Taking Shape with Dana Falsetti And Amber Karnes – Plus Size Yoga Instructor
You don’t have to be thin or small-framed to be good at, enjoy, or receive benefits from yoga. Yoga is for fat people, too. Yoga is for all body types and sizes,4 even for plus-size!
Dana Proves That All Bodies Are Good Bodies!
Meet plus size yoga instructor Dana Falsetti – It has taken Dana a long time to come to grips with her body and how her size makes her feel. After binge eating as a youngster, Dana associated her weight with her unhappiness. So she decided to lose weight with the hopes of finding happiness.
The thinner Dana was no happier than the fat Dana. She didn’t know where to turn. It was by chance that she went to a yoga class at a local studio and this is where everything changed. She found a level of peace and comfort with herself. She found her calling and began to embrace her shape.
It has taken Dana some time to find her happiness and she wants to be able to help others with their body acceptance and to make their journey a shorter and happier one. When she first started with yoga it was difficult to carry out all of the moves, but once she saw what was possible, there would be no holding Dana back. She states that the first block that people have to overcome when they are on a similar journey is the mental block put there by oneself.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE ASHAMED OF YOUR BODY.
Dana has a large following on social media which has helped to launch her yoga classes to the world. This has given her the platform to share conversations with others, answer questions, and show the level of flexibility that is possible for plus-sized bodies.
The “Taking Shape” yoga workouts with Dana Falsetti are amazing. This 30-day training series takes the movement and stretches found within yoga and develops towards strength and body positivity. Dana Falsetti is helping people to get fit and to have a better view of their own bodies while promoting a positive body image.
Amber Karnes Talks About Yoga For All Bodies
If you’ve ever Googled “plus-size yoga” instructor you probably happened upon Body Positive Yoga by Amber Karnes.
Since 2010 Amber has helped transform what yoga looks like by encouraging people who exist in larger bodies to feel comfortable having access to yoga.
As Amber shares during our interview, the representation of fat bodies in yoga helps plus-size people who are interested in starting a yoga practice to feel welcome!
Amber teaches modifications for people in larger bodies to find safe alignment in poses. She also trains yoga instructors on how they can be fat-friendly.
How Can I Access Plus Size Yoga? Group Yoga Classes?
You don’t need to go into a yoga studio if that intimidates you! There are yoga classes at libraries and community centers. Often yoga instructors who teach these types of classes tend to be more size-friendly. When searching for a class look for words like gentle yoga, chair yoga, plus size yoga, or body positive yoga. Be sure to pick the right class for you – pick a beginner yoga class (beginner or slow-flow are good words to look for). Even chair yoga or restorative yoga can be a great place to start.
Consider reaching out to the studio beforehand and ask any questions or concerns you might have. Share what you have going on and ask to be connected to the right teacher and class. A lot of yoga instructors don’t know how to support people in larger bodies. So while you might feel like someone doesn’t support you – they might not know how to help you. This is why asking a lot of questions beforehand can be helpful. As Amber shares, you have every right to take up space in fitness and wellness environments!
At-Home Yoga Practice
Online is also a great option! There are many free courses on YouTube and monthly membership classes. Even if you want to do a group class, getting some knowledge ahead of time by watching online videos can help set you up for success.
Benefits of Yoga “Healthy habits make healthy bodies in a wide range of sizes.” – Amber
Movement is great for people of all sizes and yoga has many benefits. Studies show that by moving our bodies we help to reduce increased risks this includes doing prenatal yoga! It can also be a tool for helping you to make peace with your body with an emphasis on mind, body, and spirit.
YOU ARE THE EXPERT OF YOUR BODY!
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