Podcasts about every body yoga

Part of my recovery process as an adult included both yoga and mediation. Although now I'm now certified to teach in both Hatha and Adaptive Yoga, it was intimidating for me at first. Yoga also became a way for me to reconnect with both mind and body and bust through daily stressors. Even as a person with disabilities that can make mobility hard, I love exercising, but sometimes my pain level makes that difficult. Not so the gentle Bo and Adaptive yoga forms, particularly the chair based yoga. I am used to teaching people of all ability levels, and today I'm sharing a short meditation and yoga that you can do from your office, chair, or anywhere that feels comfortable for you. It is generally safe for those who have joint pain as well. Do note: my voice is softer on this part as I tend to do the routine as I teach it! (Please listen to your own body and talk to your physician about beginning any physical activity; this is merely my personal experience and I am not a doctor). Some resources for this episode include: Bo Yoga- Bo Yoga blends the best of Yoga, Qi Gong and Meditation using the Bo Yoga Staff as a unique prop. Also a YouTube Channel. Every Body Yoga, by Jessamyn Stanley Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses: A Practical Workbook for Integrating Themes, Ideas, and Inspiration into Your Class, by Sage Roundtree (for yoga teachers, but great resource for those of you who might want to teach, and beautiful seasonal meditations too). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

“Mind your business, drink your water, and don't worry about what other people are doing” - Jessamyn StanleyLegends, have you ever felt that you don't belong in a space, don't love yourself enough, or need to accept yourself more? If so, then this is definitely the right podcast for you! I had the pleasure of interviewing the epic Jessamyn Stanley, an incredible yoga teacher, author, entrepreneur, and advocate. She is the co-founder of The Underbelly where she teaches amazing yoga classes and sells incredible products. She is also the author of several books including her new book Yoke and Every Body Yoga. In this episode, we discuss what specific actions we all can take in our daily lives to ensure we are making decisions that are good for us and what we want as opposed to what other people want us to do. We specifically dive into:How to handle food judgmentHow to accept your bodyHow to manage your feelings in a beneficial wayHow to create positive habitsI truly loved this interview. Connect with Jessamyn and get on board with what she is doing at the following links:Jessamyn's InstagramJessamyn's WebsiteJessamyn's BooksThe Underbelly

Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and author. She gained recognition through her Instagram account which shows her practicing yoga as a plus size queer woman of color. She founded The Underbelly, a wellness brand that doesn't aspire to perfection but strives for authenticity and self-awareness, and wrote books, Every Body Yoga and Yoke, to explore race, self-love, capitalism, and sexuality through the lens of yoga. On this episode, Jessamyn details how to radically accept your body for what it is, get connected to your higher self, and have uncomfortable conversations in order to break through to your fullest potential. Whether you have struggled with your own body-image, or are just looking to get more connected to the skin you're in, this episode is for you!    Follow Jessamyn on IG Purchase Jessamyn's Books   BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/realpod for 10% off Macy's: www.macys.com/live Produced by Dear Media

I have the joy and honor of being joined for episode 27 by yoga practitioner, author, and activist Jessamyn Stanley. Jessamyn is the author of 'Yoke' + 'Every Body Yoga' and is also the co-founder of The Underbelly. Raised in Durham, NC and brought up in the Baha'i faith , Jessamyn was no stranger to spiritual practices, but it wasn't until her introduction and dedication to yoga that she was able to come back into spirituality in ways she had never experienced before. Using the philosophies of these respective practices and her own deconstruction of her lived experience of being a Queer, Black, Fat person Jessamyn has been able to shed a radical light into the Western Wellness Industrial Complex and create and avenue of advocacy, validation, and self love for the folks who often fall forgotten and underserved in this industry. We speak today about her relationship to challenging topics like imposter syndrome, shame, and self trust, and how yoga as a space of meeting yourself exactly where you are creates the space in which any and all things may be explored- leading you to new discoveries of what is sacred and what brings breathe to your life.Find more about Jessamyn's work HEREFollow The Underbelly + Jessamyn HERESupport The Liberation Podcast HEREIntro: 0:00-7:55Convo: 7:55-63:00Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56469925&fan_landing=true)

