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Welcome Hi, I'm Lora (owner of The Yoga Casa and yoga teacher)
BUT, I'm not what you think. I'm not a human Gumby. I don't have legs that can twist around themselves or arms that can reach around numerous body parts and still meet lovingly behind my back. My two kids later, still look pregnant, Buddha belly gets in the way during several poses. My voluptuous shape means I'm constantly looking for jeans with more stretch and zero buttons. My constant attempt to build strong enough abs to do all those crazy poses I see on Instagram can be futile. Sitting in meditation was at first challenging, oh and it continues to be! Still, I love my practice. I love how it keeps me strong, calm(er), and mobile. I love the teachings. I love the challenge. I'm a yogi through and through. When I noticed that at every studio I went to, I was the only one in a body that screamed "I love broccoli but that doesn't mean I don't eat ice cream too" I knew I had to do something. That's when I opened The Yoga Casa a body positive yoga center providing functional movement for people of all shapes, sizes and levels. We offer yoga, wellness and movement that will help you in your day to day life. This includes classes for beginners, restorative classes, and private yoga classes. At the case we are a place where yoga is never "easy" but also doesn't push you in to injury or shame you for not being able to do every pose. It's a place where beginners are welcome with open arms. A place where we can build a true community, one class at a time. |
What's a body positive studio?
The Yoga Casa is the first truly body positive yoga studio in the DFW area. At The Yoga Casa, you are accepted for who you are, in the body you are in.
But what does that ACTUALLY mean? It means your teacher will never give you unsolicited diet advice after class. They will never encourage you to do one more (insert difficult exercise here) in order to "burn off that pint of ice cream." They will never intentionally push you past your limit or make you feel ashamed. They won't talk about their bodies in a way that puts down all bodies. They will teach you functional movement that helps you in your everyday life (sorry, it won't help you look cool on Instagram).
What is The Yoga Casa really like? Think riots not diets, smiling faces, gender neutral restrooms, YOU in control, radical self-acceptance and a community where all people are treated with dignity and respect. Stop in and see for yourself!
But what does that ACTUALLY mean? It means your teacher will never give you unsolicited diet advice after class. They will never encourage you to do one more (insert difficult exercise here) in order to "burn off that pint of ice cream." They will never intentionally push you past your limit or make you feel ashamed. They won't talk about their bodies in a way that puts down all bodies. They will teach you functional movement that helps you in your everyday life (sorry, it won't help you look cool on Instagram).
What is The Yoga Casa really like? Think riots not diets, smiling faces, gender neutral restrooms, YOU in control, radical self-acceptance and a community where all people are treated with dignity and respect. Stop in and see for yourself!
The Yoga Casa Non discrimination policy
Spiritual, yoga, and wellness communities are grappling with the impact of power dynamics and misuse of power. We recognize the need for transparency around this issue and for our students and staff to hold utmost respect for maintaining a safe, functional and sacred space in which to practice. We recognize the dangers posed by power in general and by spiritual authority in particular without boundaries and transparency, and we are aware of the pain caused by related misconduct.
Therefore The Yoga Casa states the following regarding discrimination, power dynamics and safer spaces:
-We know that no space is “safe” for all people at all times and only wish to do what we can to create a more welcoming environment that limits harm to our students and staff.
-We strive to allow students and staff to express themselves freely without fear of being attacked, ridiculed or harassed.
-We will uphold that the studio is an inclusive space for all people regardless of gender, gender expression, pronouns, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, age, or affiliation. We welcome beginners and seasoned yogis with the same level of respect.
-We uphold that racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, fatphobia, ageism, healthism or discrimination on basis of ethnicity, immigration status, or religious, cultural, and/or spiritual beliefs, or any other kind of oppressive behavior is unacceptable and will be challenged.
-We uphold a zero tolerance policy to harassment of any kind including sexual harassment; this means no unwanted touching, including hugs (please make sure you have consent before engaging in any physical contact with someone).
-We strive to create a body positive environment and ask that conversation around dieting, weight gain/loss, and body comparison be refrained from as a way of creating a space where all bodies are treated as worthy.
-We strive above all else to create a space of unity for our students and staff.
Spiritual, yoga, and wellness communities are grappling with the impact of power dynamics and misuse of power. We recognize the need for transparency around this issue and for our students and staff to hold utmost respect for maintaining a safe, functional and sacred space in which to practice. We recognize the dangers posed by power in general and by spiritual authority in particular without boundaries and transparency, and we are aware of the pain caused by related misconduct.
Therefore The Yoga Casa states the following regarding discrimination, power dynamics and safer spaces:
-We know that no space is “safe” for all people at all times and only wish to do what we can to create a more welcoming environment that limits harm to our students and staff.
-We strive to allow students and staff to express themselves freely without fear of being attacked, ridiculed or harassed.
-We will uphold that the studio is an inclusive space for all people regardless of gender, gender expression, pronouns, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, age, or affiliation. We welcome beginners and seasoned yogis with the same level of respect.
-We uphold that racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, fatphobia, ageism, healthism or discrimination on basis of ethnicity, immigration status, or religious, cultural, and/or spiritual beliefs, or any other kind of oppressive behavior is unacceptable and will be challenged.
-We uphold a zero tolerance policy to harassment of any kind including sexual harassment; this means no unwanted touching, including hugs (please make sure you have consent before engaging in any physical contact with someone).
-We strive to create a body positive environment and ask that conversation around dieting, weight gain/loss, and body comparison be refrained from as a way of creating a space where all bodies are treated as worthy.
-We strive above all else to create a space of unity for our students and staff.