Profesora de yoga de talla grande está destruyendo los estereotipos del “cuerpo de yoga”

Jessamyn Stanley tiene 27 años y reconoce que ella no tiene el típico cuerpo que la mayoría de las personas piensan que debe tener una profesora de yoga. Pero eso no la detiene e incluso le da más fuerzas porque la hace única.

On days like today, when my car randomly stops working between shifts at my two jobs, I'm just really fucking glad I like my outfit. Bodysuit + Skirt- @forever21 Shoes + Earrings- Thrifted Bracelets- @hm #nostretchypants #blackweirdo #psfashion #plussizefashion #ootd #psblogger

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Ella ha estado practicando yoga desde el 2011 y le encanta inspirar a sus más de 90 mil seguidores de Instagram con sus desafiantes posturas de yoga. 

Cuando ella estaba en la secundaria, su tía la llevó a una clase de Bikram Yoga (yoga a altas temperaturas) y ella lo odió. No fue hasta que entró a la universidad y fue con una amiga a otra clase y se dio cuenta de los beneficios y felicidad que ésta práctica le otorgaba.

Ahora Jessamyn es una profesora de yoga certificada que inspira y enseña a muchas personas: 

When I began practicing #yoga at home, I dove head first into #ekapadarajakapotasana. It seemed simple to me- hip opener+ #backbend = no sweat, right? I was completely naive to the work of this pose- the intense heart and hip opening don't come w/o the sacrifice of ego and judgement, but they are the most stubborn internal devils of all. This pose never comes easy for me- I literally always use a strap and work my way into it slowly. Because it's still not natural for me, it's stil a lot of fucking work- and even after ~2 years of practice, it's still not done teaching me lessons. Leggings- @forever21

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I love the #Durham yoga community, y'all. I've met so many interesting people recently, and it's largely all because of the triangle #yoga community. I am so happy to see so many different colors and shapes in my classes, and so many of my fellow teachers are starting up new projects and events around town. Next week is the last week to practice w/ me at my local classes until July- I'll be in #NYC essentially until the end of the month. If you're in the #NCTriangle, check out my facebook page or website (both links are in my instagram header) for more details about my weekly teaching schedule. I'm especially lovin' my Tuesday noon class at @Durhamyoga- the space is freaking gorgeous, and I've been blessed to meet new and awesome people every week. By the way, I was thinking about teaching a last minute drop-in yoga class while I'm in New York…..is that even a thing? Is there a studio in town willing to let a gypsy yoga teacher slide in a quick hour flow for a few students? And if you live and practice in #NYC, would you come out to a last minute body positive vinyasa style class taught by yours truly? #Pinchamayurasana practice at @durhamyoga after my Tuesday class- I just can't get enough of #forearmstand, y'all. It's my predator, my master, my driving inspiration- I can't get enough. Leggings- @forever21

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So….I haven't really felt like posting anything recently. I just….can't, you know? Maybe no one wants to talk about it, but there are more important things going on in the world than yoga. Not like I didn't already know that, but what happened in Charleston has really thrown that shit in the spotlight for me. I just….can't. I mean, a lot of great things are happening right now- I'm busy as shit with work in #NYC and I'm learning more than I can say. I had a great time at @thecurvycon, @fffweek was dope. I wanted to find time to teach a class, but I honestly think it'll be a bit too much this trip. Never fear though, New York- I'll be back for workshops w/ @nolatrees in August (click the link in my instagram for details). But honestly, y'all- right now I'm just reflecting. I think we all need to reflect. Because for real- #blacklivesmatter (Also, if you're in the Durham area and you didn't get the memo, I'm out of town for the next days- my first class back in town will be 6/30 noon flow @durhamyoga!) Shorts- @fractal.9