Today's guest, Jessamyn Stanley, is an author, a yoga teacher, and a body positivity advocate. Jessamyn authored a best-selling book called Every Body Yoga. And most recently, she published her second book called Yoke.Jessamyn grew up in North Carolina, in the Baháʼí Faith—don't worry, I didn't know what that was either. And she grew up with some major body image issues and hair issues, and she had sexuality stuff going on and there was a little imposter syndrome—it was all of it!And then, Jessamyn discovered yoga at 16 which she hated, so she didn't go back to it for years. Meanwhile, Jessamyn suffered from depression and anxiety in the background. She finished school but then she enrolled in an MFA program but she dropped out of it to go to culinary school. And then, one of her friends talked her into going back to a yoga class which she did but this time, she was into it. And then, the strangest thing happened—something inside of her told her to start photographing herself in yoga poses and to post them on Instagram. Now, why is this strange? Because Jessamyn was self-described as fat. She was obese.When she posted photos of herself in yoga poses, she quickly got comments about her weight, and people started trolling her for being fat. But she continued posting those photos as a form of self-acceptance. Then, people started reaching out to her to see if she would teach them. And of course, she didn't understand why not with all the talented yoga teachers in the world. But what Jessamyn eventually realized that nobody had her story, no one had overcome her challenges, they didn't have her background or her perspective. And so, as a self-described fat-phobic, slut-shamer yogi, Jessamyn became a yoga teacher. And soon after that, she published her first book called which was called Every Body Yoga, which became a best-seller. And most recently, she published her second book which is called Yoke.She also has been featured on several magazine covers including Cosmopolitan and Yoga Journal, and she has become a bonified role model for many people, myself included. We had an awesome conversation and I really can't wait for you to hear it. I think you're going to fall in love with Jessamyn as well and her perspective on life.

This week we dive into all things body positivity, self-love, health and wellness, with Jessamyn Stanley, an internationally acclaimed voice in the wellness space. She's the author of two books: Every Body Yoga and YOKE: My Yoga of Self Acceptance, which explores issues of self-love, body-positivity, and race. We discuss the intersection of health and money, the pandemic's impact on Black women, and more. In Mailbag, we discuss prioritizing student loans, a 401(k) and emergency fund, and how to invest a $130,000 profit on a home sale. In Thrive, how to save money on travel.

In conversation with adrienne maree brown Internationally sought-after wellness expert Jessamyn Stanley is the author of Every Body Yoga, ''a clever memoir of a millennial woman's search for self-acceptance'' (Elle) wrapped inside a beginner's manual to asana yoga. A regular contributor to Self magazine, cohost of the Dear Jessamyn podcast, and founder of the wellness community The Underbelly, she has been featured in such publications as The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Sports Illustrated. In Yoke, Stanley explores the concept of the ''yoga of the everyday'' through a series of autobiographical essays about such varied topics as self-love, impostor syndrome, cannabis, and the missing spiritual element to Western yoga. adrienne maree brown is a podcaster, public speaker, and the writer-in-residence at the Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute. Books with signed book plates available at the Joseph Fox Bookshop (recorded 7/21/2021)

Sarah talks to yoga teacher, body positivity activist, and author Jessamyn Stanley about how being fat doesn't mean that you aren't invited, how she reconciles her own tendency to body shame, how her soul was cracked open during yoga teacher training, how she once caught herself apologizing for existing, and about what pride means to her.

Midwife Sarah sits down with Jamie Oller, CPM, LDM, to discuss anti-fat bias in the culture at large and specifically in pregnancy and postpartum care. They cover the BMI, prejudice against larger bodies, and how people of size receive different care than their thin counterparts in pregnancy care.  Jamie Oller is a primary midwife at Harbor Midwifery in Oregon. She can be found online at www.harbormidwifery.com and on Instagram at @harbormidwifery  --- Extra Resources for Listeners:  www.plussizebirth.com  “Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth about your Weight” by Lindo Bacon “Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, and Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight” by Lindo Bacon “Fat?so!” by Marilynn Wann “Shrill” by Lindy West (which is also now a show on Hulu shot here in Portland) “The Body is Not an Apology” by Sonya Renee Taylor  “Every Body Yoga” by Jessamyn Stanley “Land Whale” by Jess Baker “Do No Harm” podcast Lizzo, obviously  “Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins” by Sabrina Strings “Why Won't You Date Me?” by Nichole Byer 

Jessamyn Stanley’s book EVERY BODY YOGA: LET GO OF THE FEAR, GET ON THE MAT, LOVE YOUR BODY is a memoir, Q&A and yoga manual for everyone.

