Is Pilates the answer to your body image woes?

Описание: Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt weighed down by unrealistic expectations—whether from yourself, family, or society? You’re not alone. Many people turn to Pilates hoping to achieve the so-called “Pilates body,” believing that changing their appearance will finally make them feel enough. But here’s the truth: body image isn’t just about how your body looks—it’s about how you feel in it.

In this video, we’re diving deep into Pilates and body image, moving beyond toxic body positivity and exploring how movement can help you reconnect with your body on a deeper level. We’ll also look at body image through an intersectional lens, because the way we experience our bodies is shaped by factors like race, gender, ability, and more.

Chapters

0:00 – Introduction: Why Pilates & Body Image Matter
X:XX – The Problem with the “Pilates Body”
X:XX – Why Body Image Conversations Need an Intersectional Lens
X:XX – How Pilates Supports Body Image Healing
X:XX – The Role of the Nervous System in Body Image
X:XX – How to Find Inclusive Pilates Spaces

Resources Mentioned in This Video:
🔗 My video on the parasympathetic nervous system:   / cplkokwdv2r  
🔗 The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-b...
🔗 The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-b...
The Wheel of Power, Privilege, and Marginalisation, by Sylvia Duckworth

More Support for Your Body Image Journey:
✨ Read the blog post for a deeper dive: https://www.kayshathomas.com/post/is-...

Let’s keep this conversation going! Drop a comment below:
💬 What societal or cultural beliefs about body image have you internalised?
💬 What’s one thing in your healing toolbox that helps you feel more at home in your body?

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About:
Kaysha Thomas is a registered nutritionist and Pilates instructor. She holds a masters in sport and exercise nutrition and a BASI mat pilates qualification. Kaysha specialises in supporting individuals in their eating disorder, disordered eating and body image recovery. This channel aims to be an inclusive space that doesn't uphold oppressive diet culture and other patriarchal "norms".