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'Every Body Yoga' Encourages Self-Love And Everyone To Get On The Mat

Jessamyn Stanley, author of "Every Body Yoga." (Christine-Hewitt)

Six years ago, Jessamyn Stanley decided to give yoga another try. Years prior she’d been convinced that the exercise was not for her, but this time around was different.

Here &‘s Robin Young speaks with Stanley (), about her new book, “,” and about what she hopes yoga will do for others.

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