Jessamyn Stanley's book EVERY BODY YOGA: LET GO OF THE FEAR, GET ON THE MAT, LOVE YOUR BODY is a memoir, Q&A and yoga manual for everyone.

Jessamyn Stanley’s book EVERY BODY YOGA: LET GO OF THE FEAR, GET ON THE MAT, LOVE YOUR BODY is a memoir, Q&A and yoga manual for everyone.

This week we’re joined by award winning yoga instructor, body positivity advocate, and author of 'Every Body Yoga.' Jessamyn Stanley. This conversation covers so many amazing topics. From body positivity and yoga as a spiritual/intuitive practice. To discussing the importance for the wellness/yoga community to become more diverse, safe and accessible for everyone. Jessamyn shares her wealth of knowledge on yoga, her journey so far and her mission to make yoga accessible for everyone across the world. If yoga isn’t your jam this is still a must listen episode! Jessamyn inspires us to connect with our bodies and find the power within . Enjoy listening to the episode! In this episode they talk about Body image, and diversity in the wellness world What does a safe wellness space look like? Yoga as a Spiritual/Intuitive practice Jessamyn’s spiritual reactivation moments How to intuitively discover your style of yoga & practice The need to change accessibility & representation in the yoga world Why she created Underbelly Yoga and the future of the platform Creating body confidence  Yoga for social change Advice if you want to start a yoga practice Natalie shares messages with Jessamyn Podcast Music: “Follow You” by Daniel Gong (Dansonn) Jessamyn Stanley Photograph- Bobby Quillard Resources mentioned Michael Johnson - https://www.clearlightyoga.com/ Yoga Behind Bars- https://yogabehindbars.org/ Join this month’s circle- DEVELOP YOUR HEARING GIFTS- Thursday 25th July 2019. Replay available if you can’t join live. For all the info and to sign up visit- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/develop-your-hearing-gifts-online-circle-tickets-65565834175 Send your testimonial videos to hello@natalie-miles.com Please do not go over 90 seconds to 2 mins. Please mention your name and where you’re from. All submissions that make the final edit will get 2 free months of the monthly online circles (value $50USD). Deadline July 31st 2019. Sign up to AIRR to share your podcast highlights with friends ly/airr-intuitive Ways to connect with Jessamyn Jessamyn IG- https://www.instagram.com/mynameisjessamyn/ Underbelly IG- https://www.instagram.com/theunderbellyyoga/ Website- http://jessamynstanley.com/ The Underbelly- https://www.theunderbelly.com/ Ways to connect with Natalie Visit - www.natalie-miles.com for all her offerings and services Purchase the Meet Your Spirit Guide online workshop -https://nataliemiles.podia.com/meet-your-spirit-guide-workshop Instagram- Follow Natalie - https://www.instagram.com/iamnataliemiles/ Sign up to the newsletter to receive the Weekly Message from Spirit https://thepsychicupgrade.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=28bb40726986eb60943bdb89b&id=bda96b2403 Send Natalie a Spiritual/Intuitive Question as a voice memo to be answered on the podcast podcast@natalie-miles.com (no personal questions will be answered) Take the Free How Do You Receive Your Intuitive Guidance Quiz at  https://natalie-miles.com/get-guided-quiz/ All content and written show notes: Copyright Natalie Miles 2019

On this episode of 20 Minute Fitness we have the amazing chance to sit down with the Jessamyn Stanley!She is a yogi who breaks all the stereotypes, has built a life as an internationally recognized yoga teacher and award-winning Instagram star by combining a deep understanding for yoga with a willingness to share her personal struggles in a way that touches everyone who comes to know her.Now she brings her body-positive, emotionally uplifting approach to yoga in her book Every Body Yoga that will help every reader discover the power of yoga and how to weave it seamlessly into his or her life.Three Things You Will Learn 1.) How Jessamyn Stanley Is Transforming FitnessAlthough Jessamyn is focused on the practice of yoga, she is also using her social platform and love of the practice to make waves in the fitness community. Jessamyn is making strides to disrupt the "norms" of the fitness industry by demonstrating that yoga (and fitness in general) applies to a massive array of body types. 2.) Why Fitness Is More Than Skin Deep Stanley practices and teaches high-energy Vinyasa-flow yoga, an athletic style of yoga that strings various poses together to create a sequence. Her classes provide a body-positive approach that focuses on how the body feels vs. how it looks, a technique she developed through her own personal practice.3.) What Changing Your Perspective Does Listen to what Jessamyn has to say about the wonders of changing your perspective can do. Plus, the surprising tip to accepting your own fitness path.

