The Underbelly 9+

I was struggling to find a yoga practice online that I liked. Everything I came across at worst was a body-hating fitness focused ultra-advanced stress hole, and at best pretty good but only catered to thin, very strong bodies. This practice is a life changer (I know, I know it’s an overused phrase, but it’s true), I have been able to meet myself where I am since starting Jessamyn’s practice. It’s something I found in some in-person classes, and I really need something breath focused that is designed to root you into your body, not fantasize about the six pack abs you’re “supposed to” be building. The classes are challenging in the right way, designed for you to learn about your body and it’s continuous changes. The classes aren’t long and there is a lot of variety to fit what you want that day, but I personally am just following each set in order.

Do it. Buy this, if this review resonates with what you want, I promise you will find value in it.

Side note, her books are also amazing.

Do yourself a favor and sign up with The Underbelly. Jessamyn’s instruction allows me to challenge myself or make modifications if I need them for that day/pose. She also makes me laugh and she’s so relatable it further helps me relax into my practice. It seems more accessible than most to me. It’s definitely more affordable than any other subscription or membership I’ve seen. Once you’ve got the app you also have the option to load it to your tv, but having the app for travel or on the go is awesome. There are a variety of lengths and intensities of sessions. You have the option to add the classes to a favorites list so you can go right to them later. There is a search function which is helpful to find specific classes (ex: hips, neck, energy, etc.) And The Underbelly team seem super helpful. I think they may have some new things on the horizon for the app too.

100% love and recommend jessamyn Stanley and these yoga classes. The radical, affirming, physically/ emotionally/ spiritually challenging and encouraging content I needed. As a larger bodied queer person who is trying to get stronger to feel more powerful and ready to crush the patriarchy, I love her modifications and tips for improving my practice. I regularly yell at my screen when doing workouts on my phone, laptop, and air played on my tv, and it feels like jessamyn is truly there with me. I feel seen, validated, and accepted every second I grunt through a tough pose because jessamyn too is grunting and swearing through the pose. With jessamyn’s guidance I feel greater clarity and peace, and the release of anxiety and rage has never felt so empowering than with her casual and radical teaching style.