5 Reasons Why Curvy Yoga Is Completely Inspiring
I have always admired anyone that can do yoga. I have never been very good at it (except that one time when I went through a Hot Yoga obsession and I was going to class at least 3 times a week). Quite honestly I’ve always been a bit intimidated by yoga in any form because I never looked like everyone else in the room.
Though I love Yoga and all the peace and zen it brings me, I find it hard to be consistent and progress in my practice because somewhere deep down I believe that I can never be as flexible as some of the amazing women I have seen. That was…until I stumbled upon this beautiful movement called Curvy Yoga.
I shared this awesome ad on my facebook page that went viral pretty quickly this weekend:
Well. This chick is my hero. I need to step my yoga game up STAT!!
Posted by Brooklyn Active Mama on Saturday, January 16, 2016
Isn’t it so great? I must have watched it a dozen times. She is so amazing and confident–and she got SKILLS! Did you see that handstand? I have seen people in my yoga classes do handstands and I have always thought to myself that “I can never do that”
It is one of the most inspiring movements happening on the internet–hands down. Here are five reasons why you should pay attention to this greatness.
- They do amazing things with their bodies – Regardless if they are a size 10 or 24 they are nailing each and every move. They quickly dismiss any preconceived notions about the limitations of a curvy body.
- They are all beautiful – Something about a curvy yogi just screams grace and confidence!
- They inspire you to be better – After seeing the awesomeness of these ladies, nailing even the most difficult of poses, I am inspired to simply just practice more to be even just a little bit better.
- It’s Inclusive – As I mentioned before, it can be quite difficult and intimidating to walk into a yoga studio, or even start practicing at home because you often don’t see yogis that look like me in classes. These amazing women make you feel as if you can do it, which is super encouraging.
- It’s a revolution – It’s not just a few women being amazing, there is an entire movement of curvy women all over instagram and social media, you can find a sampling by checking out the hashtag #curvyyoga or #curvyyogis
If you need more Curvy Yoga inspiration be sure to check out Curvy Yogi’s Represent!
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9 Comments
This may be one one of your best posts EVER! I seriously absolutely and wholeheartedly love this!!! It really reminds me of my mom, who was “plus-sized” her entire life but did not let that stop her from doing anything. She would have been all over this!!
And that video??? Blown away. Just so, so great and I hope it FILLS social media with all it’s goodness!!
YESSS
come to Austin as we have a kickass studio here which is all inclusive but mostly mainly focuses on CURVY YOGA.
<3
Not going to lie and would be afraid I would hurt myself with my back issues, but I keep getting told yoga is good for my issues. So, I might have to check out yoga a bit more now when I get a chance. Thank you for the inspiration here 🙂
I puffy heart yoga and love the curvy yoga movement. I love seeing women that look like me do the damn thing and dispel stereotypes. I hope I do the same thing every week in my hot yoga class. Jessamyn is one of my heroes. I have always been a strong believer that one has NO clue of what someone is capable of just by looking at that person. Once we get past these misconceptions and hang-ups, we will be able to recognize the beauty, strength, and value of ALL bodies.
These photos are just beautiful! I love all these movements encouraging woman to love our bodies and all they are capable of.
I saw the commercial of the one girl and I was like I am done you go girl. She is an inspiration and she rocked it. I think we as big girls can do anything we put our mind to.
Beautiful pictures. I think Yoga is just beautiful in general – and the body curves are pretty darn photogenic on anyone!
My sister went through a Hot Yoga obsession too. She’s pregnant now so doesn’t go anymore. And meanwhile, I go to a hot tub and think it’s too hot.
I’m not much into yoga, but I love to see people overcome their own mental hurdles to work toward a healthier being. I’ve really been needing some inspiration like this, so thank you for posting this!
It is my hope as a newly minted yoga teacher to show that yoga is for EVERY body (even if it isn’t everybody’s idea of fitness). I might not be curvy but in the eyes of many, I’m old (I’ll be 46 in 12 days) so in some ways, I understand the feelings of inadequacy when it comes to yoga.
Over time, I’ve come to truly care less about how I appear to the world and care more deeply about how I feel about myself. I’ve been an on and off yoga practitioner for over 15 years and when I was younger (and uninjured), I was more flexible and could do more “pretty” yoga than I can now BUT through time (and after Yoga Teacher Training), I’ve learned about how to keep my body healthy with yoga for the long haul.
To me, yoga is now less about what it looks like but more about what it feels like in your body, your mind and your soul. I hope to help others discover or recommit to finding yoga not only on the mat but in their daily lives and well being.