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When physical limitations are seen as negative energy in wellness spaces

My yoga studio owner asked me to stop talking about my chronic illness during class because it brings down the energy but my body is part of my practice and I feel erased.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The demand for inspirational performance is excluding bodies that do not conform to wellness narratives.

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