When people think of yoga, they often picture slim, flexible bodies in perfect poses — the kind you see on magazine covers or social media feeds. It’s a beautiful image, but it doesn’t tell the whole story.
Yoga isn’t about how you look; it’s about how you connect with your body, your breath, and your mind. It’s about alignment, awareness, and presence — feeling the pose rather than forcing it. When we push too hard for flexibility or try to imitate someone else’s posture, we risk losing that connection and even causing injury. True yoga begins when we start listening to our bodies instead of fighting against them.
Many also think yoga is slow, repetitive, or even boring — that it doesn’t give visible results fast enough. In today’s world where quick progress is celebrated, it’s easy to forget that yoga moves at a different rhythm. It’s not about instant transformation but gradual unfolding. When we practise with patience — grounding ourselves, breathing deeply, and holding poses with awareness — we build strength and stamina that go far beyond the physical.
Sometimes the changes are subtle: a steadier breath, a calmer mind, a little more ease in a pose that once felt impossible. Over time, you realise that the “results” of yoga aren’t something to see in the mirror but something you feel within — balance, focus, and a deeper sense of peace.
That’s why I started illustrating yoga poses with different body types — to challenge the narrow perception of what yoga looks like and to celebrate the beauty of diversity in movement. Everybody can practise yoga. Everybody can find strength, grace, and stillness in its own way.
Through my drawings, I hope to remind others that yoga is not about perfection or performance — it’s about connection. It’s an ongoing conversation between you and your body, one that teaches patience, self-acceptance, and compassion.
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