Gwyneth Paltrow Takes Credit For Yoga's Popularity: Her Candid Thoughts On Goop And More

Gwyneth Paltrow: The Yoga Evangelist Who Deserves a Standing Ovation?

Now, let's set aside the ancient cave paintings that might depict yoga—because honestly, they don't matter right now. What does matter is that history books haven't given Gwyneth Paltrow the credit she feels she deserves for bringing yoga into our lives. And for that, she'd like a round of applause, please! During a recent chat with WSJ Magazine, the actress opened up about her belief that she's the reason so many of us are showing up to yoga class every morning. That's right, folks—Gwyneth thinks she's the OG yoga guru in our modern world.

From Witch to Wellness Warrior: Gwyneth's Yoga Journey

Gwyneth Paltrow reminisced about the early days of her yoga practice, recalling the skepticism she faced. "I remember when I started doing yoga and people were like, 'What is yoga? She’s a witch. She’s a freak,'" the 46-year-old said. Fast forward to today, and the tables have certainly turned. Gwyneth recounted a recent yoga class in L.A. where a young woman behind the counter asked her if she'd ever done yoga before. Her response? A sassy, "You have this job because I’ve done yoga before." Can you imagine? The nerve of that 22-year-old not dropping to her knees to thank Gwyneth for her contributions to humanity, including her beloved Goop.

Goop: Laughed At, Loved, and Here to Stay

Gwyneth also shared her thoughts on Goop, her wellness empire that has sparked both admiration and ridicule. She's okay with the mockery, saying, "I’m so happy to suffer those slings and arrows, because if you look at the culture from then to now, people are so curious." She believes it's beautiful to see people embracing natural solutions and ancient practices alongside science and medicine. "It’s so beautiful to see people feeling empowered," she added. Gwyneth is all about the journey, and she hopes Goop can one day stand on its own without her celebrity status as the sole driving force.

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Gwyneth's Vision for Goop: Independence and Empowerment

Gwyneth envisions a future where Goop can thrive independently, without relying solely on her fame to drive its success. "Part of me thinks it’s good for Goop that I also am still Gwyneth Paltrow," she explained. "Over time, it would be great if somebody else could do that, especially since, you know, I’m not like a 20-year-old." But don't worry, Gwyneth isn't stepping away anytime soon. She's even reached out to business moguls like Amazon's Jeff Bezos for advice. So, what was Jeff's response? "I’ve emailed him," she said. "He won’t email back." Perhaps Jeff's spam folder is just too full to notice Gwyneth's genius reaching out.

While Gwyneth continues to spread her wellness gospel, whether it's through yoga or Goop, she's clearly not afraid to shake things up. Here's to a future where Goop stands tall and yoga continues to thrive, all thanks to the vision and perseverance of one remarkable woman.