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Ally Maz’s first book, Girlvana, debuts June 2021

A handbook for the self—a compassionate, honest, and personal guide to empowering yourself, and others, for a safer and more inclusive world.

 
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"One of the bravest things one can do is let others see you. An accessible and powerful handbook for young people, Girlvana teaches the value of embodied practice, and includes the precise brave mentorship for our times."

Adriene Mishler, creator and host of Yoga with Adriene

 
 
 
 
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Being a teenager can be a beautiful time in your life. But it can also be one filled with self-doubt, worries, and complicated relationships.

Focusing on school and activities, friendship and family, feeling comfortable in your body, knowing and celebrating who you are in this world—it’s hard to do all at once. Sometimes it may feel as though you’re not doing it right, or that you don’t know how to do it. Sometimes you may feel alone, and like you don’t fit in—because you don’t look like other people, or because you’re not the “right” size or shape or skin color. It’s tough to feel like you belong when so many things, like social media and the internet, are telling you that you don’t.

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Girlvana will inspire you to connect with your body, mind, and community to become the best possible version of yourself. Using the ancient teachings of yoga and the foundations of meditation and breathwork, this book will teach you to explore yourself from the outside in—to honor your body, to invite and accept your feelings, to work through tough conversations and negative thoughts—to develop self-acceptance and self-love.

Along the way, you’ll also discover the power of finding and using your voice so you can become a better friend and ally; so you can speak out and fight against injustices and inequities; so you can use your privilege for good; and so you can, ultimately, demand change for a brighter world.

Featuring yoga flows and meditations, and including breathing exercises and journaling prompts, Girlvana is the essential guide for any self-identified young woman in today’s world.

 
 

"Girlvana is a breathtaking and beautifully written book you want to give to every woman and teenage girl you know. A gem for our generation."

Roda Ahmed, bestselling author, CEO and founder of Hightree publishing

 
 
 

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"Girlvana helps readers release unworthiness and step into greatness! This is a timely book with an empowering message."

Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author