Strength + Shanti

✨ Healing for ALL Bodies ✨
• Therapeutic Bodywork
• Private Yoga Classes
• Love My Fat Asana ™️
• Fat Babe Pool Parties
• Trauma Informed Facilitation

04/10/2026

You ever been choked out by your own tiddys? It’s not so great 😅

Being a big bodied person practicing yoga means that sometimes you have to get creative with making the poses accessible.

This is why teach Love My Fat Asana. It’s to help us curvy folk feeeeeel what’s happening in the body and find variations that make sense for us.

Join me tomorrow afternoon. All the details and ticket info is at the link in bio. DM me if you have questions.

I can’t wait to explore with yall 🥰

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03/30/2026

In my signature workshop, I offer accessible and compassionate yoga instruction tailored for plus-size bodies, with thoughtful variations and cues so that everyone can feel seen, safe, and empowered on the mat.

My mission is to dismantle the notion that only certain bodies “belong” in yoga, and to create a space where curvy, fat, and “non-normative” bodies are centered, honored, and welcomed.

This class is as much about community as it is about movement. By gathering in an affinity space led by an instructor who shares lived experience with size diversity, participants can practice from a place of belonging, mutual encouragement, and radical visibility.

🫶🏽 Representation matters: when students see teachers in bodies like theirs, it helps shift internalized shame, normalize difference, and build collective trust. In this safe, supportive environment, you’re invited to lean into your own wisdom, connect with others navigating similar journeys, and collectively reclaim the yoga mat as a space for all bodies.

🌴 Deets + tickets are at the link in bio.
🌴 Tag someone who would enjoy this

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12/10/2025

Balance isn’t about forcing stillness. It’s about choosing the version of the pose that feels good in your body today.

Tree pose has options. Foot at the ankle. Foot at the calf. Maybe hands at heart or reaching overhead. No version is better than the other. Your balance is valid at every level.

So wobble, root, reset, and come back to yourself. That’s the real practice.

If you want more intentional movement, check out our YouTube channel for free classes and subscribe to The Haven for deeper support and community care.

Save this for your practice later and share with someone who needs a reminder to move at their own pace. 🌿✨

10/27/2025

📣 Love My Fat Asana is back 🧘🏾‍♀️✨

In this signature workshop, I will offer accessible and compassionate yoga instruction tailored for plus-size bodies, with thoughtful variations and cues so that everyone can feel seen, safe, and empowered on the mat. My mission is to dismantle the notion that only certain bodies belong in yoga, and to create a space where curvy, fat, and “non-normative” bodies are centered, honored, and welcomed.

This class is as much about community as it is about movement. By gathering in an affinity space led by an instructor who shares lived experience with size diversity, participants can practice from a place of belonging, mutual encouragement, and radical visibility. Representation matters: when students see teachers in bodies like theirs, it helps shift internalized shame, normalize difference, and build collective trust. In this safe, supportive environment, you’re invited to lean into your own wisdom, connect with others navigating similar journeys, and collectively reclaim the yoga mat as a space for all bodies.

Space is limited, sign up at the link in bio 💕

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10/22/2025

Your QL (quadratus lumborum) muscles sit deep in your low back and do a lot of work—especially if you sit often or carry tension on one side. Tight QLs can cause back pain, uneven hips, or limited movement. Take a few minutes to stretch and release with me—your spine (and mood) will thank you. 🥰

Ready to move with more care? Join The Haven, our virtual yoga space built for rest, rhythm, and release.
🌿 Tier 1: On-demand yoga library access ($27.99month)
🌿 Tier 2: Library + monthly R&B Yoga class ticket ($44.99/month)

Sign up today—link’s in bio!

01/24/2025

Big news 🥰 I’m thrilled to finally check a major goal off my list: bringing my signature workshop to a national conference 🤸🏾‍♀️

Being a brown, q***r, big-bodied woman and passionate about serving marginalized communities, it means so much to me to show up and represent for the fat yoga community.

Fat yoga has been on the rise, and I’m so happy to see this movement growing stronger each year. Kicking off 2025 at feels like the perfect way to start the year in a BIG way (pun intended) ☺️

What’s even better is that I get to bring my fellow curvy yogi to amplify this offering and share in all the joy. 🤗

I can’t wait to connect with all the big b***y beauties at this conference. 💜

11/19/2024

Wanna experience the liberation of stretching under the shade of big trees? 🌳

And grounding yourself in community? 😌

I’ll be leading a free accessible yoga class for this weekend if you’d like to join me. All bodies are welcome.

09/05/2024

🗣️ CALLING ALL BIG B***Y BEAUTIES 💅🏽

Two of your favorite fat yoga teachers have joined forces (again 🥰) to host you for an intentional evening of joy, connection and relaxation.

We’ll be indulging in pool time, delicious food, fun games, and a soft guided meditation including a rejuvenating sound bath.

We are happily sharing part of our proceeds with one of our favorite organizations: ***rexpressionstpete . Their mission of creating safe inclusive spaces resonates heavily with us and we’re proud of the work they do.

Come celebrate your body + build community with us in a safe and non-judgmental environment 💗

Space is limited, so grab a ticket while you can (link in bio).

The location and other details will be shared with you once RSVP is complete.

This event is open to all bodies that are 18 years and older.

See ya poolside 🖖🏽😎

09/04/2024

Just taking a moment to appreciate my body for its resilience and willingness to forgive me, especially when I haven’t always been kind to her. 💗

What was the last nice thing you said about your body? Comment below.

And/or, Finish this sentence: My body deserves ____________.

📸 : .dilligard

08/28/2024

It’s the way you get your shoulders involved when you tell stories 😜🤭🥰 happy anniversary •828• ♾️✌🏽♾️•

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