A Yogi on Fat Yoga & Changing Stereotypes (pics)

While this is not a way of advocating for the lack in physical activity, as still not enough Americans are getting in their exercise, this is a way of advocating for positivity and greater acceptance of different body types. Obesity, diabetes, cancer, and other weight related diseases are still on the increase and we need to prompt more persons to take it upon themselves to exercise.

Meanwhile, Stanley—and other women who are posting pictures on Instagram of themselves doing yoga poses—can help folks quit assuming that someone who is heavier isn’t also physically fit. Besides, fitting into a bikini isn’t the point of yoga. “The whole point of this practice is to burn away the parts of our lives that are built up over the years that don’t matter and to burn that away to who you truly are,” Stanley told New York.

Check out some of the inspiring images that she and other plus-size yoga aficionados are sharing. If we’re staring, perhaps it should be so we can learn from their skills.

 

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