Articles and Interviews
How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder
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.
The Art of Self-Regulation
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.
Yoga for All with Dianne Bondy
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.
Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Spotlight: Lara Scriba
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: Learning to Love My Belly
Jessica Popp talks about learning to love her belly, the commercialization of yoga, and the beauty in celebrating the functionality of your body. #ILoveThisBodyTribe
Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Spotlight: Kathy Godfrey
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.
Not Your Regular Yoga Challenge!
Let'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.
Eating Disorders and Isolation: How Shame and Anxiety Make it Difficult to Recover
Eating 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.
How One Eating Disorder Survivor Recovered Her Voice
Everybody has an authentic voice—but in the midst of eating disorder, an individual's unique voice is often quietened or drowned out by the illness. An important part of recovery is connecting with this true voice. Here’s how one eating disorder survivor recovered her voice.
Yoga and Eating Disorders: The Double Edged Sword
Yoga can be a helpful tool for overcoming eating disorders and building a positive body image, but the very same practice can also fuel body hatred and extreme – even dangerous – behaviors.