body-image

Oprah’s recent confessions about her struggles with her weight struck a major chord with me — and with many of my students who are beginning to battle the bulge through yoga. And I know exactly how they feel. I may have a long, lean physique now … but I didn’t always.

In this post:

• My Own Battle of the Bulge

Love is one of the most powerful forces. I find that women who are most critical of their bodies are missing a degree of self love. Do you find yourself looking in the mirror and having negative thoughts about certain parts of your body? Do you find yourself saying things like “If my thighs were only slimmer” or “I wish my butt wasn’t so flat!” Moving your body and training certain areas can actually help you create a better body image from the inside and out as well as the outside and in!