Curvy Yoga

I was recently honored to be a speaker in the incredible Health at Every Size (HAES) Master Class that Golda Poretsky of Body Love Wellness organized. When Golda asked me to speak, I decided I wanted to share 5 simple tips to make yoga work for you. I'm so excited to share that talk with you now! In the talk, I discuss how much HAES and yoga speak to each other in my life (the philosophies are so similar!). I also share those 5 tips and point you to a great free resource -- the restorative chapter of my book, Permission to Curve. Who can't use some more restorative yoga in their life? Click here to download the podcast and listen in (it's about an hour in length). Hope you enjoy!

10 Simple Tips for a Body Lovin’ Holiday

Free call from 7.11.12

This 8 minute gratitude and loving-kindness meditation is great for anytime, anywhere.

Description: This is a time of year when we’re often asked to reflect. So in this practice, we’re going to invite in reflection, intention and attention -- cultivating an awareness of our body that we can use as a springboard for showing it more love. This practice incorporates a number of standing poses to get you really grounded and ends with a brief loving-kindness meditation. Props needed: Yoga mat, 1 block Disclaimer: It is advised that you consult a doctor before beginning any yoga or exercise routine.

Rollin’ with the Curves: Yoga Destressing for the Holidays

Description: I don’t know about you, but this time of year (close enough to the holidays to start getting panicky but far enough away that I’m not yet packing my suitcase) is one where I need extra doses of self-care. In this class, we’re going to focus on twists--wringing out stress and making extra space in our bodies and hearts for love. Props needed: Yoga mat, 2 blocks (or their approximations) and a wall Disclaimer: It is advised that you consult a doctor before beginning any yoga or exercise routine.

The holidays have just started, but I bet many of us are already feeling overwhelmed – even if all we’re doing is thinking about all we have to do! Well, I’ve got the curvy antidote: heart opening! These poses are perfect for this time of year – physically correcting schlumpiness from too much time spent hunched over wrapping paper and emotionally fighting scroogeiness. Length: 60 minutes Props needed: Yoga mat, blanket

Enjoy this warm-up from our curvy backbending class.

Brief standing yoga warm-up: perfect to begin a longer practice or as a way to move the spine--perhaps upon waking or as a break in your day.