As individuals residing in a fractured world, it is typical for us to experience a sense of disconnection from our bodies, an internal struggle within ourselves to find peace within our own flesh. When we root our yoga practice in physical and emotional wellness, we create unity within our own bodies – heart, soul, mind, and strength. This type of practice impacts our entire life and brings an unshakable confidence to step into the abundant life God has for us.
When we teach our students to be emboldened and autonomous and to use their agency, we help them to grow a powerful relationship within themselves. By teaching people to move and shift their flesh, to define what feels good in their unique body, and to seek sensation in poses instead of shape – yoga becomes an entirely new and different exercise in nervous system regulation and body awareness.
It’s important to understand that body size does not tell a story. A larger body does not tell us that a student is lazy, out of shape, a binge eater, inflexible, a beginner, not athletic, or insecure. This is also true for smaller bodies; their body does not tell us they are energetic, fit, healthy eaters, flexible, advanced, athletic, or secure. Body size and body shape do not tell a story, regardless of the body.
This is imperative for yoga instructors to understand because what’s going on in our heads will translate into our words, tone, expressions, and actions. Simply saying that we are a fat ally, fat positive, body positive, or inclusive does not do the work, but checking our internal biases and modifying our behavior does.
Join us in challenging biases and transforming your classes into a truly inclusive space for all bodies. Size-Inclusive Holy Yoga isn’t just about claiming inclusivity – it’s about actively checking internal biases and modifying behavior. Enroll today and become part of a community where yoga is for every body, and every body has a space.
In this 25-hour on-demand program, you’ll learn to foster emotional and physical wellness and embark on a transformative journey as you redefine connections with mind, body, and spirit for your students and yourself. We will walk you through inclusive cueing, pose options, how to offer choice-based classes, and so much more.
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