Watch the video here. An internationally acclaimed yoga teacher whose body-positive approach encourages students to ask ''How do I feel?'' rather than ''How do I look?,'' Jessamyn Stanley has been featured on Good Morning America, Shape, People, and New York Magazine, among many other media outlets. She also is a regular contributor to Mind Body Green, Wanderlust, Elephant Journal, and is an award-winning Instagram star. Every Body Yoga illustrates and explains 50 yoga poses and 10 sequences to accomplish at home, and shares Stanley's paradigm-shifting philosophy of spirit and body acceptance. (recorded 4/18/2017)

Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher. She is also the author of the book Every Body Yoga. She describes writing a book as an expression of your truth. She's not anything like you see on most yoga ads with the perfect body and asanas, standing on the mat in the middle of paradise. She represents everybody who doesn't see themselves reflected on the media.   What We Discuss with Jessamyn Stanley: What got Jessamyn to write a book about yoga Who Jessamyn wishes to represent and why her book resonates most with people The importance of showing authenticity in the practice of yoga How the mental roadblocks in yoga are synonymous with life in general Writing a proposal vs. writing a book Different techniques she used in writing the book Saying that you still haven't figured it all out and that's okay Being blessed by having amazing editors, allowing her to speak her own voice The hardest part of writing having to talk about her mom's illness Being afraid of offending people who read your book vs. understanding not to make everyone comfortable all the time The parallels of yoga and writing - just show up! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Momma we made it! So excited for our show VOICES to be honored by The Gracies for Public Affairs - Local. So grateful to all our guests who have inspired and challenged and moved us with their stories. Thank you to VOICES Producer Leroy for working so hard on the show and sharing the vision. And thank you to The Alliance for Women in Media! Gracies Submission – 2018 Hello I’m Pebbles and welcome to Voices, conversations with people with fascinating stories, those with creative voices, people inspiring others with their voice, or are using their voice to make a difference. I am honored to introduce you to three incredible women with powerful voices in their respective fields.  One, helping women change how they see their bodies, another making her mark in a male dominated field, and the third helping girls and young women use the power of media for positive change. First is Jessamyn Stanley. Jessamyn is a yoga teacher, body positivity activist and writer. Her growing social media following is full of fans who are inspired by her confidence, self-acceptance, and for living life unapologetically.  Our conversation about her new book Every Body Yoga, use of the word fat, and letting go of fear left me feeling inspired to dust off my yoga mat. Next up is Kristen Kish. Kristen was the winner of Top Chef Season 10. She went on to host the travel show 36 Hours, released her first cookbook this past October and has been featured on NBC’s Asian America Presents series. She was also featured as one of Buzzfeed’s Out and Proud LGBT Leaders of the Food Industry. And finally, I’m excited to introduce you to Michelle Cove. Michelle is an author, filmmaker, public speaker, and the founder and executive director of MEDIAGIRLS, an organization whose mission is to teach girls and young women to discover their self-worth, and use social media to speak up for their beliefs.  Michelle is using her voice to help girls and women find and use theirs. Voices is produced by Leroy Irvin. I’m Pebbles and thank you so much for listening.

The rise of yoga in the West has also seen the rise of the Instagram Yogis and this idea that yoga is only meant to serve white, flexible, able bodied women. Jessamyn Stanley, yoga teacher, author of Every Body Yoga, and body positivity advocate, challenges these norms. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on the practice of yoga, the shadow side of body positivity, cultural appropriation, and how she navigates her large online presence. Enjoy!   To grab the show notes including all the information on today’s guest, go to www.ThaisSky.com/podcast/26 and please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon at Patreon.com/ThaisSky.   If you like what you heard, it would mean the world to me if you took a moment to leave a review and share this podcast with your community.   Thank you for your generous attention. XO Thais   Socials // Website: www.ThaisSky.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IamThaisSky Instagram: www.instagram.com/IamThaisSky Patreon: www.Patreon.com/ThaisSky

In this frank and warm hearted conversation on The Priestess Podcast, author and yoga teacher Jessamyn Stanley talks about her debut book Every Body Yoga and her passion for fat and body acceptance.  Every Body Yoga is a must read for anyone who has ever felt shame or been disheartened in a yoga or exercise class about whether or not they truly belong there.  Jessamyn's personal story of self-love and acceptance is at once funny and relatable and also deeply steeped in social justice.

