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How body shame keeps us from movement that could heal

I want to try yoga but I'm afraid I'll be the biggest person in class and everyone will stare at me trying to do poses.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Anticipatory shame about physical appearance prevents engagement with practices that could restore the very self-acceptance being sought.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Movement and exercise — principles?”

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