That’s right! Today on Facebook I received the following comment after posting a photo of myself practicing yoga in a leotard:
Dear Lauren, Firstly, I’m not in any way a ‘hater’…I’m a humble yoga practitioner, yoga teacher, rehabilitation therapist, mother, dog walker etc etc…
You have a wonderful body…but even if you live in Dubai or somewhere else really hot, please also show your ‘followers’ (who I assume are interested in yoga) that especially for a Yin practice, it’s also possible to do yoga wearing trousers?…
If you do not live in a hot climate, please turn your heating down and put on something warmer?
Why do women scrutinize women about what to wear, how to behave and how we should be? Here’s my response:
I’m not looking for a certain kind of attention. I’m not trying to attract voyeurs to my feed. I post these photos because I love my body and I am proud of my body. I post these photos because I have made a commitment to speak my truth and to live with authenticity.
This is how I practice. Usually when I do yoga at home I do it in my underwear. Also please note that these photos are not my personal yoga practice. I never film or record that. These pictures usually happen after. When I’m warmed up. I pick and choose what asana to do for the camera and what to post.
On my Facebook and Instagram feeds I share my day, my truths, my struggles, my fears, my triumphs, my yoga and my processes that I work through. This is how I feel comfortable. This is me being authentically me. If I were to edit, censor, or cover up it simply wouldn’t be the real thing. I always wear pants and shirts when I teach as it is more professional that way. But in my home and my personal practice, and in the photos I share, I get to decide.
I post these photos on these feeds because they represent me as a human being. I make mistakes. I make a ton of mistakes and each day is an opportunity to learn and grown from them.
Often I feel like I am naked in the world. My photos are a representation of my feelings and my thoughts. My deepest desires, wishes, thoughts and my processes. These photos are a representation of how I feel and personal goings on each day.
This is my journey and I invite you to take part. I invite you to take a glimpse into my world and share yours with me.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Peace.
