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Articles by Dianne Bondy
I'm a Pilates Teacher and I Don't Have a Flat Stomach. Here's Why That Matters
I was teaching a reformer class one week when a student who had been taking classes with me for almost a year complained about her belly fat. She asked me why she didn't have a flat tummy. I told her a flat tummy and a strong powerful core are not mutually exclusive. I questioned why she was asking me. I am a Pilates teacher with a nonconforming Pilates body, which is code for I don't have a flat tummy.
A Soothing Yoga Flow to Help You Choose Yourself
Movement is a valuable ally in bringing more calm, focus, and clarity to our state of mind. Gentle movement helps us tune in to the daily routines that we might otherwise go through on autopilot. This not only refreshes our perspective, it refills our cup with gratitude for what, and who, is present with us. Cultivating a spirit of playfulness and appreciation along the way lets us connect more easily with the people we care about, and it grounds and calms our nervous system.
7 Mindful Movement Practices for Daily Life
A few months ago, my partner and I were moving across town from one apartment to another. A gaggle of wonderful friends had volunteered to help us on moving day. As we carried box after cardboard box down several flights of stairs, I found myself feeling more lighthearted than I had in weeks.
The Black History of Yoga: A Short Exploration of Kemetic Yoga
This article was adapted from Yoga Where You Are: Customize Your Practice for Your Body and Your Life © 2020 by Dianne Bondy and Kat Heagberg. Reprinted in arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Inc. Boulder, CO. Yoga researchers have found evidence to suggest that yoga not only originated in India but also has roots in parts of Africa, particularly Egypt.
the HAES® files: Fit or Fat - Can You Be Both?
by Dianne Bondy, E-RYT 500 I am a fat black woman. I am used to discrimination in everything I do, as well as the criticism that follows when I speak my truth about my experiences. I have been raised in a white, supremacist culture that continually reminds me I am less than the white norm. On a regular basis, I am told that some bodies are worth more than other bodies within our culture. Thin and fit bodies are far more beautiful and valuable than fat bodies.
Prison Book Program
In the last five months, we've sent five boxes of new books to the Prison Book Program and that is all thanks to you! We've added some new books for the holidays: vampire romance, sci-fi, westerns, and creative topics. And thanks again for supporting Wellesley Books and the Prison Book Program! The Prison Book Program believes in the life-changing power of literature. Books give people the chance to learn, grow, and explore the worlds of their choosing.
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