September 18, 2023
The Funny Thing About Yoga
Body Image and Yoga
Episode No. 32
This week Giana and Bradshaw talk about all things Body Image, from the stereotypical yoga body to the commercialization of yoga, to feeling unwelcome, unsolicited comments and negative self-talk. They talk about their experience as both students and teachers and share the several ways in which the yoga practice can help cultivate a healthy relationship with body image. They also give advice on what not to do and share a few related stories. Check out this episode and let us know what you think!
00:00 Intro
00:30 Welcome Chat
05:03 Body Image
06:20 Stereotypes
14:01 The Commercialization of Yoga
15:35 Our Experience
22:35 Adaptations and Representations
25:18 How Can Yoga Improve Body Image
30:48 No One Looking At You
32:57 Learning About Other Bodies Through Students
35:50 More Benefits
38:41 Self-Sabotage
41:50 Do not Comment on People's Bodies
46:15 This Topic is Important to us
48:37 The Funny Thing About Yoga
51:45 Closing Announcements
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