The following article is part 1 in a two-part series: a reflection on the NYC Yoga and Body Image Book Discussion, written by Jessica Andersen. Making Choices and Creating Change Last month a great friend, Tess Avitabile, and I hosted the NYC “Yoga and Body Image” book discussion at Hosh Yoga in Brooklyn, New York. A small group of yoga teachers and students gathered to address key themes in the context of… read more →

The leadership team of the Yoga and Body Image Coalition has heard the concerns expressed by many of our followers regarding the partnership between lululemon and our co-Founder, Gigi Yogini and, more specifically, her scheduled class in the Twin Cities. After hearing public and Coalition leadership team feedback, Gigi has cancelled the class. Many members of the Coalition share the concern regarding Gigi’s Lululemon partnership. We want to clarify here that… read more →

The Yoga Body Stereotype Podcast featuring Dr. Beth Berila and Gigi Yogini LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. In this first podcast of the Yoga & Body Image Coalition, Co-Founder Gigi Yogini talks about the stereotype of the yoga body that pervades U.S. Media. The image of an able-bodied, slender, flexible, white woman is used to sell everything from cars to yoga mats. But it fails to accurately represent the range and… read more →