Body Positive With Aria Leya

As bloggers and writers, we have a responsibility to promote body positivity and celebrate the female form. We have to lift people up and revel in their successes not nitpick at weaknesses. I, joined Aria Leya to help spread body positivity so women everywhere can be confident enough to embrace their curves.I carried a few of their pieces on my travels and would love to share the photographs with you.

There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty ― Steve Maraboli

I’ve always been preoccupied with eating healthy, eating clean and exercising diligently until that too much of a good thing could also be bad for you. Read about my journey with exercise and moderation hereIt took me a while to fine tune the balance so I could eat mindfully, indulge without guilt and enjoy everything without having to worry about the repercussions later. Every body is different and we are bound to look different. Besides, can you imagine how boring it would be if we all looked exactly the same. We don’t need to conform to unrealistic ideals of the thigh gap and sculpted midsections and I’ve learnt that its very important to enjoy the finer things in life. No one wants to live a life of deprivation and starvation. The way I see it, wellness is a journey you embark on one day at a time. You should allow yourself that glass of wine on the weekend and a few squares of dark chocolate and truly savour it without feeling guilty about it. Its absolutely alright to indulge when you’ve been eating clean and training hard through the week.

Social media has made it almost impossible for us to not compare ourselves to airbrushed versions of fitness enthusiasts and swimsuit models. I’ve learnt to love my body and cherish it for what I have rather than picking on imperfections. I don’t have a thigh gap and I’m not built like a model. I have fine lines, short legs and strong arms and yet that doesn’t stop me from putting on a swimsuit at every chance I get. Life’s too bloody short to compare yourself. So go ahead, put on that swimsuit and embrace that body.

Aria Leya is a brand that promotes #bodypositivity #selflove and embracing the female form. I stumbled upon them through a friend and couldn’t wait to collaborate with them. The brand believes in empowering and celebrating the woman because every woman is unique and beautiful. The brand focuses on lingerie and swimwear that can be custom fitted for you because they understand how important innerwear really is.

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About Aria Leya-
Aria + Leya are about much more than beautiful lingerie – we believe in creating communities of women who live their lives deliberately, with courage and passion. A+L understand that the way in which intimates support women’s bodies is not so different from the way women support each other: in a gentle yet reliable, beautiful yet functional manner. “Wearing lingerie that fits well and makes us feel fabulous is just a tiny step in valuing ourselves as women, and
carving our own paths. We each have our unique versions of success; what matters is that we are supported and support each other along the way.”

About the founder-
Anu is the Founder/CEO of Aria + Leya, a luxurious intimates lifestyle brand brought to life by its connected community of compassionate, driven women, devoted to making a positive impact within our society.
‘Determined dreamer. Eternal optimist. Incurable student. Passionate about business,women and making positive impact. Inspired by everyday people with heart.’ Anu was born in Mumbai, India, raised in Dubai and Mumbai and moved to the U.S. with her family as a teenager. With a background in Chartered Accountancy, Anu spent over seven years at PWC, New York, devising financial strategy and business direction for clients like Avon, McKinsey, AIG and New York University. Inspired by a brief and transformative stint at Acumen Fund, Anu moved back to India and started exploring ideas at the intersection of business, design and women’s empowerment. ‘Aria + Leya’ was conceived from a vision of the world where women have a voice, an ability to value their inherent qualities, and the support they need to lead their lives passionately and joyfully. Through the medium of the brand’s lovely intimates, Anu believes in creating a growing community of women that revels in their femininity – women who find confidence and grace within themselves and are unafraid to shape their own lives.