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Today I finally tried @cbquality's #splits program on @trainersvault and, as one would expect from the high priestess of thick fit #yoga girls, it left my hips and hamstrings VERY happy. I'm really excited to keep practicing her sequence and feeling my body open even more- it's very simple but extremely deep delicious stretches. I've had a lot of new developments in my life and my hips are holding all of the associated stress- It was a gift to open into them and release some unnecessary tension. Also, @thechalkboardmag mentioned me in a yoga roundup along with the likes of @gigiyogini, @tarastiles, @mackenzieyoga, and my boo @nolatrees- click the link in the @thechalkboardmag instagram header to check it out! Leggings- @mymanifesta

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Oh, man- I love these @mamakuka yoga straps, y'all. They make such a difference- today, for instance, they made this reclined #compasspose variation so much more accessible for me. When I began practicing at home, I rarely used prop modifications- I had this weird, masochistic, extremely unhealthy attitude towards props where I considered using them to be a shortcoming. I know I'm not the only person who has felt this way- it's dumb but common. These days, I am often the first person in a yoga classroom to raise my hand when a teacher asks if anyone needs a strap or a block, and there is no shame in my game- sometimes you just need a freaking strap, ok? This pose is kind of a tribute to my forever #wcw @kathrynbudig- she taught an awesome tutorial on @yogaglo that is beyond inspiring in terms of flexibility and humility. If your're a 'glo nerd like me, check out her class "Long, Slow & Deep" to see what I mean. Song is Santigold "Creator".

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Ugh, this bodysuit tho. I'm in love. Bodysuit c/o @chubbycartwheels #invertyoself #Invertyocurves #Forearmstand #scorpionpose

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There are far too many people who inspire my daily practice to try and shout out to everyone individually, but I'm a little too obsessed w/ @cbquality to not mention her influence on my practice. I can't tell you how much her hip opening inspires me- seriously, watch her #downdogsplits and #standingsplits, y'all. I can't even. And the way she switches from one leg to the other in #hanumanasana? I'm in love. #trillyoga till the end. #cbqualitylife

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Just messing around with #pinchamayurasana while Dallas fervently licks her butt. We're both in our natural habitats, obviously. Happy early #forearmfriday, you guys. Also, I wrote a blog entry about my essential #yoga accessories- click the link in my instagram header to check it out! Crop Tank- @forever21 Bralette- @leadingladybras Undies- @hipsandcurves Headband- Kobieta (link in my IG header- use code 'JESSBLOG for 15% off) #invertyocurves #invertyoself #inversion #forearmstand

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I never feel more in tune with my true self than when I'm at the shore. Maybe I was a mermaid in a past life. I don't know, but sand is nature's yoga mat and this is heaven on earth. Swimsuit- @Forever21 Sunnies- @hm

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I spent my morning teaching and practicing #yoga with a beautiful group of my #Durham friends (and friends of friends)- we just set up shop in a park and turned nature into a yoga studio. It was awesome and inspiring and all the other things you would expect, but it also reminded me that I am so blessed to live in a town where it is (relatively) safe to set up a body positive yoga space. My friends and I don't have to hide our bodies. This is not the case for everyone in my global #yogafamily, & I feel grateful that my greatest concern isn't the safety of my students. I plan to continue teaching a weekly outdoor PWYC yoga class in Durham- if you're local and interested in coming, follow my facebook page for details (link is in my instagram header). I am so excited to live in a community that is hungry for diversity in yoga and that's so fucking ready to cultivate a community to match its residents desires. ALSO, I am extremely honored to be featured on this week's 'Feministing Five'- I've been a big fan of Feministing for years, and I'm always happy to see the body positive yoga movement recognized as a critical component of the 21st century feminist's worldview. BLAH BLAH RHETORIC BLAH BLAH BLAH. Anyway, if you want to read the article written by the awesome @suzbob, click the link in my instagram header! (btw, mad love to @clashist for recognizing that I obviously need a Wayne's World bathing suit in my wardrobe.) #Effyourbeautystandards #honoryourcurves

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