Podcasts by Love, Curvy Yoga

161: Ten Things I Learned in the Past Decade (Season 7, Episode 2) from 2019-12-20T11:00

It didn't really dawn on me that the end of the decade is near until I heard someone mention it a month or so ago. At first I didn't think much about it. But then as some time passe...

160: Ask Me Anything (Season 7, Episode 1) from 2019-12-13T10:00

We’re back with Season Seven!

This season it’s going to be me — and you. Liz is moving onto bigger and better things (hi and thanks, Liz!), so as we dive in here together, I would love fo...

159: Body Lies We No Longer Believe from 2019-11-15T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about body lies we no long...

158: Where Our Body Stories Come From from 2019-11-08T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about where their body sto...

157: How Yoga Helps You Access Your Intuition from 2019-11-01T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about how yoga can help yo...

156: Our Current Body Acceptance Lessons and Challenges from 2019-10-25T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode, Liz and Anna talk about our current lessons...

155: Good Enough Yoga from 2019-10-18T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode, Liz and Anna talk about defining what enough...

154: Conditions of Enoughness from 2019-10-11T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about defining what enough...

153: Letting Go of the Yogi You Thought You’d Be from 2019-10-04T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about how they have let go...

152: How I Let Myself Change from 2019-09-27T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

• Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week
• On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about the ways they ha...
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151: Does the Way You Relate to Your Body Spark Joy from 2019-09-20T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about how to Marie Kondo y...

150: The Ups and Downs of Our Body Stories from 2019-09-13T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about the ups and downs of ...

149: The Time I Almost Quit Curvy Yoga from 2019-09-06T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna talk about burnout, pre-burnout...

148: More Tips For Creating A Home Yoga Practice from 2019-08-02T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz and Anna give you their tips on how to k...

147: Chatting With Jessie Harrold from 2019-07-26T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz chats with Body Love Project author, Jess...

146: Making Time For Your Home Yoga Practice from 2019-07-19T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Anna and Liz discuss their tips for making t...

145: Our Tips For Attending a New Yoga Class from 2019-07-12T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Anna and Liz discuss their tips for preparin...

144: Taking Up Space from 2019-06-28T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Anna and Liz discuss ways t...

143: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things! from 2019-06-21T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Anna and Liz share their current favorite thi...

142: You're Not the Only One Who... from 2019-06-14T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Anna and Liz remind you that you aren’t the ...

141: Becoming Your Own Teacher from 2019-05-31T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Anna and Liz talk about becoming your own te...

140: With a Little Help From My Friends from 2019-05-24T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode Liz catches up with fellow yoga teacher and ...

139: Summer Summer Summer Summertime!!!!! from 2019-05-17T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: On this week’s episode, Liz and Anna talk bathing suits!

:: ...

138: Finding Appreciation for Your Body from 2019-05-10T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: Liz talks us through a guided meditation to hopefully help us find ...

137: DIY Healing from 2019-05-03T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

• Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week
• Anna and Liz chat with Amy Day about DIY healing,  yyoga, ...
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136: Yoga, Practice, and Mystery from 2019-04-26T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment Anna talks about Yoga, practice and mystery! Listen

135: Things We Have Let Go Of In Our Practice from 2019-04-19T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment Liz and Anna talk about things they have let go...

134: There are Seven Other Limbs from 2019-04-12T09:00

 On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: Liz and Anna talk to CYC teacher Julie Becker!

:: A res...

133: Our Go-To’s on Bad Body Image Days from 2019-04-05T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment Anna and Liz talk about the tools they use to h...

132: Sometimes Practice is On Again, Off Again from 2019-03-29T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Anna and Liz talk to CY teach...

131: Choosing How You Think About Discipline from 2019-03-22T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Anna talks about changing the way you think ab...

130: The Value of Having a Friend on the Path from 2019-03-15T09:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Liz and Anna talk about the va...

129: Presence without Judgement from 2019-03-08T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Liz and Anna talk to Curvy Yoga teacher Liz Nor...

128: Social Media and Body Positivity from 2019-03-01T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Liz and Anna talk about curating your social me...

127: Talking yoga, mental wellness, and so much more with Deja! from 2019-02-22T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Liz talks to Curvy Yoga teacher Deja about yog...

