Results Not Typical - Kathy Dodd | Challenging ageism in yoga culture

Kathy Dodd | Challenging ageism in yoga culture

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12/23/20 • 63 min

Results Not Typical

In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Kathy Dodd about how ageism shows up in the yoga space and what teachers and students can do to change the narrative.

They discuss:

Why we shouldn't assume that gentle is always better as we get older
How representation of more diverse ages in teachers and students practicing yoga on social media can make the practice more accessible
Some of the hidden benefits of getting older as a woman
How to straddle the line between acceptance of the aging process and vanity
How to push back against the feeling of invisibility as we age

To connect with Kathy visit kathydodd.com or follow Kathy at @kdnaturalyoga on Instagram.

Finally visit themovementshop.com/fishnets to shop sassy size inclusive Pilates, fitness, and yoga tees.

In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Kathy Dodd about how ageism shows up in the yoga space and what teachers and students can do to change the narrative.

They discuss:

Why we shouldn't assume that gentle is always better as we get older
How representation of more diverse ages in teachers and students practicing yoga on social media can make the practice more accessible
Some of the hidden benefits of getting older as a woman
How to straddle the line between acceptance of the aging process and vanity
How to push back against the feeling of invisibility as we age

To connect with Kathy visit kathydodd.com or follow Kathy at @kdnaturalyoga on Instagram.

Finally visit themovementshop.com/fishnets to shop sassy size inclusive Pilates, fitness, and yoga tees.

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Maria Silver | On size inclusivity in Pilates and fitness apparel

In this interview, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher and owner of the online Pilates and fitness apparel store Maria Silver about why size inclusivity is important in the fashion and athleisure wear industry.

They discuss:

Why Maria has worked to make her clothing line as size inclusive as possible from day one
The work that she has done to increase representation and diversity of models for her clothing line
Why it's important that people with thin privilege advocate for people with bigger bodies
Her inspiration for starting The Movement Shop and the mission behind her store
How she comes up with her memes and the reason for her slogan Movement Comes in All Sizes

To connect with Maria, say hello on Instagram @themovementshop or visit themovementshop.com to shop her designs.

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Tasha Edwards | Owning your power

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher, fitness trainer, and wellness coach Tasha Edwards, M.S. about what it means to be empowered in fitness and life and the issues with the lack of diversity and representation in the Pilates industry.

They discuss:

How to find grace for yourself when you are injured or your body isn't where you want it to be
The difference between acceptance and complacency
The power of showing up as you are instead of projecting an image of who you think you should be
The recent resignation of the four Black board members from the Pilates Method Alliance and where we might want to go as an industry

To connect with Tasha, visit her website hiphealthychick.com or follow her on Instagram at @hiphealthychick.