What causes eating disorders? Mental health professionals recognize three overlapping spheres of influence: biological, psychological, and sociocultural forces.
Read MoreEating 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreYoga 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.
Read MoreDianne 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreJessica Popp talks about learning to love her belly, the commercialization of yoga, and the beauty in celebrating the functionality of your body. #ILoveThisBodyTribe
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreLet's get real with a new type of yoga challenge! Find out the inspiration behind #ILoveThisBodyTribe, and learn why you should celebrate your body today.
Read MoreEating disorders are complex conditions with a broad range of causes, symptoms, and effects. Across the spectrum of eating disorders, social isolation is one common denominator which research has identified as both a potential risk factor and an effect.
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