A growing body of research suggests yoga is an effective complementary treatment for eating disorders. We help treatment centers integrate effective, research-backed yoga interventions into the continuum of care.
As a Clinical Partner, you can offer Eat Breathe Thrive programs as part of your treatment services. The programs are:
EVIDENCE-BASED
Eat Breathe Thrive is the only yoga intervention that has been shown to support eating disorder recovery in a randomized controlled trial, with three more studies underway.
SAFE FOR EATING DISORDERS
Programs are tailored to support different stages of recovery; from those in inpatient treatment all the way through community care.
RECOVERY-FOCUSED
Each program focuses on key skills for eating disorder recovery; including body awareness, self-regulation, body appreciation, and self-compassion.
COMPLEMENTARY TO TREATMENT
Programs are designed to complement medical and psychological care and ease clients’ transition from treatment to everyday life.
A summary of our services for clinical partners is available as a printable document.
Training
Receive staff training to lead the yoga programs.
Supervision
Offer your first programs with guidance and support.
Partnership
Receive ongoing support and recognition as a Clinical Partner.
For more information about a partnership with us, please contact our Clinical Partnerships Team.
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About the Yoga Programs
Eat Breathe Thrive is a structured yoga-based intervention that focuses on teaching four core skills (functional action, embodied intimacy, inner awareness, self-regulation). The intervention includes yoga, experiential activities, psychoeducation, meditation, and discussion. Clients work on the skills with a facilitator and peer support group.
There are two versions of the intervention, which are designed for different levels of care:
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Ideal for: Clients in acute phases of eating disorder recovery.
Offered in: Inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and community settings
Format: Weekly or twice-weekly 2-hour sessions for 4 weeks
Eligibility: Anyone aged 14+ who is medically cleared for gentle movement
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Ideal for: Clients stepping down from higher levels of care and/or clients with non-acute disordered eating/body image issues
Offered in: Residential, day treatment, outpatient, and community settings
Format: Weekly or twice weekly 2-hour sessions for 7 weeks
Eligibility: Anyone aged 14+ who is not in the acute phases of an eating disorder
For more information, contact our Director of Education.