I started Curvy Yoga in 2009 because I’d felt alone in my practice for over ten years. Deep down, though, I knew I wasn’t — not really. I just knew in my bones that I couldn’t possibly be the only curvy person who wanted to practice yoga in a way that worked for her body, the only person who wanted to practice in a body affirming way to build connection with her body.
Sometimes these days people ask me what my grand vision was at that time, but I truly didn’t have one. I set out to have a conversation and see if I could find anyone else who was interested in finding a different way to practice. I thought I could surely find a handful of people and that we’d all benefit by connecting with each other.
Turns out, there are a lot more than a handful of us out there.
Curvy Yoga has grown into what it is today because of you. Plain and simple. It’s because of your connections with me and each other, your requests for resources, your questions, and all of our conversations that we’re here together.
And you are definitely the reason this book is here.
When I first had the idea to write this book back in 2012, I wasn’t sure if I should do it. I thought to myself, “Does the world really need another yoga book?”
And then I realized that I didn’t actually want to write another yoga book.
I wanted to write a book about what it’s like to connect with your body in a kind way (especially if your pattern has more often been the opposite of that).
I wanted to write a book about how freeing it is to spend more of your time living in your body rather than thinking about it (especially what others think about it).
I wanted to write a book about how the idea of loving your body is all well and good — but that it can only stay an idea unless you have a way to put it into practice (especially a regular, doable way).
I wanted to write a book about how yoga is the best way I know how to do that (especially if you have no idea how to get started).
And I wanted to write a book about how you can absolutely make yoga poses work for your body (especially if you never thought that would be possible).
What You’ll Find Inside
So that’s what you’ll find in the pages of my book. In the book, I’m introducing a new concept I’ve been working on the past couple years called Curvy Yoga Practice. It’s a four-part process that starts on your yoga mat then can journey with you off it. Curvy Yoga Practice is the culmination of everything I’ve learned about how yoga works as a tool for body acceptance, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!
Throughout the book (which is gorgeous throughout — just wait until you see it!), I share the whys and how-tos of Curvy Yoga Practice, interspersed with (hilarious and poignant) examples from my own life. The Appendix includes common curvy pose options (with photos and descriptions). I focused on key poses that show up in many yoga classes and also included notes about how you can apply the curvy tools to similar poses so you can use this info to practice comfortably in any yoga class.
Pre-Order Goodies
The book is available for pre-order right now! As in, yes, this very minute. And you know I’m offering some pre-order bonuses!!
If you order between now and January 10th, here’s what you’ll get in addition to the book:
- Audios of all the practices in the book
- Printables of our Curvy Loving-Kindness Meditation and Curvy Yoga Practice
- A 50% discount on membership to Curvy Yoga Studio during our annual sale Dec. 27th-Jan. 10th (this is the first and LAST time we’ll ever offer this good of a deal!)
- An online retreat Saturday, February 11th, 3:00-5:00pm EST (you can go ahead and put it on your calendar now!)
The book is where you learn about Curvy Yoga Practice, and the Studio is where you can put it into action. If that sounds good to you and you pre-order now, you essentially get your book for free and get our best savings ever on Studio membership.
Learn more, watch the book trailer (!) & get your book & bonuses now: www.curvyyoga.com/book
Thank Yous
I cooked up these pre-order bonuses as a way to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all your support. Whether you’ve been with us from Day One or just found us today, I am grateful. The yoga world isn’t the same as it was in 2009, and I think one major reason for that is because we found each other, connected, and then brought what we found together back into our local communities.
I’m fortunate to have a long list of thank yous:
- Y-O-U: You are everything to me, and I only hope I return back a small portion of all the ways you fill my heart with how beautifully you show up for yourself (especially when you feel like you don’t) and each other
- My squad (and no, I’ve never said that before and probably never will again): My family and friends know who they are. And if they don’t, they can check out the Acknowledgments section of the book 😉
- My team: I couldn’t do any of this without Erin Blaskie, Crystal McLeod or Liz Eskridge. Smart women are the best! Also, big love to Stephanie Hagen for her help with the cover design, Emily Gnetz for taking all the photos in the book, and Brandon Gnetz for the new book trailer video (plus all our Studio videos!).
- My book team: I’m pretty sure my agent, Monika, has a unicorn in her office — that’s how magical she is. And I’m so grateful that Sterling Publishing believes in this book and helped bring it to life. Big shout-out to my editor, Kate!
One more thing: You might notice you’re reading this on a brand new website design. I’m head over heels for it and have Sarah Bray to thank for the overall design, Liz Kalloch for the watercolor work, and my sweet hubby for the site development.
What are You Waiting For
You made it this far, so now let’s get to it. Pre-order your copy (and get signed up for your pre-order bonuses!) today! www.curvyyoga.com/book
I can’t wait until you get this book in your hands!!