Love, Curvy Yoga
345 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsLove, Curvy Yoga is a podcast all about the intersection of yoga and body acceptance. Hosted by Anna Guest-Jelley, this podcast brings you conversations, tips, resources, and more!
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Reset Button Meditation
March 03, 2017 15:34 - 5 minutes - 7.52 MBThis 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
March 03, 2017 15:31 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBHave 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 ways to think about others that you run into. Because how these myths tend to function is by hiding in plain sight -- so when we can see them, we can take back so much of the power we give them. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/two-body-acceptance-myths-worth-busting
Two Body Acceptance Myths Worth Busting | Season 3, Episode 25
March 03, 2017 15:31 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBHave 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 ways to think about others that you run into. Because how these myths tend to function is by hiding in plain sight -- so when we can see them, we can take back so much of the power we give them. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/two-body-acceptance-myths-worth-busting
71: Journaling Your Yoga Practice Meditation
February 24, 2017 13:17 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThis 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.
Journaling Your Yoga Practice Meditation
February 24, 2017 13:17 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThis 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
February 24, 2017 13:15 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBOkay, 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 telling me during my practice, I just as often resist, ignore or forget it as listen to it. So in today's episode I'm sharing with you one of my personal practices that helps me dive a little deeper into what I learn on the mat -- journaling my practice. With just a few simple questions and minutes, it'...
Journaling Your Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 24
February 24, 2017 13:15 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBOkay, 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 telling me during my practice, I just as often resist, ignore or forget it as listen to it. So in today's episode I'm sharing with you one of my personal practices that helps me dive a little deeper into what I learn on the mat -- journaling my practice. With just a few simple questions and minutes, it'...
69: Breath Noticing Meditation
February 17, 2017 17:55 - 7 minutes - 9.84 MBThis 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.
Breath Noticing Meditation
February 17, 2017 17:55 - 7 minutes - 9.84 MBThis 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.
If I listen to my body, will I just lie on blankets all day? | Season 3, Episode 23
February 17, 2017 17:53 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBToday 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 a new guided meditation for you on noticing your breath. Enjoy! Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/if-i-listen-to-my-body-will-i-just-lie-on-blankets-all-day-season-3-episode-23/
68: If I listen to my body, will I just lie on blankets all day? | Season 3, Episode 23
February 17, 2017 17:53 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBToday 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 a new guided meditation for you on noticing your breath. Enjoy! Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/if-i-listen-to-my-body-will-i-just-lie-on-blankets-all-day-season-3-episode-23/
Listening Within Meditation
February 10, 2017 14:14 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThis guided meditation guides you into interoception and accompanies Season 3, Episode 22 of "Love, Curvy Yoga."
67: Listening Within Meditation
February 10, 2017 14:14 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThis guided meditation guides you into interoception and accompanies Season 3, Episode 22 of "Love, Curvy Yoga."
66: What is Interoception? | Season 3, Episode 22
February 10, 2017 14:12 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBDo 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 ability -- interoception. I share about what it is, what it has to do with body acceptance, and how you can develop it -- both on and off the yoga mat. Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/what-is-interoception-season-3-episode-22/
What is Interoception? | Season 3, Episode 22
February 10, 2017 14:12 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBDo 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 ability -- interoception. I share about what it is, what it has to do with body acceptance, and how you can develop it -- both on and off the yoga mat. Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/what-is-interoception-season-3-episode-22/
Inviting Yourself Back Meditation
February 03, 2017 12:21 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThis guided meditation accompanies Season 3, Episode 21 of the podcast.
65: Inviting Yourself Back Meditation
February 03, 2017 12:21 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThis guided meditation accompanies Season 3, Episode 21 of the podcast.
64: Finding the Middle Ground with Your Body | Season 3, Episode 21
February 03, 2017 12:18 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBI 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 times, or body acceptance is impossible for me and I might as well give up now. Sound familiar? Yeah. That's why today I'm talking about a concept that has been so useful for me personally, body neutrality, as well as what presence and yoga have to do with it. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/fin...
Finding the Middle Ground with Your Body | Season 3, Episode 21
February 03, 2017 12:18 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBI 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 times, or body acceptance is impossible for me and I might as well give up now. Sound familiar? Yeah. That's why today I'm talking about a concept that has been so useful for me personally, body neutrality, as well as what presence and yoga have to do with it. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/fin...
