away a woman's power. The pressure women feel to conform their bodies to a narrow societal standard distracts women so “we can't do amazing things like change the world and make art or help people that really need a voice, that we can stand up and use our voice to help support and uplift them.”   Amber wants to emphasize that women need to feel that it's NEVER their body that's the problem. If a student struggles with a pose their body is not to blame. There is incredible power in offering modifications and props and being aware of the languaging around cues. She also offers that teachers are  “there for our students and hold space for inquiry to allow the processing of emotion behind the desire to change the body.”   Amber offers workshops, retreats, courses (including Yoga for All Teacher Training with Dianne Bondy) through Body Positive Yoga. Amber is the creator of the Body Positive Clubhouse, an online community dedicated to building unshakable confidence and living out loud. 3:45 Amber's first yoga class   8:15 How yoga teachers can be aware and respond if students express dissatisfaction with their body   Good Principles to Bring into the Classes:   9:55 1) The Body is Never the Problem- It's the asana that's the problem NOT the body, employ modifications or props   11:05 2) Languaging- Embodied or positive physical experience vs. striving and achieving, remove the hierarchy of language avoid saying “full expression of the pose”   12:10 Misconceptions around props: that they're a crutch or cheat, that if you use them you're not as good as the other students. Teachers have the opportunity to remove this stigma and help students see props as positive or neutral.   13:15 Progressive teaching- giving students the opportunity to stay in pose or progress, for example:   Start in Table Top Feet behind, rest toes behind mat Lift leg at hip Lift arm   Offer the student the opportunity to stay at that level or progress, depending on their level of comfort.   16:00 Shannon and her client's experience with coming to the mat to check in. Amber calls it “neutral ground”, a place where she avoids body criticism or shaming with a focus on inquiry and emotional exploration.   17:20 Body neutrality- it's okay to feel neutral about your body without the pressure to love your body and aligns with practicing non-attachment   20:25 Advice for teaching bigger bodies when you don't live in a larger body and how specialized training is very helpful   26:05 Marketing for classes for larger bodies or all bodies   32:50 Yoga images in yoga marketing- including photos featuring a variety of bodies, ethnicities, abilities, etc. will attract a more diversity   35:25 Modifications, props, and cuing: it shouldn't be assumed that any pose it basic for anyone. Questions to ask yourself: What is the point of the pose? How can you make poses more accessible to your students? Can we change the orientation of the pose or change the relationship to gravity? Sometimes it's something as small as adding blocks under the hands, using the wall or chair, etc.   A lot of students don't have body awareness coming into yoga- you can help them move into over time   41:20  Two steps to help students with larger bodies:   1) Widen- Feet two fists width or maybe wider (width of the mat) automatically puts students in a better position which helps them access their breath, avoid feeling compressed or pinched, bodies are more flexible than the body can often express   2) Move stuff out of the way- Take hands to low belly, fold forward and bend your knees, pull your hips back, tuck belly up and back- also great cue for someone that isn't in a larger body (great cue for hinging hips)   43:55 How to assist a larger student without putting them on the spot: speak matter-of-factly and make cues relevant to the entire class: no one wants to be put on the spot whether they're injured or in a larger body, etc.   Make it clear that no one has to be in perfect shape to practice yoga.   48:25 Tools for teachers to offer modifications:   Set everyone up with the same props Take time to talk about how the props can be used Offer alternative spots (chair, wall, etc.) and focuses (shape or balance of the pose)   Empower your students so they can trust their instincts, experiment until they find a position that feels good,  and ask your students how does their breath feels in this pose. Subtle things like language help your students feel good so they can access an embodied experience.   55:10 Issues around consent: do some self-study:  Why I am or am not offering assists or adjustments to my students? Is this necessary? Is it clarifying or nurturing? Cueing over adjusting. Help students make the adjustment for themselves and adjust your student only if they are in a position that may cause injury. If you do make sure to ask for consent and let them know what you are going to do.   1:06:35 How to reach Amber Karnes Links   Amber's Email: info@bodypositiveyoga.com   Amber's website: Body Positive Yoga Body Positive on Facebook   Body Positive on Instagram   Representation Matters: Inclusive and Diverse Stock Photos   Body Positive Yoga: Modifications   Amber's article: Yoga Turned My Body into a Place I Could Call Home   Relevant TCYT podcast episodes:   003: Trauma Training for Every Yoga Teacher with Margaret Howard   015: Consent Cards and Hands-On Assists with Molly Kitchen   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity   Quotes “Offering modifications offers students agency over their own yoga practice and gives the locus of control back to the students. We want to guide our students into a place of inquiry where they can have an experience in their own body...both on the mat and into areas of their own lives.” ~ Amber Karnes

Kat and Kyle chat with Amber Karnes, the founder of Body Positive Yoga, about identifying wellness barriers and creating inclusive yoga spaces.

Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga, joins me for an episode of HeartSpace that'll open your mind as well as your heart. In this episode, Amber shares her personal story of how and why she got into yoga. We talk body image, practicing yoga in a bigger body, slaying the ego, making peace with our bodies, and the messy middle part not many talk about when it comes to shifting from the dieting mentality to self-acceptance. You can learn more about the show at CorinneDobbas.com/HeartSpace

IndyGirl Radio - Jules Mitchell talks yoga biomechanics, yoga, and human variability with Body Positivity Yoga http://www.indygirlworld.com  

Y'all I'm so excited to bring you this podcast episode with Kelley Carboni-Woods (Peace Filled Mama). Kelley is a creator, curator, yogi, wellness advocate, writer, natural hair stylist and business owner living in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kelley says, "I approach my role as a mother from a very intentional place, grounded in the belief that my children are human beings who deserve the same respect, love and compassion as any adult. My yoga practice is essential in keeping my own ego at bay as I navigate the fluctuations of temperaments and occurrences that come from having two small babies, running a business and working in my community. I created the space because I believe that we all have a peaceful part of ourselves and we deserve to be able to connect to that place when we need to. As mothers, it can be hard to find that balance and to remember who we are. This is a place about remembering and connecting and being fortified for the big job that we have. We are in charge of the future, essentially. Imagine how positively it would be influenced if we are entering into that role from our best place, our most peaceful place, with all the love that we have." In this episode, I'll talk to Kelley about her mindful approach to motherhood and how her yoga practice keeps her in a peaceful place while raising two independent little humans. We'll talk about the importance of self-care and why it's crucial, especially for women of color. And finally, you'll hear all about Kelley's book Manifest, and get a sneak peek into our online course and our 2018 retreat in northern Georgia! Buy Kelley's book Manifest and the companion workbook at the Body Positive Yoga store. Join me and Kelley on December 27 for a FREE one-hour workshop centered around harnessing our individual power to create the life we desire. To learn more about the Manifest online course, where we're learning to stand in our power in 2018, click here. It starts January 1, so don't miss out! To get details on our Breathing Room retreat, click here! Find Kelley at peacefilledmama.com or on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or Pinterest.

Amber Karnes of Body Positive Yoga joins us to talk about her journey from disordered eating to intuitive eating, embracing a Health at Every Size mentality, why accessible yoga is a social justice issue, why community is an such an important part of this anti-diet work, the process of mourning the thin ideal and embracing internal growth regardless of body size, how the visibility and representation of larger bodies influenced her own body image, and so much more! PLUS, Christy answers a listener question about how to train for a career helping other people heal from diet culture. Amber Karnes is a ruckus maker, RYT-200 yoga asana teacher, creator of Body Positive Yoga, and a lifelong student of her body. In Amber’s retreats, classes and workshops, students of all shapes and sizes will find tips, tricks, and modifications to make yoga asana work for their body type. She emphasizes safe alignment and mindful transitions, and guides each student to honor the body they bring to the mat today, while being empowered to learn about the body’s intelligence and power. She serves on the Yoga and Body Image Coalition and seeks to further the message of inclusivity, self-acceptance, consent, agency, body positivity, and accessibility for all on and off the mat. She blogs at bodypositiveyoga.com. This episode is brought to you by Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. If you're ready to give up dieting once and for all, come join us at christyharrison.com/course. To learn more about Food Psych and get full show notes for this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych. Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions. Join the Food Psych Facebook group to connect with fellow listeners around the world!

Amber Karnes, creator of Body Positive Yoga, joins J for a talk about making the ends meet as teachers in the new landscape. They are both in the midst of moving and navigating the ways they can make a living and, after canceling a number of times, they jump into a conversation despite not feeling all that up to it. Fortunately, coming together on the challenges they are facing is a welcome release and serves to reaffirm their resolve. They also discuss the origins of Body Positive Yoga and the Yoga for All Training she does with Dianne Bondy. This episode is part of our premium podcast subscription. To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.