  Jessamyn Stanley, author of " Every Body Yoga" joins us to discuss her book and how the practice of yoga has changed her life and how it can change yours.   Christopher Brook, Attorney for the North Carolina ACLU gives us the legalities of the Trump travel ban and the allegations he faces of obstruction of justice   Tom Donelson, Boxing Analyst discusses his latest article posted on thebatchelorpadnetwork.com and the fight finally agreed between Floyd Mayweather and Scott McGregor.   Barry Barnes of the locker report and locker talk discusses the latest in NFL news. Listen live beginning 6pm Eastern at blogtalkradio.com/la-batchelor or by phone at646-929-0130. Interested in advertising on the show, email us at labatchelor40@gmail.com  Listen to the podcast of each show at thebatchelorpadnetwork.com Follow us at padnation@facebook and padnation2@twitter.  

Episode Overview Today's episode is a conversation Jill had with Instagram yogi rockstar Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga. More than just a discussion about yoga, Jill and Jessamyn discuss body image, diet culture, and being an untraditional looking athlete. Episode was recorded live at the Parma-Snow branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library on May 18, 2017.  Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.

Hey there, lovely radicals... up for a mind-stretching podcast? In today's episode of the "Life. Unrestricted." podcast, I talk to Jessamyn Stanley from Durham, North Carolina. Jessamyn, as many of you know, is a yogi who breaks all the stereotypes. She has built a life as an internationally recognized yoga teacher and award-winning Instagram star by combining a deep understanding for yoga with a willingness to share her personal struggles in a way that touches everyone who comes to know her. Now she brings her body-positive, emotionally uplifting approach to yoga in a book that will help every reader discover the power of yoga and how to weave it seamlessly into his or her life. It’s called "Every Body Yoga", and just like herself, this book breaks all the stereotypes. You will hear Jessamyn share: – Where she thinks our self-consciousness about our bodies comes from – What it was that made her become dissatisfied with who she was and how her body looked – What brought her to yoga – What anxiety/depression have to do with our mind’s tendency to ruminate about the past and/or worry about the future – How she understands the spiritual aspect of the yoga practice – Why there’s so much to be said for having a healthy detachment to the materialistic focus that our culture promotes – Why she thinks that the obsession with surface-level things, like the "look" of bodies, are huge shortcomings of our society – What the dangers of social media and the display of fake "perfection" are – Why "getting likes" is never something we should be aiming for – Why no amount of outside approval can ever fill the void in our hearts – Why the disconnection that happens when everybody "lives" on the screen is so harmful for our soul’s wellbeing – Why most of what we see on social media is fake and—upon closer inspection—completely irrelevant – Why she says what she wants and doesn’t care too much about what other people think of her – Why we often look for "meaning" in life in the exact wrong places – Why people who feel insecure make better customers – How we can become more comfortable in our own company – Why facing and owning our "shit" is the only way to liberation – Where true inner contentment comes from – What most people plain misunderstand about yoga – What the problems are with "modern" (westernized) yoga – What she feels yoga is really about (hint: it’s not about how the body looks) – How she got connected to her emotions after years of stuffing them away – What emotions she has most difficulty with – How she deals with critics and haters – How she deals with getting so much attention and having to be more social than she feels is her nature... ... And so much more! Check out Jessamyn and all of her work (including her book "Every Body Yoga") at: www.jessamynstanley.com If you enjoy and love my podcast, please consider supporting it by becoming a "Patreon"! It would greatly help me to keep those episodes coming to you. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/lifeunrestricted If you want this sort of badassery come to your phone automatically, please DO subscribe on iTunes (Apple): https://itunes.apple.com/ch/podcast/life.-unrestricted.-podcast/id1130713233?mt=2 or on Stitcher (Android): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=93987&refid ********* Don't forget!********* Make sure to join my tribe and meet some of the most supportive, loving and kind people of all shapes and sizes, including great coaches and leaders! We’re right over here at: http://www.lifeunrestricted.org/join

