Episode 2
Truthfulness with Dianne Bondy

Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice – regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne is revolutionizing yoga by educating yoga instructors around the world on how to make their classes welcoming and safe for all kinds of practitioners.
Dianne is the author of Yoga for Everyone and a frequent contributor to Yoga International, DoYouYoga, Yoga Girl and Omstars. She has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, Cosmopolitan and People. Dianne’s commitment to increasing diversity in yoga has been recognized in her work with Pennington’s, Gaiam, and the Yoga & Body Image Coalition.
Topics
- Dianne’s yoga journey
- How a body-shaming father led to an eating disorder
- How yoga helped in her recovery
- How diet culture keeps us from knowing our true selves
- Why we lie to ourselves
- How we can live our truth
Resources
- Dianne Bondy’s web site. Includes upcoming teachings and events.
- Yoga for Everyone by Dianne Bondy
- Dianne’s YouTube channel
- Facebook.com/DianneBondyYoga
- Instagram.com/DianneBondyYoga
- Twitter.com/DianneBondyYoga
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- How do you act as a steward of society and live in right relationship with each other and the planet?
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