Pear Body Type

Dos Padded or puffy shoulders Don’ts Narrow shoulders Body hugging sheaths Full puffy skirts

Hourglass BodyType

Dos Strapless Dresses-flatters your shoulders Body hugging sheaths V-necks Off shoulder dresses-shows off shoulders Don’ts Beaded or highly decorated bodices-puts on a few pounds Full skirts-attracts attention to hips

Square Body Type

Dos Beaded or decorated necklines Full skirts Padded, puffy or oversized sleeves or shoulders Horizontal detailing Don’ts Clingy slim gowns

Inverted Pear Body Type

Dos Simple sleeves Full Skirts Don’ts Puffy sleeves Empire waistlines Slim skirts

Victoria Williams is editor of online magazine www.nuptialparadise.com. You can reprint and redistribute this article as long as bio is included.

There is no label or box to fit yoga in. When I first began teaching yoga, I felt as if I had to “be” a certain way. Speak in a particular soft tone, and know all right terminology. I’ve realized it’s total opposite. The more authentic I am, which means, giving myself permission to be Jenny, giggling, hugging, singing, sharing, being as transparent as possible, gives student permission to choose to do same.

Yes, poses are a part of yoga, and they do wonders for your body! But yoga is not about poses or how long we can balance. The body listens when its given an opportunity to connect with your true self, and not edit what comes out. Releasing need to force your body into poses that hurt and allow yourself to explore what DOES feel good. To make your yoga practice, like life, all about you.

Instead of wishing for world to change their box on what yoga should be, I decided to create and be difference. Teach yoga from my heart, and allow it to guide each class. Whenever I share with my students that it’s perfect to be exactly way they are, my eyes well up. It feels good to share what I have yearned for in a yoga class. If you feel uncomfortable going to a yoga studio, you are not alone. Listen to your heart, and listen to what your body is sharing with you. Start investigating and asking around for guidance on what form works for you. You are worth it. Give yourself permission to BE yourself no matter what. That is yoga.