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Yoke
Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance | Jessamyn Stanley
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Finding self-acceptance both on and off the mat. In Sanskrit, yoga means to yoke. To yoke mind and body, movement and breath, light and dark, the good and the bad. This larger idea of yoke is what Jessamyn Stanley calls the yoga of the everydaya yoga that is not just about perfecting your downward dog but about applying the hard lessons learned on the mat to the even harder daily project of living. In a series of deeply honest, funny autobiographical essays, Jessamyn explores everything from imposter syndrome to cannabis to why its a full-time job loving yourself, all through the lens of yoke. She calls out an American yoga complex that prefers debating the merits of cotton versus polyblend leggings rather than owning up to its overwhelming Whiteness. She questions why the Western take on yoga so often missesor misusesthe traditions spiritual dimension. And reveals what she calls her own whole-ass problematic: Growing up Bah, loving astrology, learning to meditate, finding prana in music. And in the end, Jessamyn invites every reader to find the authentic spirit of yokelinking that good and that bad, that light and that dark.
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Chrissyreadit
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This box felt like I was receiving a care package from a dear friend! I love everything about it! Especially the feathers, seeds and letter! Natasha this was just so much fun to open and look through- and I will add the creators you recommended to my IG- I‘m very interested in PM Press, great book choices! Gorgeous postcards, bookmarks and pictures! Thank you so much! I hope you are ok if I write back. ❤️ #blitsyswap

Chelleo OMG! This is a beautiful and thoughtful package! 😍 2y
Mitch Fantastic - so much to explore! x 2y
riversong153 💜💜💜 2y
Nalbuque I‘m so happy you had fun with it!!! Yes pls write back, if mail is your thing! I‘d love to keep in touch and send you more Knick knacks 💕 2y
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BekaReid
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With engaging and almost conversational writing, Jessamyn Stanley discusses yoga, body acceptance, and the shaping of our identities in this book of essays.

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The art of aging

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sarahlandis
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Loved this book. A follow up to first book Every Body Yoga, I was so excited to read more. Everything about Jessamyn inspires peaceful justice and I adore everything she does and how she makes me feel. Her knowledge of yoga and drive for self acceptance and social change in a world that doesn‘t treat fat people, Black people, queer people, or women equally at all, culminated in a astoundingly safe and challenging book.

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Blaire
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I switched to this audiobook bc the one I was listening to was way too stressful. This was the right antidote., Made me think more deeply about how to craft my at home yoga practice, that yoga music can and the importance of breath and meditation. I liked how she wove her personal experience as a black woman in a mostly white space and how that impacted her yoga journey and current practice. Listened while enjoying fall colors.

Chrissyreadit Is that a photo from your house? It‘s gorgeous! 2y
Blaire @Chrissyreadit yes! From the backyard 2y
Cathythoughts Stunning ! I love yoga 🧘‍♀️ 2y
RaeLovesToRead What a view! ❤🧡🤎💛 2y
BiblioLitten I thought it was a painting! Gorgeous 😍 2y
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SW-T
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I was a bit hesitant because I liked her first book so much, and was trying not to build this one up too much because I wanted to be open and let it stand on its own merit. It was a joy to read. Each section (rituals, wealth, sacred music, cultural appropriation, etc) was interesting and thoughtful and in Jessamyn‘s own unique voice. Love her candor, vulnerability, & self acceptance. Truly hope she writes more.

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PMMREADS
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I recommend this book as Jessamyn was very authentic and shared some tough things. I love how Jessamyn found yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️ and uses it for her self care and how she brings yoga to all people.
My struggles are always a gift because they reveal the strength inside of me-Jessamyn Stanley

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