Jessamyn Stanley, acclaimed yoga teacher and body-acceptance advocate, joins us to discuss overcoming decades of dieting, healing from oppressive beauty standards, learning to accept her size and stop pursuing weight loss, the "yoga-industrial complex" vs. real yoga, her new book Every Body Yoga, being an Instagram sensation, navigating people's expectations of her as a yoga teacher, and lots more! Jessamyn Stanley is the author of Every Body Yoga, as well as an internationally recognized yoga teacher, award-winning Instagram star (@mynameisjessamyn), and body-positive advocate. She has been profiled by a wide range of media, including Good Morning America, TIME, New York, Glamour, Shape, People, Essence, Lenny Letter, and many others. When she’s not on the road teaching, she lives in Durham, North Carolina. Visit her online at JessamynStanley.com, on Twitter @JessNotJazz, and on Facebook at MyNameIsJessamyn. To learn more about Food Psych and get full show notes for this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych Join the Food Psych Facebook group to connect with fellow listeners around the world! Grab Christy's new free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food. You can also text "FOODPSYCH" to the phone number 44222 to get it on the go! Join Christy's intuitive eating online course at christyharrison.com/course

Yoga enthusiast, expert and internationally recognized teacher Jessamyn Stanley breaks all the stereotypes of a yogi. Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda sat down with Stanley to talk about her new book, Every Body Yoga; how yoga is for everyone (and not just the models drinking coconut water in the Lululemon ads); and why yoga is more than just a way to burn calories.

Jessamyn Stanley is a world-traveling yoga teacher and self-proclaimed body positive advocate with a new book, Every Body Yoga. Several years ago she decided to document her yoga practice on a brand new app called Instagram, having no idea that she would garner nearly 300,000 followers, many of whom begged her to become a yoga teacher. We talk about the evolution of her yoga practice from her early days as a Bikram yogi to a vinyasa teacher, how yoga studios can make efforts toward being more inclusive of different body types and capabilities, and her quest to stay grounded as she spreads her message that, indeed, yoga is for everyone. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode46/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EB007 Fat Femme Yogi with Jessamyn Stanley  Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, activist, and author of a newly released book: Every Body Yoga. She was launched into the limelight with Instagram, almost by accident. Her initial intention with her Instagram account was to have a way to document her yoga practice and use it as a way to check her at-home progress over time.  Jessamyn joins me on the show today to share her in-depth knowledge and insight on what yoga truly is – a practice about truth and authenticity. She shares her own challenges and conflicts with her own body image throughout her childhood and early adulthood. She shares how she overcame these challenges and improved her self-image and confidence and why she feels so strongly about identifying herself as a “fat femme” and what that term means to her.    “Yoga, while it obviously encourages body positivity – yoga is also a lot bigger than body positivity.” – Jessamyn Stanley    This Week on the Every Body Podcast:  The conflict she had with herself, her body image, and how she overcame it.  Why she significantly reduced posting images of her private yoga practice on Instagram  The advantages and disadvantages of live yoga classes  How childhood media images impacted her body image and her recovery process  Why she believes body image problems are a product of the world we live in now  The process that helped her come to terms with her body image problems  How you feel vs how you look  Dealing with negativity and trolling from other people  How school bullies helped her learn to cope with negative people and trolls  What authenticity means to her and why she makes a conscious decision to be authentic  Jessamyn’s Tips for Getting Started with Yoga:  Take online classes  Connect with Jessamyn Stanley:  Grab her latest book: Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body  Additional Resources:  YogaGlo    Rate, Share, & Inspire Others to Love Every Body     Thank you for joining me this week on the Every Body podcast. If you enjoyed this week’s episode,  head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave a review to help us spread the word to Every Body!   Don’t forget to  visit our website, follow us on  Facebook,  Twitter, and  Instagram,  and join our mailing list so you never miss an episode!       

