Dianne Bondy

Dianne Bondy is a celebrated yoga teacher, social justice activist and leading voice of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive view of yoga asana and philosophy inspires and empowers thousands of followers around the world – regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability.

Dianne contributes to Yoga International, Do You Yoga, and Elephant Journal. She is featured and profiled in International media outlets: The Guardian, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, People and more. She is a spokesperson for diversity in yoga and yoga for larger bodies, as seen in her work with Pennington’s, Gaiam, and the Yoga & Body Image Coalition. Her work is published in the books: Yoga and Body Image and Yes Yoga Has Curves.

Video Overview:

This video takes a closer and more critical look at where we derive our self-worth. You’ll learn about the practice of compassionate self-study and mindfulness, and how to employ daily practices designed to help you foster resiliency and personal power. Working from a place of empathy and heightened awareness of self and others, you’ll discover new ways of building inclusive communities in whatever modality you work within.

The Power of Compassionate Self-Study: Where Do You Derive Your Self-Worth?

We internalize messages from a culture that is build on the perpetuation of dissatisfaction and otherness. In order to step into your power fully, you must first learn to own your story and your history.

Recognizing emotions and feeling them fully, help you to learn more about who you are in the world.