126: Our Conversation with Joy Bernstein from 2019-02-15T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, we talk to CYC teacher Joy Be...

125: Goals Outcomes vs. Action Outcomes from 2019-02-08T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes — something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Anna talks about goal outcomes vs actions outco...

124: Breathe from 2019-02-01T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Liz and Anna talk about Breathe, the first foc...

123: Learning and Living it with Elisabeth Pletcher from 2019-01-25T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, we talk with Elisabeth Pletcher about her yoga...

122: Liz’s Favorite Tips for Feeling at Home in Your Body from 2019-01-18T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

:: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week

:: In our main segment, Liz talks about some tips she...

121: What Our Yoga Practice Looks Like These Days from 2019-01-11T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:

• Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week
• In our main segment, Anna and Liz talk about what their real li...
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120: Anna’s Word of the Year (and Choosing Your Own!) from 2019-01-04T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing:
 

: Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week
 

: In our main segment, Anna reflects on her Word ...

119: Considering Your Practice in the New Year from 2018-12-21T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing: : Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week : In our main segment, Anna and Liz will give some practical tips about approaching yo...

118: I Want to Be the Embodiment of the Practice with Karen Huaki-Feaver from 2018-12-14T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing: : Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week : In our main segment, we talk with new Curvy Yoga teacher Karen Huaki-Feaver. Karen s...

117: Okay, Busy Season is Here. Now What? from 2018-12-07T11:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing: : Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week : In our main segment, Liz is talking about seasons of life -- particularly how to nav...

116: Introducing: The Curvy Life Intensive from 2018-11-30T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing: : Practice notes -- something we learned from our practice this week : In our main segment we’re talking about a new branch of Curvy Yoga that we’re callin...

115: Letting Your Social Media Feed Reflect You with Natalie Dunbar from 2018-11-16T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing: : Our highs/lows : In our main section, we talk with Curvy Yoga teacher Natalie Dunbar. Natalie shares about her personal practice, what fashion and dance ...

114: Navigating Body Image Through Fertility & Pregnancy from 2018-11-09T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing: : Our highs/lows : In our main section, Anna is sharing about her journey through fertility and, now, pregnancy. That’s right -- Anna’s pregnant! In this s...

113: Dealing with politics is also a practice — with Beth Silvers from 2018-11-02T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing: : Our highs/lows : An interview with one of our Curvy Yoga teachers, Beth Silvers, who is also a co-host of the Pantsuit Politics and The Nuanced Life podc...

112: Can you love your body and still want to change it? from 2018-10-26T10:00

On the podcast this week we’re sharing: --Our highs/lows --A conversation between the two of us about whether or not you can love your body and still want to change it. We share four myths worth b...

111: Boundaries & Self-Compassion with Tami Hackbarth from 2018-10-19T11:00

On the podcast this week we're sharing: -Our highs/lows - An incredible interview with Tami Hackbarth (read more about her below!) - A curvy resource we love - And, our gratitude for the week ...

110: What are others' expectations of your body vs. your own? from 2018-10-12T12:00

On the podcast this week we're sharing: --Our highs/lows --Liz's recent experience of figuring out the difference between others' expectations of her body and her own --A curvy resource we love --...

109: We're back! from 2018-10-05T12:00

Yay -- our podcast is back! And this time, I have a co-host! In our first episode back, Liz Eskridge (our new Curvy Operations Officer) and I give you an update on the podcast, and we also introduc...

108: How to Customize Yoga to You | Season 5, Episode 12 from 2018-03-23T14:32:37

I think one of the biggest gifts of yoga is how it can meet your needs in any given moment. But I also think one of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to actually do that. So in this last e...

107: The Seasons & Cycles of Yoga | Season 5, Episode 11 from 2018-03-16T16:32

In our last episode we talked about the seasons and cycles of life. Did you know that applies to your yoga practice, too? In today's episode I'm talking about how seeing and honoring the seasons of...

106: What Season Are You In? (And Why Does It Matter?) | Season 5, Episode 10 from 2018-03-09T16:08:55

Life is a series of ebbs and flows, seasons and cycles; we’re always in a state of beginning again, assessing anew. Rather than seeing this as a personal failing, as we often do, honoring the rhyth...

