Episode Summary: Do you have to be flexible, thin, or "good at yoga" to step onto a yoga mat? In this episode, we're joined by Yoga Six Instructors Liz Retana and Charlie Dewes to unpack some of the biggest myths about yoga and explore what the practice can actually offer. From challenging stereotypes about who belongs in yoga spaces to creating more accessible and inclusive movement experiences, this conversation invites you to rethink what yoga can look and feel like.

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• Why flexibility isn't a requirement for practicing yoga
• Common myths about yoga and who it is "for"
• The connection between yoga, nervous system regulation, and mental health
• How inclusive language helps create safer movement spaces
• The evolution of yoga from achieving perfect shapes to exploring how movement feels
• Why community and belonging matter in movement spaces
• How yoga can support body trust and a healthier relationship with movement

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