Eat Breathe Thrive Blog

What causes eating disorders? Mental health professionals recognize three overlapping spheres of influence: biological, psychological, and sociocultural forces.

Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses. While yoga can be an important tool at the right stage of recovery, it can also put some students at risk of serious health complications. Here are the four major types of cardiovascular complications all yoga teachers should be aware of.

If you suspect someone you know may be struggling with an eating disorder, it may be difficult to approach them with your concerns—but it could also be life saving. Follow these steps to have a conversation with a person you’re concerned about.

Yoga is movement, but it is more than that. How does yoga help us feel better? Here’s the science bit: Yoga improves the function of the vagus nerve.

Dianne Bondy talks about what yoga means to her, explains how yoga can help to shape a positive body image, and shares her words of wisdom to others looking to start their yoga journey.

Our Facilitator Spotlight is an ongoing series, aimed at shining a light on our facilitators, their programs, and their experience of facilitation.

In this blog post, we speak with Lara Scriba, a Registered Nurse, yoga teacher, and reiki practitioner.

Jessica Popp talks about learning to love her belly, the commercialization of yoga, and the beauty in celebrating the functionality of your body. #ILoveThisBodyTribe

Our Facilitator Spotlight is an ongoing series, aimed at shining a light on our facilitators, their programs, and their experience of facilitation.

First up: We speak to Kathy Godfrey, a recovery group facilitator, yoga teacher, writer, and spiritual coach in Asheville, NC.