105: The Power of Learning Your Process | Season 5, Episode 9 from 2018-03-02T17:14:42

What do you know about your own process around . . . life? Well, not life generally, but the various things we encounter (and sometimes trip over) in a regular way. In this episode I'm talking abou...

104: How to Let Yourself Know What You Know | Season 5, Episode 8 from 2018-02-23T15:31:28

I deeply believe that letting yourself know and trust your inner wisdom is a hugely radical act. So many people, curvy bodies very much included, are told that the messages their body gives them ar...

103: When Listening to Your Body Sucks | Season 5, Episode 7 from 2018-02-16T15:40:03

When you're experiencing chronic pain or illness, hearing a yoga teacher say "Listen to your body" might be the absolute last thing you want. In today's episode I'm talking about my own experience ...

102: Navigating Body Image When You're Sick | Season 5, Episode 6 from 2018-02-09T15:46:51

Since I've been sick the past month I've had many "opportunities" to notice the various ways body image and sickness can get intertwined. In today's episode I'm sharing a few ways that shows up for...

101: Do You Do End of Month Practice Reflections? from 2018-02-02T18:43

I find that the end of the month is a great time to reflect on your practice -- not only to celebrate what unfolded, but also to remind yourself of how much can come from the practice, no matter ho...

100: On Doing Body Acceptance Wrong | Season 5, Episode 4 from 2018-01-26T15:37:34

Have you ever wondered if you're doing body acceptance "right?" Or, "wrong?" Yeah, same. In today's episode I'm talking about how we can start to notice when those thoughts come up -- and how we ca...

99: Body Acceptance Decluttering | Season 5, Episode 3 from 2018-01-19T16:19:29

It's the time of year for . . . decluttering! But have you ever considered what it would mean to declutter your body acceptance? Maybe you're hanging onto some old beliefs that it's time to let go ...

98: My 2018 Word of the Year | Season 5, Episode 2 from 2018-01-05T16:19:04

Happy New Year! In this episode, I'm sharing my new Word of the Year, some ways I'm working with it, and some ideas on how you might bring yours into your own life. Studio sale: https://www.curvy...

97: 2017 Word of the Year Reflections | Season 5, Episode 1 from 2017-12-29T14:06:31

Season 5 of the podcast is here -- yay! In this season we're going to be exploring how we know what we know, what lets us know the truths of our bodies and lives. In this episode I'm sharing how th...

96: Love your body. Live your life. | Season 4, Episode 12 from 2017-08-04T13:22:26

In this final episode of Season 4, we're exploring the yogic concept of Isvarapranidhana, which Donna Farhi translates as celebration of the spiritual. I'm talking a bit about what my word of the y...

95: On Not Burning It Down | Season 4, Episode 11 from 2017-07-28T14:15:49

On the podcast this week I'm talking about my usual relationship to my work: full speed ahead or burn it down and how I'm trying to find the in-between these days. Our exploration is Yoga Sutra 2.4...

94: What if we got rid of the idea of imperfect, too? | Season 4, Episode 10 from 2017-07-22T05:25:10

Okay, here's something I've been thinking about lately: There's a lot of talk out there about embracing our imperfections. And listen, I'm totally down with that because it's good not to compare ou...

93: What It Really Means to Think Positively | Season 4, Episode 9 from 2017-07-14T15:21:22

Do you ever find yourself thinking that you should "think more positively" about a situation, as though that in and of itself can solve major challenges? If you do (she says as she raises her hand!...

92: How We Figure Out What's Best for Us | Season 4, Episode 8 from 2017-07-07T14:40:25

This week we're talking about viveka, or discernment. I don't know about you, but I find it very tricky sometimes to figure out what's best for me, to navigate all the information and advice out th...

91: May I Embody Yoga: Guided Meditation from 2017-06-30T13:56:03

This guided meditation accompanies Season 4, Episode 7 of "Love, Curvy Yoga"

90: So, I Fell Into a Body Critical Pit | Season 4, Episode 7 from 2017-06-30T13:54:49

Yep, it's true -- I fell into a body critical pit this week. Oof! In this week's episode, I'm talking about how I got there, what I did when I noticed, and how I started to (much slowly than I wou...

