Why Representation Matters In Yoga with Dianne Bondy Ep. 05

On today’s show I talk with Dianne Bondy.

Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne is revolutionizing yoga by educating yoga instructors around the world on how to make their classes welcoming and safe for all kinds of practitioners.

Dianne is the author of Yoga for Everyone (DK Publishing, Penguin Random House) and a frequent contributor to Yoga International, DoYouYoga, Yoga Girl, and Omstars. She has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, and People. Dianne’s commitment to increasing diversity in yoga has been recognized in her work with Pennington’s, Gaiam, and the Yoga & Body Image Coalition, as well as in speaking engagements at Princeton and UC Berkeley on Yoga, Race, and Diversity. Her writing is published in Yoga and Body Image Volume 1, Yoga Renegades, and Yes Yoga Has Curves. 

On today’s show, Dianne and I discuss:

• Why representation matters in yoga
• Why businesses need to adapt to inclusivity & representation in order to survive
• Dianne’s vision for the future of yoga
• Dianne’s tips for making your yoga class more inclusive
• How you can leverage your privilege

I hope you enjoy the show

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