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With engaging and almost conversational writing, Jessamyn Stanley discusses yoga, body acceptance, and the shaping of our identities in this book of essays.

The art of aging

Loved this book. A follow up to first book Every Body Yoga, I was so excited to read more. Everything about Jessamyn inspires peaceful justice and I adore everything she does and how she makes me feel. Her knowledge of yoga and drive for self acceptance and social change in a world that doesn‘t treat fat people, Black people, queer people, or women equally at all, culminated in a astoundingly safe and challenging book.

I switched to this audiobook bc the one I was listening to was way too stressful. This was the right antidote., Made me think more deeply about how to craft my at home yoga practice, that yoga music can and the importance of breath and meditation. I liked how she wove her personal experience as a black woman in a mostly white space and how that impacted her yoga journey and current practice. Listened while enjoying fall colors.

I was a bit hesitant because I liked her first book so much, and was trying not to build this one up too much because I wanted to be open and let it stand on its own merit. It was a joy to read. Each section (rituals, wealth, sacred music, cultural appropriation, etc) was interesting and thoughtful and in Jessamyn‘s own unique voice. Love her candor, vulnerability, & self acceptance. Truly hope she writes more.

I recommend this book as Jessamyn was very authentic and shared some tough things. I love how Jessamyn found yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️ and uses it for her self care and how she brings yoga to all people.
My struggles are always a gift because they reveal the strength inside of me-Jessamyn Stanley