Valerie Sagun Shows us Everyone can Practice Yoga

By
Ron K
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Valerie Sagun, from Big Gal Yoga, doesn’t let her size stand in her way of being physically active. Valerie’s Instagram is dedicated to all things Yoga and she has over 150,000 followers. She inspires women who look like her to not be ashamed of being active in public.

“Some people are surprised by how I can move my body and I even get nasty comments on my Instagram. Some people may be offended by me but I accept myself and my body. They need to get over it,” Sagun said to Barcroft.

She has recently published a book titled Big Gal Yoga: Poses and Practices to Celebrate Your Body and Empower Your Life.

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Day 24 of the #SelfLovingYogis yoga challenge Forearm Wheel Added in all the variations of Chakrasana we did. The only way I first learned to really get into wheel was this way. Take your time and don't rush. Start off on the back with the hands above your shoulders, fingers pointing to shoulders and palms down. Roll up on the crown of the head from the base, lifting up with the core of the body so you are balancing on 5 points: the head, hands, and feet. Drop one forearm down to the floor, and then the other so the hands are clasped together behind head. Walk the feet back a little closer, as you lift up with core lengthening the spine. After all these Wheel poses, it's great to take some counter poses to balance out the body. I like to do knees to chest and child's pose. @round_the_way_gal also has a counter pose as well, and @curvygirlmeetsyoga has some other forearm practicing tips. How to join the challenge: – Repost the challenge flyer. – Post a photo or video of yourself in the daily pose of the day. – Tag hosts @BigGalYoga @round_the_way_gal and @curvygirlmeetsyoga as well as the sponsors @stardancerdesigns @lovedarianjane @rainbeaucurves @bombsheller @justcurvesactive and @inked_yogi1974_ everyday in your daily post. Top by @torridfashion 💕 Leggings by @abombapparel 💣

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Day 28 of the #SelfLovingYogis yoga challenge Malasana / Garland Pose / Squat with the question: What is your biggest accomplishment that you are proud of? It's the last day of the challenge! You all have looked amazing and I thank you you all who have joined us this month. Giving yourself a little self love through yoga! My biggest accomplishment so far I think is my book that I'm working on! I honestly never ever thought I'd have written a book ever in my lifetime! Finished up the first stage of edits recently and after I finished, I honestly was so excited and proud of what I had done. Using that over thinking anxiety to put in material I hope people will enjoy! Soon I'll get to start promoting it, and pre-sales are already up on amazon.com 😉 How to join the challenge: – Repost the challenge flyer. – Post a photo or video of yourself in the daily pose of the day. – Tag hosts @BigGalYoga @round_the_way_gal and @curvygirlmeetsyoga as well as the sponsors @stardancerdesigns @lovedarianjane @rainbeaucurves @bombsheller @justcurvesactive and @inked_yogi1974_ everyday in your daily post. Jacket by @rainbeaucurves 🌈 Leggings by @k.deer 🌈

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Thanks again to all who showed up at the @plannedparenthood fundraiser yesterday! It was great to connect and share individual experiences of the help that PP has offered us throughout our growing experiences. Even though there might be controversial issues, there is still way more positive and help that this organization provides for those of limited or no health insurance. I've morally supported them throughout my life even though I hadn't stepped foot into and actual building till this past December. I felt way more comfortable there than in any doctors office, quick and easy with no judgement. I hope they will continue to persevere through this administration in the coming years. Also congrats to Zuky R. on winning the @liforme giveaway mat! I will contact you with the email provided through eventbrite! Thank you to those who entered the giveaway! Top by @rainbeaucurves Leggings by @k.deer Mat by @liforme

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Bigger bodies are allowed to take the space we want and need to better our lives. Our bodies our powerful and strong. Living and active life means consciously doing what you are passionate about and drives you to live a more fulfilled life. It’ll all take time to change habits and the business of adult life, nothing happens overnight, but do it because it drives you. Practice yoga, swim, travel, take your kids out to the park to keep your life moving. @diaandco is showing that we don’t have to live in the before and after parts of our lives and #fittothrive in the here and now. Check out @diaandco ‘s link in my description to see the great things they have been working on! #sponsored #ad #DiaandCo partner https://goo.gl/WvCg4L

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Cannot believe @bombsheller is closing 😢! I just love everything about this company! Especially that they have been so great on having inclusive sizing true to size all the way up to 6X, and have let me be able to be creative with designs of my own to wear! Will truly miss them but I hope they are able to still do great things in the future! They stay open till May 19th taking orders with 20% off, so if you liked any of my 4 designs #triechinopsis #sweetstrifecta or #mermaid get them while they are hot! If you are still unsure of sizing, I wear a 2x with them and its snug but not too tight. All these sizes are true to size, so dont think you need to go all the way up just for it to fit! Thank you Jazzlyn, the COO, of Bombsheller for being a great person to work with, and hosting me for my book release! It truly ment so much to me! Now I gotta minimize my cart of 22 shells down to a reasonable number 😅! (Swipe for photos of my legging designs.) . Photo by @samanthastudio

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