Ever been to a yoga class
that just didn’t feel like you?
We’ve been there, too.
fat, black, queer owned and operated
The Underbelly offers a safe space and
culture for you to be authentically you.
Navigate your wellness path with yoga
and meditation classes rooted in
self-acceptance and curiosity.
Brought to you by a small,
diverse team of dreamers and doers.
available on iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire and any browser
WHO ARE THEY 👀
WHO ARE THEY 👀
FOUNDED BY JESSAMYN STANLEY AND MARY CARR
The Underbelly was birthed from necessity:
the need for a queer, accessible yoga space for ALL body types at an affordable price was apparent.
Jessamyn, a restaurant hostess in Durham NC, and her then manager, Mary, teamed up after Jessamyn’s online yoga videos went viral. A fat, queer POC saying what she wants and moving her body? Yes please. A resilient mother of 2 and recent divorcee reclaiming her body/time/sexuality and career? Oh hell yes. The Underbelly is yoga, but it is also growth, pleasure, curiosity and teamwork. It’s for you, because we know you are just like us.
Welcome home.
beginner to advanced, plus size friendly
join today for your 7 day free trial
Gain access to hundreds of yoga and meditation classes.
Easily search classes by difficulty, time/duration, pose, body focus, class type and pain points.
Enjoy curated daily classes and a custom monthly class schedule.
Get custom class suggestions delivered to your inbox, as well as new classes, challenges, upcoming events and even freebies.
Annual subscribers get even more!
Snag a free t-shirt, monthly journal prompts, and gift a month of the app to a friend—all at a discounted price (that’s less than one class at your local studio)!
practice on your favorite streaming platform: apple, android, roku, amazon fire, and any browser
INCLUSIVE AND WONDERFUL
★★★★★
“I've previously used free yoga videos online, and they never told me how to make adjustments for my body shape. I never felt acknowledged, and it was physically uncomfortable for me. The Underbelly was recommended by a friend and I'll never look back. Jessamyn has been the most wonderful instructor, and I love laughing occasionally in the middle of a flow. She cracks me up and shares how to make space for my body. I have never made so much use of a paid online exercise service - and I don't plan to be without it as long as it's available”
@SamLovesBooksNBrews
I LITERALLY COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT THIS APP
★★★★★
“I decided to try The Underbelly on a whim after following Jessamyn on Instagram since before the pandemic. It was only after I started doing these videos that I realized why I hated the other videos.... couldn't see myself in the practice. I feel like Jessamyn truly SEES me. Everything that's in your head during a yoga practice, she gives a voice to! If the pose feels hard, she's gonna sympathize. If you're in meditation and have to fart, she's right there with you. There's so many different videos, I truly believe there's something for everybody. This app has turned me from a "once in a while" yoga practicer to an "every single day" practicer. No matter how my body changes day to day, Jessamyn is there to guide me through it every step of the way. Honestly the best monthly subscription l've ever had. I literally could not live without this.”
@Portalaur
FALLING IN LOVE WITH MY BODY AGAIN
★★★★★
"Long ago yoga became a source of pain, body hatred, and disordered eating. I left it behind and 18 years later I am coming back thanks to UB. My big, injured queer body is welcome, loved and finding joy and peace in movement and yoga!
Thank you UB”
@Raecdmx
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