Body Image and Yoga

September 18, 2023The Funny Thing About YogaBody Image and YogaEpisode No. 32This 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 Intro00:30 Welcome Chat05:03 Body Image06:20 Stereotypes14:01 The Commercialization of Yoga15:35 Our Experience 22:35 Adaptations and Representations25:18 How Can Yoga Improve Body Image30:48 No One Looking At You32:57 Learning About Other Bodies Through Students35:50 More Benefits38:41 Self-Sabotage 41:50 Do not Comment on People's Bodies46:15 This Topic is Important to us48:37 The Funny Thing About Yoga51:45 Closing AnnouncementsFollow Us on Instagram:@TheFunnyThingAboutYoga @CayaYogaSchool @GianaGambino @BradshawWishJoin our Substack Newletter to Receive extra bonus FUNNY THING content:https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/?r=2m1azy&utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=webJoin us in Nicaragua: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicarguaJoin us in Starved Rock: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrockBe Featured on the Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewformLearn more about C.A.Y.A. Yoga School: https://www.cayayogaschool.comSubscribe to our C.A.Y.A. Newsletter: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/contactGiana’s Website: https://www.gianayoga.com/ Bradshaws Website: https://www.bradshawwish.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.