Yoke has been on my to-read list since it came out. I would do yoga occasionally for the last few years, but established a routine yoga practice in the past year. I decided it was time to finally read this!

In Yoke, Jessamyn uses her autobiographical tales to explain how to approach yoga, doing it for the right reasons, and how America has culturally appropriated yoga. Jessamyn is so raw and honest throughout this entire book. She gives her personal experiences with racism, fatphobia, and capitalism. This book made me laugh out loud but also really made me think. 

As a fat yogi, I really related to Jessamyn’s stories and reflections. And her experiences that I did not personally relate to gave me a new perspective and challenged me to challenge my thoughts. 

It’s hard to put into words how good this book is & how much I appreciate it. Just know it’s thought provoking, healing, and inspirational. You don’t even have to be practicing yoga to appreciate this book.