89: May I Know What I Know | Season 4, Episode 6 from 2017-06-23T14:37:07

Today's podcast is a little different. I decided to share an extended guided meditation with you, something that invites you into deeper exploration of our theme for the week (the yogic concept of ...

88: May I Know and Share My Light: Guided Meditation from 2017-06-16T14:42:15

This guided meditation accompanies Season 4, Episode 5 of "Love, Curvy Yoga"

87: Wait, There's a Mindful Approach to Yoga?! | Season 4, Episode 5 from 2017-06-16T14:41:15

So this podcast title is a little bit tongue in cheek, but also not! In this episode I'm sharing about a conversation with a student that helped illustrate to me what we're really doing in yoga -- ...

86: May My Practice Support Me How I Need to Be Supported: Guided Meditation from 2017-06-09T14:52:27

This guided meditation accompanies Season 4, Episode 4 of "Love, Curvy Yoga"

85: When Your Intention Doesn't Come True | Season 4, Episode 4 from 2017-06-09T14:50:56

Have you ever been asked to set an intention at the beginning of your yoga practice? Or have you tried switching from goals to intentions? There's a lot of mixed messages about intentions, so in th...

84: May I Invite Myself Back: Guided Meditation from 2017-06-02T17:08:58

This guided meditation accompanies Season 4, Episode 3 of "Love, Curvy Yoga"

83: What Yoga Helped Me See About Myself | Season 4, Episode 3 from 2017-06-02T17:06:29

You know how sometimes you think you know yourself, and then -- voom -- you realize there's a whole lot going on that you weren't aware of? Yeah. In this episode I'm talking about a big one of thos...

82: May My Compassion Start With Me: Guided Meditation from 2017-05-26T14:03:18

This guided meditation accompanies Season 4, Episode 2 of "Love, Curvy Yoga"

81: What Happened When I Lost My Breath | Season 4, Episode 2 from 2017-05-26T14:01:26

So, I lost my breath recently -- for about a month. I was breathing so shallowly to be almost imperceptible. In today's episode I'm sharing about what happened when I found it -- and what it has to...

80: May I Live in This Body Now: Guided Meditation from 2017-05-19T15:02:23

This guided meditation accompanies Season 4, Episode 1 of "Love, Curvy Yoga"

79: On (Not) Living in the Now | Season 4, Episode 1 from 2017-05-19T15:01:06

Ohh...I'm so excited to be starting Season FOUR of this podcast! Hard to believe. This season I'm going to be sharing what I'm learning (and resisting -- ha!) in real time about our theme of the w...

78: My Everyday Yoga & Body Acceptance Practices | Season 3, Episode 29 from 2017-03-31T14:14:14

This is the last episode of Season 3! As we wrap up, I wanted to share my everyday yoga and body acceptance practices -- the tools in my toolbox that I choose from on a regular basis. I wanted to s...

77: The Time I Gave Up on Yoga | Season 3, Episode 28 from 2017-03-24T14:50:42

I don't know about you, but I haven't been gung-ho for yoga 24/7/365 since the very first time I stepped on my mat. Too often, though, I think people get the idea that if they're not fully enthusia...

76: What if I can't do Headstand? | Season 3, Episode 27 from 2017-03-17T16:25:23

Today I'm answering a great listener question: "What if I can't do Headstand?" I also talk about the listener's follow-up question -- "And what if I never will?" If you're curious about what factor...

75: 8 Limbs Exploration Guided Meditation from 2017-03-10T15:40:05

This guided meditation accompanies Season 3, Episode 26 of "Love, Curvy Yoga," and is an embodied exploration of the 8 Limbs of Yoga.

74: Where body acceptance is baked into yoga | Season 3, Episode 26 from 2017-03-10T15:37:24

Have you ever thought about how many body acceptance myths are out there floating around? There are SO many! Today I'm talking about two that I think are both umbrellas for many others -- and also ...

73: Reset Button Meditation from 2017-03-03T15:34:43

This meditation will give you a quick reset anytime during your day (it accompanies Season 3, Episode 25 of "Love, Curvy Yoga").

