Posted by annierose on January 1, 2007, at 0:09:45
In reply to Re: That body image issue again » annierose, posted by Dinah on December 31, 2006, at 19:19:32
I think yoga helps you accept yourself as you are - curves and all. And it has done wonders for my 13 year old girl - and let's face it - that's a tough age for her with an ever changing body (and personality - but that's a different topic).
I'm new to yoga (just one year) and I think (for me) it is SO SO SO different going to a yoga center vs. tapes at home. The teachers are trained and speak a language that you will understand (since you are already introspective and intuned to your thoughts). The center I go to also isn't as concerned with form - just trying - listening to your body, etc. I could go on and on, but it's been life changing for me in ways I can't explain.
I agree with the others - speaking about our bodies is hard whether male or female T. Since my therapist is in excellent shape (like a size 0 - 2) I do feel like she is judging me sometimes, even though she probably isn't. Once I was talking about buying a bathing suit and I had my kids with me. She said, "No one likes buying a bathing suit, let alone seeing themself in one" (something like that) and it made me smile that she felt that way even though the woman has zero body fat.
But having said that, I think it's easier discussing my body image issues with her because its obvious her physical fitness is important to her.
Anyway, all this to say, talking about a difficult subject is a great way to start your therapy sessions in 2007. I hope I can take your lead.
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