Like most fitness activities, yoga is something that was, up until recently, only thought to be practiced by primarily by thin women. After all, plus size women don't exercise at all, right?
Well, Jessamyn Stanley is here to break that stereotype. Stanley is a
plus size yoga instructor that challenging the notion of the
traditional "yoga body." She has been documenting her daily practice on
her Instagram for awhile, and through it she has built a following of
over 66 thousand followers who look to her page for daily inspiration.
She also shared advice on how plus size women can get into yoga in an
interview.
Don’t just go with the first studio throwing around free guest passes- look for a studio whose teachers are recognized for being encouraging and positive. The outlook of a yoga teacher has just as much of an effect on your practice as the clothes you wear or the amount of water you drink. Once you find a studio, give yourself at least one week of classes, consisting of at least three classes before determining if you want to continue. If you’ve never tried yoga, your first class might be a little more intense than you’re expecting which might lead you to set fire to your yoga mat and curse the whole practice to hell.
Check out her inspiring photos - and killer poses - below.
Next, check out what happens when pets interrupt yoga.
Source:
My Name is Jessamyn
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