Jessamyn Stanley tried to avoid falling in love with yoga several times in her life, but the universe had another plan for her. Now Jessamyn travels the world helping to shatter stereotypes of modern yoga (a physical exercise for thin, white women with money) by making yoga accessible for all bodies, all skill levels, and elevating yoga to a practice you do even when you’re not practicing. In her new book, Every Body Yoga, Jessamyn blends personal story with a simple home practice anyone can do with minimal funds. I love how she offers asanas you can practice depending on what’s going on in your life - like a series to do when you feel your emotions spiraling out of control. Beyond the conversation that yoga is indeed for every body, we also discussed how yoga helped her grow after being bullied in high school, helped her deal with depression, and heal her relationship with food and her body. Get a few sneak peak passages from my favorite parts of the book and then go out and get her book. It’s a gift to all bodies wanting to practice body kindness and experience the gentle, yet powerful impact of yoga. --- Get to know Jessamyn Jessamyn Stanley is the author of Every Body Yoga, as well as an internationally recognized yoga teacher, award-winning Instagram star, and body-positive advocate. She has been profiled by a wide range of media, including Good Morning America, TIME, New York, Glamour, Shape, People, Essence, Lenny Letter, and many others. When she’s not on the road teaching, she lives in Durham, North Carolina. Find Jessamyn online Jessamyn's Book - Every Body Yoga: http://jessamynstanley.com/book Website: http://jessamynstanley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynameisjessamyn Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessNotJazz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mynameisjessamyn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxJaVA4Tu6oQaHOppbt8qvA/featured --- You can subscribe to Body Kindness on iTunes and Stitcher. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1073275062 Are you ready for Body Kindness? Get started today with my free e-course and on-demand digital training. Learn more - http://bit.ly/2k23nbT The New York Times Book Review calls Body Kindness “simple and true”. Publisher’s Weekly says it’s “a rousing guide to better health.” http://bit.ly/2k228t9 Watch my videos about why we need Body Kindness on YouTube. https://youtu.be/W7rATQpv5y8?list=PLQPvfnaYpPCUT9MOwHByVwN1f-bL2rn1V Did you enjoy the podcast? Please subscribe and rate it. Have a show idea or guest recommendation (even yourself!) E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. Nothing in this podcast is meant to provide medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer based in Durham, North Carolina, and her classes use high energy vinyasa flow as a way to move past mental and emotional barriers. Her classes provide a body positive approach to yoga which celebrates students' bodies and encourages them to ask “How Do I Feel?” rather than “How Do I Look?” when practicing yoga. Jessamyn studied with Kimberley Puryear and Stephanie Keach at Asheville Yoga Center's Teacher Training Program and her eponymous yoga lifestyle blog and Instagram attract thousands of followers daily, offering tips and advice for other yoga practitioners while documenting her home yoga practice.

Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer based in Durham, North Carolina, and her classes use high energy vinyasa flow as a way to move past mental and emotional barriers. Her classes provide a body positive approach to yoga which celebrates students' bodies and encourages them to ask “How Do I Feel?” rather than “How Do I Look?” when practicing yoga. Jessamyn studied with Kimberley Puryear and Stephanie Keach at Asheville Yoga Center's Teacher Training Program and her eponymous yoga lifestyle blog and Instagram attract thousands of followers daily, offering tips and advice for other yoga practitioners while documenting her home yoga practice.

Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer based in Durham, North Carolina, and her classes use high energy vinyasa flow as a way to move past mental and emotional barriers. Her classes provide a body positive approach to yoga which celebrates students’ bodies and encourages them to ask “How Do I Feel?” rather than “How Do I Look?” when practicing yoga. Jessamyn studied with Kimberley Puryear and Stephanie Keach at Asheville Yoga Center’s Teacher Training Program and her eponymous yoga lifestyle blog and Instagram attract thousands of followers daily, offering tips and advice for other yoga practitioners while documenting her home yoga practice.

Good Neighbor Kathy Keene was joined by Zimmer Financial in Kimberly and then Jessamyn Stanley, Author of “Every Body Yoga”.

Last year Sandra and Anita talked self-image, strength and southern feminism with body positivity advocate and yoga teacher Jessamyn Stanley. We revisit that conversation as Jessamyn gets ready to release her first book "Every Body Yoga." Stay tuned next Monday for a brand new episode! ____ About the show:She & Her is a southern feminist podcast and radio show hosted by two best friends, Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao. Learn more by visiting sheandherradio.com and by following us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @sheandherradio. Find all our episodes on iTunes and Stitcher. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.