I am about to burst I am so excited! Today is the debut of the Curvy Yogis, Represent gallery!
As you may know, this idea got kicked up when Yoga Journal announced their Talent Search. The intention behind it is to celebrate the diversity of people who practice yoga and who identify as curvy yogis, regardless of their size. What I love about the gallery is seeing how many people resonate with the message of loving your body and wanting an inclusive practice. As I mentioned the other day, struggles with body image don’t affect only some of us. They affect many, if not all, of us to varying degrees throughout our lives.
I am so proud of the growing curvy community and all the tremendous advocacy y’all are doing across the country and world. It is truly my honor to host this gallery and to be in community with you. This gallery represents a true group effort, which has been supported not only by the people who sent in their pictures but also the many people who have been talking about accessibility with their friends and fellow yogis.
Without further ado, click here for the gallery! And, if you’re so inspired, please leave shout-outs in the comments for everyone who shared their photos and share this up with your networks! Thanks for all you do to keep sharing the Curvy word!
p.s. Shout-out to YogaDork, who also has a tremendous gallery on her site!
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OH MY GOODNESS! So much diverse glowing beauty I can hardly stand it! I’m off to teach Nia feeling all fired up! Thank you for creating this and thank you to every BODY who participated!
I know! It’s outrageously awesome. Thanks! xo
I love it! Thank you Anna for what you do to make everyone feel that is yoga is universally accessible. I feel a connection as my body image was affected when I struggled with breast cancer last year. With treatments I beaome vunerable and felt that I lost a part of myself which is inherantly feminine. Yoga was my therapy. I’ve been following your blog for a while and am inspired by your message. I try to share your concepts with my students everyday. ( I Gave you a shout out on my blog too…..) You go girl!
Wow; thank you so much for sharing this, Amy! I’m totally inspired by YOU!!
simply beautiful.
Thanks, friend! ♥
Wow…seeing all the beautiful poses inspires me to work at my home practice more.
Me, too!
Thanks Anna! And thanks to all of the people that shared their pics with us! What inspiration to continue to practice and to know that we are enough as we are!
Oh, I just love that, Yahira–”we are enough as we are.” Amen!
this is what i see when i’m teaching classes – beautiful friends of all sizes and shapes coming together to practice what they love. this is the real deal!
thank you for putting this together, anna.
Thank you for all you’ve done to share the good word (and your gorgeous pic)! ♥
Anna, this gallery is incredible! Thank you so much for celebrating body diversity in such a beautiful way. Wow, I seriously loved looking at all the photos.
This is really such a cool and inspiring idea! LOVE!
Thank you, sweet friend!! I think I could look at the gallery all day.
Thanks so much for putting this together, Anna! I am honored to be a part of it and to be among such beautiful yogis and yoginis
Thank YOU for being so awesome and for your fantastic pics!!
Hi Anna
It is so nice to see you. I like your new site too. Making it easier for us to participate through comments. I am glad I found you.
Karen
Also, I want to say thank you to all of you that posted your Yoga pics. I am inspired by your strength of self. I hope one day to be as strong in my skin. God Bless.
Thank you!
Such beauty!!!
Agreed–we’ve got a wonderful group here!
Seriously this post, and gallery of curvy yogis just completely warmed my heart! Truly inspirational:-)
Thank you so much Anna!!
Love and Hugs,
Terra
Love and hugs back!!
Yay! Makes my heart smile
Aw; thank you! Me, too–totally.
Gorgeous and inspiring! Thanks so much for doing this Anna.
Is it too late to add photos???
Thanks, Sally! It is definitely not too late for you or anyone to send pics. You can email them to me at anna@curvyyoga.com and I’ll add them pronto!
wonderful is not strong enough of a word. fantasticness, divine awe and amazement
you are such a gem for doing this project and remind us all what yoga is really about: who you are inside. what a beautiful collection of yogis
Yep, that’s really what it’s all about, isn’t it? Thank you! xo
Wow! As a beginner, I’m so excited! Can’t wait to be able to accomplish some of those poses. It’s so encouraging to see bodies similar to mine do poses I’ve never really thought I could do. Kudos to all!
Rock on, Gale!!
Amazing1 These pictures are the epitome of grace, strength, and beauty!
Thank you for this, Anna!
Thank you, Erica! ♥
I love me the ladies but I’m sorry, Trikonasana (or, suck it Yoga Journal) wins!
LOL! I ♥ that one, too!!
such a gorgeous gallery of beautiful yogis — truly an inspiration.
Thanks, Lissa!!
Love it. So proud of you for bringing your vision to life.
Thank you, Lisa! I really appreciate you saying that–and for supporting me for so long! ♥
Wow — beautiful photos but one really moved me. I think it was 40/41 — the Warrior I. I hate Warrior I. I viewed this picture, however, and saw it as powerful, full of openness and praise. Wow. Just. Beautiful. and inspiring. I can’t wait to get into my next Warrior I.
How awesome, Stephanie! I really appreciate you sharing that; I agree–so open and fierce.
Glorious, gorgeous, and inspiring, Anna and friends. It made me want to go get asanas on. Thank you!
Thanks, Rosie! Glad to have you here!!
Beautifully done all! I’m so pleased to be among your courageous and honest selves! Let’s show the world the wonder of Nature is in her diverse (and non-airbrushed) bounty!
Thanks for the lovely comment and fabulous pic, Jessica!
I love it! Makes me want to do a yoga photo shoot!
Thanks, Sheryl! Do it–and send one in for the gallery!
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