72: Two Body Acceptance Myths Worth Busting | Season 3, Episode 25 from 2017-03-03T15:31:39

Have you ever thought about how many body acceptance myths are out there floating around? There are SO many! Today I'm talking about two that I think are both umbrellas for many others -- and also ...

71: Journaling Your Yoga Practice Meditation from 2017-02-24T13:17:01

This guided meditation is an accompaniment to Season 3, Episode 24 of the podcast and gives you each journaling question with a minute or so after for writing/reflection.

70: Journaling Your Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 24 from 2017-02-24T13:15:36

Okay, so I don't know about you, but sometimes I find listening to my body . . . really challenging (and that's putting it nicely!). And even when I do catch a glimpse of something my body is telli...

69: Breath Noticing Meditation from 2017-02-17T17:55:15

This guided meditation is an accompaniment to Season 3, Episode 23 of the podcast and is designed to help you connect with and listen to your breath.

68: If I listen to my body, will I just lie on blankets all day? | Season 3, Episode 23 from 2017-02-17T17:53:43

Today I'm answering a listener question: "If I listen to my body, will I just lie on blankets all day?" Such a great question, right? I mean, who hasn't wondered this at least once?! I've also got...

67: Listening Within Meditation from 2017-02-10T14:14:51

This guided meditation guides you into interoception and accompanies Season 3, Episode 22 of "Love, Curvy Yoga."

66: What is Interoception? | Season 3, Episode 22 from 2017-02-10T14:12:07

Do you ever think about listening to your body and think, "Yeah, that sounds like a good idea, but how do people actually do that?" Me, too. In this week's podcast I'm talking about that very abi...

65: Inviting Yourself Back Meditation from 2017-02-03T12:21:33

This guided meditation accompanies Season 3, Episode 21 of the podcast.

64: Finding the Middle Ground with Your Body | Season 3, Episode 21 from 2017-02-03T12:18:30

I don't know about you, but I wouldn't say I'm particularly known for being able to navigate the middle. In body acceptance, as in life, I tend to think in extremes: Either I love my body at all ti...

63: Filling Up to Share Out Meditation from 2017-01-27T13:14:49

This guided meditation is an accompaniment to Season 3, Episode 20 of the podcast and is created to help you fill your own reserves and then, from there, share with others -- no mat or props required.

62: Filling Your Tank -- Especially When It Feels Impossible | Season 3, Episode 20 from 2017-01-27T13:12:58

I don't know about you, but I wouldn't say I'm great at letting myself rest. Okay, that's actually the understatement of the year -- I'm terrible at it! In this week's episode I'm sharing about ho...

61: Presencing Meditation from 2017-01-19T20:31:24

This guided meditation is an accompaniment to Season 3, Episode 19 of the podcast and is created to help you connect with both your breath and your body in a simple, doable way from wherever you ar...

60: Why It's Hard to Be Present with Your Body | Season 3, Episode 19 from 2017-01-19T20:28:31

For years (and years!), I had no idea what people even meant when they suggested being present with your body, much less how to do it. In this week's podcast, I'm talking about how I think presence...

59: How to Let Your Mind Relax & Create a Regular Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 18 from 2017-01-13T15:47:13

I had a thought the other day that opened up my thinking: "What if, instead of fighting with myself each day about if/when I'm going to practice yoga, I just let that go?" In today's episode I'm ta...

58: My 2017 Word of the Year | Season 3, Episode 17 from 2017-01-06T19:50:07

We're six days into January -- and I finally chose my Word of the Year! In today's episode I'm sharing what mine is, as well as some thoughts and resources on choosing and exploring yours. Get in ...

57: Reflecting on Your 2016 Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 16 from 2016-12-30T15:52:40

At this cusp of the new year, you might find yourself looking both back and forward -- reflecting on your yoga practice this year, and considering what it might be next year. In today's episode I'...

56: What It Was Really Like to Write a Book (Plus My Fave Books of the Year!) | Season 3, Episode 15 from 2016-12-23T14:53:40

My favorite time of the year has arrived -- when everyone shares what their favorite books of the year are! I can't even tell you how much I look forward to this every year, so I decided to take pa...

