Ep 23: Yoga, Social Media, Body Positivity & Aesthetics
Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers
Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers
Ep 23: Yoga, Social Media, Body Positivity & Aesthetics
May 20, 2024 Season 1 Episode 23
Monica Bright

In recent years, the intersection of yoga, social media, and body positivity has emerged. As a dynamic and transformative space within the digital landscape. Yoga being an ancient practice rooted in mindfulness self-awareness and self-acceptance offers a holistic approach to physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. However, in this age of social media where curated images and idealized lifestyles often dominate our feeds sharing the practice of yoga has had some undesirable outcomes. Social media has seen a profound evolution becoming both a source of inspiration and a platform for challenging societal norms and beauty standards. 

I've noticed that recently social media has become a catalyst for the body positivity movement, amplifying diverse voices and representations of beauty and fostering a culture of acceptance and celebration of all bodies. 

As a teacher who uses social media, you have a voice to share your authentic experiences, struggles, and triumphs and you have a space to inspire others to embrace their bodies and cultivate a more positive relationship with themselves both on and off the mat. 

Body positivity, aesthetics, and social media intertwine to either make your online experience a pleasurable one or one that sends you spiraling. So let's talk about it...

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