About the Author

Valerie Sagun is turning the image of the perfect yogi on its head. She is the much-loved yogi behind the popular Instagram account @BigGalYoga, where she posts photos of her yoga practice along with friendly advice and a fierce body-positive message. Valerie's activism has seen her involved in the #BeyondBeauty Movement, #SelfLovingYogis, and #SizeDoesntMatter. She is also a popular brand ambassador for clothing brands such as Fractal9, and gives reviews and endorsements for a number of brands such as Flat Tummy Tea. Valerie and her practice have been featured on People, Glamour, Buzzfeed, an upcoming episode of Dr. Oz, and more. She is a fearless and healthy size 22.