The body positive and body neutrality movements have emerged as a response to the constant societal pressure to have thinner, better-looking bodies, and to look as youthful as possible.
As I understand it, the difference between the two movements is that positivity encourages us to love and accept our bodies as they are; neutrality asks us to appreciate our bodies for what they do. This article goes into more depth.
Personally, my weight fluctuates quite a bit (even though I eat healthy), and my body has changed over the years. I have never been what anyone would call thin (except once when I was really sick - I got lots of compliments). I remember my mother eating cottage cheese on lettuce and drinking Tab to lose post-pregnancy weight when I was a kid.
I sometimes succumb to that pressure - I feel fat, short, old, and unworthy on bad days. I consider going on a new trendy diet. But then I think about how my sturdy thighs have been there for me over the years. I love my curves just as they are now, and I'm grateful that my body and mind are working pretty well.
I'm not discounting the fact that losing a few pounds could be beneficial for my joints, and that eating a good whole food diet can help most people with their overall health. But there are thin people who aren't healthy, and bigger bodies that are very healthy. I believe that we should focus on health rather than size or appearance.
If you want to practice yoga with me to benefit and celebrate the body you're in, I provide many yoga options, including group classes or 1-on-1 sessions via Zoom or in-person, and video recordings.