Filling Up to Share Out Meditation
January 27, 2017 13:14 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBThis 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.
63: Filling Up to Share Out Meditation
January 27, 2017 13:14 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBThis 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
January 27, 2017 13:12 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBI 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 how I recently realized that I've been unconsciously trying to get rest by doing things like scrolling social media, which (surprise, surprise) is far from restful, and how when I intentionally choose the rest I get, things shift in more meaningful ways. I also talk about how important this is to bei...
Filling Your Tank -- Especially When It Feels Impossible | Season 3, Episode 20
January 27, 2017 13:12 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBI 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 how I recently realized that I've been unconsciously trying to get rest by doing things like scrolling social media, which (surprise, surprise) is far from restful, and how when I intentionally choose the rest I get, things shift in more meaningful ways. I also talk about how important this is to bei...
Presencing Meditation
January 19, 2017 20:31 - 3 minutes - 5.01 MBThis 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 are -- no mat or props required.
61: Presencing Meditation
January 19, 2017 20:31 - 3 minutes - 5.01 MBThis 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 are -- no mat or props required.
60: Why It's Hard to Be Present with Your Body | Season 3, Episode 19
January 19, 2017 20:28 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBFor 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 is a ground we can build on for creating the lives and relationships with ourselves that we want -- but also why it can be hard and how you can begin. Also this week, I'm adding something new: a guided meditation to compliment the episode! If you're subscribed to this podcast, it should show up ri...
Why It's Hard to Be Present with Your Body | Season 3, Episode 19
January 19, 2017 20:28 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBFor 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 is a ground we can build on for creating the lives and relationships with ourselves that we want -- but also why it can be hard and how you can begin. Also this week, I'm adding something new: a guided meditation to compliment the episode! If you're subscribed to this podcast, it should show up ri...
How to Let Your Mind Relax & Create a Regular Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 18
January 13, 2017 15:47 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBI 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 talking about what it means to let your mind relax in this regard (and how to do it!), what it can free up, and how being harder on yourself about your practice might be getting you the opposite of what you think it is. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/how-to-let-your-mind-relax-create-a-regular-yog...
59: How to Let Your Mind Relax & Create a Regular Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 18
January 13, 2017 15:47 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBI 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 talking about what it means to let your mind relax in this regard (and how to do it!), what it can free up, and how being harder on yourself about your practice might be getting you the opposite of what you think it is. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/how-to-let-your-mind-relax-create-a-regular-yog...
58: My 2017 Word of the Year | Season 3, Episode 17
January 06, 2017 19:50 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBWe'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 on our studio sale: http://curvyyoga.studio/join/ Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/my-2017-word-of-the-year-season-3-episode-17
My 2017 Word of the Year | Season 3, Episode 17
January 06, 2017 19:50 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBWe'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 on our studio sale: http://curvyyoga.studio/join/ Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/my-2017-word-of-the-year-season-3-episode-17
57: Reflecting on Your 2016 Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 16
December 30, 2016 15:52 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBAt 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'm sharing the reflection questions I personally use to do both of those things so that you can use them, too, if you'd like. In addition, I talk about my Word of the Year, how it showed up in my yoga practice, and how you might consider that for yourself if you had an intention for your year. Happy...
Reflecting on Your 2016 Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 16
December 30, 2016 15:52 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBAt 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'm sharing the reflection questions I personally use to do both of those things so that you can use them, too, if you'd like. In addition, I talk about my Word of the Year, how it showed up in my yoga practice, and how you might consider that for yourself if you had an intention for your year. Happy...
What It Was Really Like to Write a Book (Plus My Fave Books of the Year!) | Season 3, Episode 15
December 23, 2016 14:53 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MBMy 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 part! Also in this episode, I share about what it was really like to write my new book because some of y'all have been asking about the process. So I talk a bit about what I learned, how I navigated the bazillion times my inner critic told me to throw in the towel, and more. Enjoy this books, books, ...
56: What It Was Really Like to Write a Book (Plus My Fave Books of the Year!) | Season 3, Episode 15
December 23, 2016 14:53 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MBMy 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 part! Also in this episode, I share about what it was really like to write my new book because some of y'all have been asking about the process. So I talk a bit about what I learned, how I navigated the bazillion times my inner critic told me to throw in the towel, and more. Enjoy this books, books, ...