55: The Biggest Surprise I Got From My New Book | Season 3, Episode 14 from 2016-12-16T17:40:39

I have a new book coming out -- next month! And in today's episode, I'm telling you about the biggest surprise that came from writing it -- and how I hope it's helpful to you. Plus, hear all about ...

54: What If I Want to Get Stronger? | Season 3, Episode 13 from 2016-12-09T13:54:26

Today I'm answering a question I've gotten multiple times lately: What if I want to get stronger? This question can definitely get confusing (understandably!) in the context of body acceptance, so ...

53: What Long-time Practitioners Know About Practice | Season 3, Episode 12 from 2016-12-02T15:56:46

There's nothing I love more than talking with people who have been practicing yoga for a long time. I had a conversation recently with someone who has been practicing for nearly fifty years, and to...

52: Supporting Body and Heart (a Guided Meditation) | Season 3, Episode 11 from 2016-11-25T21:53:01

As we turn toward the holidays, I thought it would be a nice time for a guided meditation. This one is about ten minutes in length and can be done sitting, standing or lying down from anywhere. Sh...

51: A Practice Approach to Creating the World We Want to Live In | Season 3, Episode 10 from 2016-11-18T12:27:58

One of the things we've been talking about lately is expanding our ideas about what practice means in order to find a regular, sustainable approach for both yoga and body acceptance. What I've been...

50: This is Why We Practice | Season 3, Episode 9 from 2016-11-11T19:51:21

If you're anything like me this week, you might have been feeling all of the feelings the past few days. I debated whether or not I'd do a podcast this week, but I decided to because I wanted to sh...

49: An Intuitive Eating-Type Approach to Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 8 from 2016-11-04T14:31:53

Something that's really on my mind these days is how we create a regular, sustainable yoga practice that can grow with us over time. What I've been playing with lately is applying an Intuitive Eati...

48: How writing your future self a note might just change your life | Season 3, Episode 7 from 2016-10-28T15:12:42

I'm SO excited about today's episode, y'all! I truly cannot believe I haven't shared this strategy with you yet, but I'm so happy to be doing so. In this episode I'm talking about how writing mys...

47: What our yoga teacher trainees taught me this year | Season 3, Episode 6 from 2016-10-21T15:03:09

Our 200hr yoga teacher training students graduated this past weekend. In this episode I'm reflecting on what they taught me -- and what those lessons mean for all of us. I also share what one of ou...

46: Don't you know better by now? | Season 3, Episode 5 from 2016-10-14T12:06:37

"Don't you know better by now?" In this episode I'm responding to an email from a member of our community who shared that her inner voice asks her this question all the time -- and she isn't sure w...

45: How yoga helps us create space & why it matters (Season 3, Episode 4) from 2016-10-07T14:20:22

Yoga is a practice of creating space. That might seem fairly obvious when we think about it in relationship to the body, but what does it mean when we also consider it in relationship to our breath...

44: Navigating resistance to movement | Season 3, Episode 3 from 2016-09-30T14:27:24

In this episode I'm answering a reader question about how to navigate something I think so many of us run into: a desire to move our body in a particular way, societal advice that you should move y...

43: You Don't Need a Different Body | Season 3, Episode 2 from 2016-09-23T14:42:30

Have you ever thought you needed a different body? I've only thought that, oh, a million and one times. In today's episode I'm talking about how you don't need a different body . . . but you might ...

42: Stopping Feeling or Stopping & Feeling? | Season 3, Episode 1 from 2016-09-16T12:44

Season 3 of the podcast is here -- yay! I'm so happy to be back with y'all! Today I'm talking about a little pattern I noticed both on and off my yoga mat during our podcast hiatus, how most of my...

41: A Message I Wasn't Expecting (Season 2, Episode 20) from 2016-05-13T13:56:24

I got a message recently that I totally wasn't expecting -- and I want to share it with you. This message is all about how much more is possible in our lives when we can remember that by checking ...

40: Keeping My Cool (AKA, Nope) | Season 2, Episode 19 from 2016-05-06T21:27:47

Before an upcoming teaching gig, do you think I held my center no problem? Umm...have we met before? Of course I didn't! At least, not at first. In this episode I talk about what it was like to n...

