Self-care Archives - Body Positive Yoga

Fat talk, fake bonding, and real community

by Amber Karnes | Oct 13, 2020 | Body Image, Self-care | 0 |

Bonding over “fat talk” appears to bond us together against a common enemy, but actually ends up degrading our own self-image and puts us in competition with one another. Not to mention that the “enemy” we are battling is our very own body. Think on that for a second.

Your guide to creating shame-free New Year’s Resolutions

by Amber Karnes | Dec 29, 2017 | Body Image, Self-care | 1 |

Have you noticed that most New Year’s resolutions are soaked in shame and self-blame? Like me, maybe you’re tired of shame-based goals and the inevitable failure that comes with them (followed by beating yourself up for failing again). I’ve got good news: You can set goals for yourself to help you have the best year ever, and they don’t have to be based in shame or self-blame.

Gift guide: 9 perfect ways to give the gift of self-care

by Amber Karnes | Dec 2, 2017 | Self-care | 0 |

The holiday season is upon us, and I bet you know some folks in your life that could spend a little more time on self-care. I usually find that the folks that need it the most are the ones who “never find the time” for it. I put this gift guide together for you so you can find the perfect little thing for someone in your life that needs a little more self-lovin’.

How to be grateful for your body (even when it feels impossible)

by Amber Karnes | Nov 30, 2017 | Body Image, Self-care | 9 |

Body acceptance in our culture is a tall order even on the best of days, but it becomes even more complicated when we are in pain, disabled, or have limitations that affect us. Let’s talk about ways to appreciate the body we have even when it’s not the body we want.