55: The Biggest Surprise I Got From My New Book | Season 3, Episode 14
December 16, 2016 17:40 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBI 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 what's coming up at Curvy Yoga around the book. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/the-biggest-surprise-i-got-from-my-new-book Book pre-order: curvyyoga.com/book
The Biggest Surprise I Got From My New Book | Season 3, Episode 14
December 16, 2016 17:40 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBI 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 what's coming up at Curvy Yoga around the book. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/the-biggest-surprise-i-got-from-my-new-book Book pre-order: curvyyoga.com/book
54: What If I Want to Get Stronger? | Season 3, Episode 13
December 09, 2016 13:54 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBToday 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 we'll explore that from a few different angles in today's episode. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/what-if-i-want-to-get-stronger-season-3-episode-13
What If I Want to Get Stronger? | Season 3, Episode 13
December 09, 2016 13:54 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBToday 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 we'll explore that from a few different angles in today's episode. Show notes: curvyyoga.com/podcast/what-if-i-want-to-get-stronger-season-3-episode-13
53: What Long-time Practitioners Know About Practice | Season 3, Episode 12
December 02, 2016 15:56 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBThere'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 today I'm sharing what I learned from her and what we can all learn from what long-time practitioners know about practice. Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/what-long-time-practitioners-know-about-practice-season-3-episode-12
What Long-time Practitioners Know About Practice | Season 3, Episode 12
December 02, 2016 15:56 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBThere'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 today I'm sharing what I learned from her and what we can all learn from what long-time practitioners know about practice. Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/what-long-time-practitioners-know-about-practice-season-3-episode-12
Supporting Body and Heart (a Guided Meditation) | Season 3, Episode 11
November 25, 2016 21:53 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBAs 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. Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/supporting-body-and-heart-a-guided-meditation-season-3-episode-11
52: Supporting Body and Heart (a Guided Meditation) | Season 3, Episode 11
November 25, 2016 21:53 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBAs 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. Show notes: http://www.curvyyoga.com/podcast/supporting-body-and-heart-a-guided-meditation-season-3-episode-11
A Practice Approach to Creating the World We Want to Live In | Season 3, Episode 10
November 18, 2016 12:27 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBOne 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 thinking about the past week is what that might look like in terms of how we show up in our lives and for our world. In today's episode I'm talking about what that might mean. I don't have any particular answers, but I'm curious about it and if you are, too, I hope you'll give a listen! Show notes...
51: A Practice Approach to Creating the World We Want to Live In | Season 3, Episode 10
November 18, 2016 12:27 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBOne 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 thinking about the past week is what that might look like in terms of how we show up in our lives and for our world. In today's episode I'm talking about what that might mean. I don't have any particular answers, but I'm curious about it and if you are, too, I hope you'll give a listen! Show notes...
50: This is Why We Practice | Season 3, Episode 9
November 11, 2016 19:51 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIf 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 share with you what happened in my Thursday night yoga class and what it reminded me about why we practice.
This is Why We Practice | Season 3, Episode 9
November 11, 2016 19:51 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIf 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 share with you what happened in my Thursday night yoga class and what it reminded me about why we practice.
An Intuitive Eating-Type Approach to Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 8
November 04, 2016 14:31 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBSomething 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 Eating approach to yoga practice. In a nutshell, what I mean by intuitive is that it comes from your own body and needs, not from external guidelines/rules, so that (a) you're less likely to fall into a dieting-type cycle around it, starting one day, quitting four days later, being hard on yourself abou...
49: An Intuitive Eating-Type Approach to Yoga Practice | Season 3, Episode 8
November 04, 2016 14:31 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBSomething 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 Eating approach to yoga practice. In a nutshell, what I mean by intuitive is that it comes from your own body and needs, not from external guidelines/rules, so that (a) you're less likely to fall into a dieting-type cycle around it, starting one day, quitting four days later, being hard on yourself abou...
48: How writing your future self a note might just change your life | Season 3, Episode 7
October 28, 2016 15:12 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBI'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 myself reminders of how to get through challenging situations that present themselves time and again in my life (feeling negative about my body, my creative process, when I feel anxious) has empowered me so much and help me move through these situations with more ease. Today I'm sharing what's in a cou...