39: How I (Almost) Ruined My Vacation (Season 2, Episode 18) from 2016-04-29T14:15:12

Have you ever let your mind run away from you, even when it seems like it "shouldn't" be happening? I haven't done that much personally -- only, oh, a hundred million times (last week). ;) On a r...

38: Yoga as a Bridge to Self-Trust (Chat with Marilyn | Season 2, Episode 17) from 2016-04-22T15:29:14

In today's episode of Love, Curvy Yoga, I interview a member of the Curvy Yoga community, Marilyn Hill! Inside this episode, you’ll hear us talk more about: : Her first experience with yoga : The ...

37: Celebrating 6 Years of Curvy Yoga! (Season 2, Episode 16) from 2016-04-15T15:42:14

The 6 year anniversary of Curvy Yoga is here! It barely feels like a blink of an eye, but it's true -- it's the 6th anniversary of Curvy Yoga! In this episode I'm reflecting on how far Curvy Yoga h...

36: Minimalist Yoga (Season 2, Episode 15) from 2016-04-08T20:36:09

What is a minimalist approach to yoga? Over the past year or so, I've been learning quite a bit about minimalism and applying it to my life. What it has helped me do is get extremely clear about wh...

35: You Never Know Where Yoga Will Take You (Chat with Krissie | Season 2, Episode 14) from 2016-04-01T21:47:52

In today's episode of Love, Curvy Yoga, I interview a member of the Curvy Yoga community, Krissie Bentley! Inside this episode, you’ll hear us talk more about: : The attitude of experimentation th...

34: How to Create Your Own Care Instructions (Season 2, Episode 13) from 2016-03-25T21:33:14

Have you read your care instructions lately? In one of my recent weekly emails, I shared about how I realized I need a set of care instructions for myself -- simple reminders for what make me feel...

33: Practicing Yoga with a Changing Body (Chat with Paige | Season 2, Episode 12) from 2016-03-18T13:54:57

In today's episode of Love, Curvy Yoga, I interview a member of the Curvy Yoga community, Paige Lichens! Inside this episode, you’ll hear us talk more about: : What having a stroke taught Paige ab...

32: From FOMO to JOMO (Season 2, Episode 11) from 2016-03-11T14:51:35

Do you have FOMO? Or JOMO? Sometimes in life you come across something that perfectly encapsulates your thinking, and that's what happened to me when I first learned about JOMO. I'm telling you al...

31: Boundaries? Who, Me? (Season 2, Episode 10) from 2016-03-04T22:15:06

I've been the anti-poster girl for boundaries most of my life. Can you relate? Oof. Setting boundaries can be SO hard! I've only started to learn more about my own boundaries in the past few year...

30: Find Opportunities for Yoga to Meet You in Your Life (Chat with Erin | Season 2, Episode 9) from 2016-02-26T21:34:02

In today's episode of Love, Curvy Yoga, I interview a member of the Curvy Yoga community, Erin Van Krimpen! Inside this episode, you’ll hear us talk more about: : How Erin found a yoga practice t...

29: I Can Feel Hard Feelings (Season 2, Episode 8) from 2016-02-20T05:25:07

Have you ever fallen down a rabbit hole in your mind? In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm talking about something that happens for me pretty much every day -- catastrophic thinking. Not sure...

28: My Valentine's Present for You (Season 2, Episode 7) from 2016-02-13T04:51:44

In this episode, I have a special treat for you: a guided meditation for showing yourself love -- a Valentine's present from me to you! Enjoy!

27: How I Stumbled Backwards into Creating Curvy Yoga (Season 2, Episode 6) from 2016-02-06T04:27:35

Inside this episode, you’ll hear me answer a listener question and talk more about: : My circuitous career path : How I started Curvy Yoga -- with absolutely no clue whatsoever : The truth about wh...

26: How Accepting Your Body Helps You Navigate Life (Chat with Reva | Season 2, Episode 5) from 2016-01-30T15:35:12

In today's episode of Love, Curvy Yoga, I chat with a member of the Curvy Yoga community, Reva! Inside this episode, you’ll hear us talk more about: : What inspired Reva to try yoga again after n...

