My ED Journey Through Pregnancy and Postpartum
“Feeding myself well and exercising in a balanced way is a form of mothering myself, self-care, and an act of radical self-love.” Read guest contributor Lisa Young’s moving account of her eating disorder struggle and recovery during pregancy and postpartum. Lisa vividly shares how these times in a woman’s life can be a powerful wake up call to embrace the practices of body acceptance and self-love.
Finding Healing and Compassion Through My Yoga Practice
Guest contributor Keren Eshed shares how the practice of Ashtanga Yoga has helped her heal from an eating disorder. Learn how this practice’s emphasis on repetition helped Keren embrace contemplation and compassion as forms of healing.
The Importance of Mindfulness in Recovery from Co-Occurring Disorders
Learn from guest contributor Arielle Bethel about how mindfulness can be a helpful and healing tool in recover from co-occuring disorders.
Dear ED, Goodbye and Thank You
“If I had the perfect body, no one could say hurtful things to me or make me feel less than. You told me I needed to lose weight to receive love and attention.” In her goodbye letter to ED, guest contributor Allison Mann shares how, after years of struggle, finally saying goodbye to ED allowed her to discover her true self.
Finding Healing On My Yoga Mat
Guest contributor Kimberly Botta shares how yoga is helping her heal from an eating disorder and postpartum depression, and how the practice has taught her to respect the strength of her body.
Overcoming the Weight of Shame
Shame is painful and heavy. Learn a simple yoga-inspired tool to help you overcome the weight of shame and cultivate a more positive mindset.
Yoga Is Healing For Me
“My relationship with my body has begun to heal with the help of yoga, and I feel this truly completes the necessary tools in my journey through my recovery.” Learn more about guest contributor Dominique DuShuttle’s healing journey and the role of yoga in her eating disorder recovery.
Learning to Love Myself and My Body
“My identity as a victim transformed into one of a survivor, allowing me to feel empowered because of the things I have done in order to heal.” Learn more about guest contributor Kailey Fitzgerald’s powerfully inspiring story of finding sobriety and recovery from an eating disorder. Kailey shares how treatment helped her rebuild her life and appreciate her body.
Practicing Nonattachment in Eating Disorder Recovery
Learn how to practice the Yoga philosophy of nonattachment and let go of the eating disorder behaviors and rituals that hold you back.