25: How I Handled My Husband Getting Laid Off (Season 2, Episode 4) from 2016-01-23T14:10:40

Inside this episode, you’ll hear me talk more about: : What happened in my body when I got the news that my husband got laid off : The one thing that helped me during the uncertainty and doubt : W...

24: Love, Curvy Yoga -- How Lowering My Standards Helped My Yoga Practice (Season 2, Episode 3) from 2016-01-16T04:07:04

Love, Curvy Yoga -- How Lowering My Standards Helped My Yoga Practice (Season 2, Episode 3) by Anna Guest-Jelley

23: Love, Curvy Yoga - What Closing My Yoga Studio Taught Me (Season 2, Episode 2) from 2016-01-08T17:16:46

Inside this episode, you’ll hear me talk more about: : Why I think it's important to talk about things that haven't gone as we'd hoped : What I've learned on my mat that helped me navigate closing ...

22: Love, Curvy Yoga - What I Learned in 2015 (Season 2, Episode 1) from 2015-12-30T00:00

Season 2 of the podcast is here -- yay! Inside this episode, you’ll hear me talk more about: : New things coming your way in this season of the podcast : What I learned in 2015 (both the easy an...

21: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 21 - An Interview with Hilary Kinavey from 2015-01-27T20:53:40

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Hilary Kinavey.

20: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 20 - An Interview with Vivienne McMaster from 2015-01-21T03:30:02

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Vivienne McMaster.

19: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 19 - An Interview with Melanie Klein from 2014-12-30T19:32:48

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Melanie Klein.

18: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 18 - An Interview with Tara Brach from 2014-11-21T16:27:46

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Tara Brach.

17: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 17 - An Interview with Pleasance Silicki from 2014-10-22T20:18:44

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Pleasance Silicki.

16: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 16 - An Interview with Hanne Blank from 2014-10-14T15:49:59

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Hanne Blank.

15: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 15 - An Interview with Liz Eskridge from 2014-09-29T17:24:57

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Liz Eskridge.

14: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 14 - An Interview with Linda Bacon from 2014-09-01T19:35:46

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Linda Bacon.

13: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 13 - An Interview with Jes Baker from 2014-08-03T05:09:59

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Jes Baker.

12: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 12 - An Interview with Hannah Marcotti from 2014-08-03T04:57:13

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Hannah Marcotti.

11: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 11 - An Interview with Amy Palko from 2014-08-03T01:14:56

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Amy Palko.

10: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 10 - An Interview with Susan Piver from 2014-08-03T00:58:14

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Susan Piver.

9: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 9 - An Interview with Tanya Geisler from 2014-07-24T03:19:15

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Tanya Geisler.

8: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 8 - An Interview with Elena Brower from 2014-06-22T00:30:59

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Elena Brower.

7: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 7 - An Interview with Pixie Campbell from 2014-06-21T22:20:39

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Pixie Campbell.

6: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 6 - An Interview with Hiro Boga from 2014-06-20T18:59:56

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Hiro Boga.

5: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 5 - Leslie Howard from 2014-06-10T17:33:09

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Leslie Howard on the topic of why getting to know your pelvic floor might be a good idea.

4: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 4 - An Interview With Flora Bowley from 2014-05-26T13:39:34

Tune in to our latest episode of the podcast where Anna interviews Flora Bowley on the topic of being brave and living intuitively through creativity and yoga.

3: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 3 - An Interview with Jennifer Louden from 2014-05-14T02:34:47

In this episode of Love, Curvy Yoga, we interview Jennifer Louden of www.JenniferLouden.com. This interview dives deep into satisfaction and the importance that it plays into our life.

2: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 2 - An Interview with Rachel W. Cole from 2014-04-29T20:21:49

In today’s episode of Love, Curvy Yoga, we interview Rachel Cole of www.RachelWCole.com. Rachel and I are collaborating on the Wise Body, Wise Hungers retreat and, for those of you who haven’t sig...

1: Love, Curvy Yoga - Episode 1 - An Interview with Dr. Melody Moore from 2014-04-08T16:17:07

In our very first episode of Love, Curvy Yoga, we interview Dr. Melody Moore of the Embody Love Movement. Given the work that Dr. Moore has done thus far, with Embody Love and through her other wo...