Over 70 million people worldwide suffer from eating disorders. As yoga professionals, we can create and guide classes that are safe, accessible, and inclusive for everyone. Starting March 9th, join us and learn how to make your classes and client sessions eating disorder informed. Join the live Zoom sessions or participate via the recordings.

This program is for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, mental health professionals, dietitians, wellness coaches, and anyone who wants to explore the role of yoga in eating disorder recovery. Learn how to make your classes and client sessions eating disorder informed.

This mentoring group provides expert guidance and peer connection, so that you are learning while also gaining enriching insights from others. My intention is to bring people together so we can inspire one another, grow together, and serve the eating disorder community with sensitivity and compassion.

Who Should Participate?

This program is for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, mental health professionals, dietitians, wellness coaches, and anyone who wants to explore the role of yoga in eating disorder recovery. Learn how to make your classes and client sessions eating disorder informed.

You do not need to be currently teaching others specifically in eating disorder recovery or even have the aspiration to do so. The knowledge gained in this program can be applied to general public yoga classes, enriching your skill set as a teacher and making your classes accessible for those in eating disorder recovery.

Similarly, this program will be an excellent resource for those who currently or aspire to teach in treatment centers, create yoga and eating disorder specific offerings, and for yoga therapists in their client work.

What You Will Learn

Module 1:
What Are Eating Disorders & the Role of Embodiment in Healing, Presented by Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, C-IAYT

Module 2:
Nuances of Teaching Yoga Poses/Shapes/Forms with a Focus on Language, Presented by Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, C-IAYT

Module 3:
Trauma Sensitive/Informed Practices for Eating Disorder Recovery, Presented by Gina Harman, RYT

Module 4:
Nuances of Teaching Breathing Practices, Presented by Heather McCornack, RYT

Module 5:
Honoring All Bodies: Larger Bodies, Presented by Emily Brown, LMT, RYT
Honoring All Bodies: BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, Disabled, Presented by Vivian Selles, C-IAYT, ERYT-200, RYT-500, YACEP

Module 6:
Respecting Scope of Practice, Expanding Accessibility, & Wrap Up, Presented by Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, C-IAYT

Includes

• 6 biweekly 90-minute zoom calls facilitated by Jennifer and expert faculty

• Education and expert guidance in the nuances of teaching yoga to individuals in eating disorder recovery

• Digital manual containing key takeaways from each session plus resources on yoga and eating disorders

• 10-minute experiential yoga practice and explanation of the therapeutic/healing benefits at the beginning of each session

• Recording of each session

• One 20-minute mentoring call with Jennifer

• Guest speakers

• Personal reflection work on the off weeks in between sessions

• Private Facebook group for present and past participants of the Mentoring Group

• Sample sequence template for clinical and public yoga classes

• Option to be included in a free directory of eating disorder informed professionals

• Ongoing support from Jennifer

• Continuing education programs after completion, including the Mentoring Circle Group

*Yoga teachers registered with the Yoga Alliance will receive 9 CEUs at the conclusion of the program. Continuing education credits for IAYT also available for certified yoga therapists.

Begins September 12 - Reserve Your Spot

Sign up today to join the next cohort beginning September 12, 2024. We will meet biweekly on Zoom from 11 AM to 12:30 PM EST through November 21, 2024. Join the live sessions or participate via the recordings. The meeting dates are September 12, September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21.

Tuition: $230

Payment plans are available. Please contact us to set up payment.

Meet the Faculty

JENNIFER KREATSOULAS, PHD, C-IAYT, FOUNDER, YOGA THERAPIST

Jennifer is a certified yoga therapist specializing in eating disorders. She is the founder of Yoga for Eating Disorders, author of Body Mindful Yoga and The Courageous Path to Healing, an international speaker, and mental health advocate. Jennifer provides yoga therapy online and leads virtual groups. Her writing about her personal journey of eating disorder recovery and professional experience as a passionate yoga therapist has been featured in several publications and podcasts. To learn more about Jennifer, read her personal story.

EMILY BROWN, LMT, YOGA TEACHER

Emily B. Brown is a Licensed Massage Therapist and 200-hour trained Yoga Instructor with 25 years of personal practice and advanced training in Yin, trauma informed, and Accessible Yoga. She is currently finishing her MA in Somatic Body Psychotherapy at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Upon completion of her degree, she plans to integrate her skills to treat eating disorders from a holistic and body-based approach as a Yoga instructor and Licensed Professional Counselor. Recovering from disordered eating created a path for Emily that has unfolded over the years. Lack of consistent healthcare coverage and discrimination towards larger bodies in ED treatment forced her to be creative in her own recovery, allowing her to discover thepower of Yoga philosophy and gentle practice to guide her in the direction of wellness. Her career has been in the service of helping others find peace in their bodies as they change throughout life. Emily is the founder of Mindful Curves Yoga & Bodywork. Connect with Emily: emilybbrown@mindfulcurvesyoga.com

GINA HARTMAN, YOGA TEACHER

Gina is a registered yoga teacher who strives to inspire hope and courage while cultivating connection and empowerment through her yoga teaching. She is certified in Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yoga for Eating Disorders, Meditation, and Yoga Nidra, and teaches in public, private, and clinical settings as well as teacher trainings, workshops and retreats. As a trauma survivor herself and mental health advocate, Gina’s joy and passion is to bring others into whole-person wellness and assist them in the discovery of who they were created to be. Gina is the founder of Sanctuary Yoga. Follow her on Instagram @sanctuary_yoga_tsy.

HEATHER MCCORNACK, YOGA & VOICE TEACHER

Heather is a yoga teacher and voice teacher in Manhattan, Kansas. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through YogaWorks and has studied breath and myofascial release with Jill Miller, creator of Yoga Tune Up. She will complete her master's degree in voice this spring. Heather knows the path of recovery and she is motivated by creativity, curiosity, and compassion. You will find this at the heart of her teaching, along with breath awareness, laughter, and great music. She is certified in Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yoga for Eating Disorders, Reiki, Nia, and Movement Fundamentals. Follow her on Instagram at @bodybreathvoice.

VIVIAN SELLES, YOGA THERAPIST

Vivian Selles (she/her) is a certified yoga therapist, an experienced registered yoga, teacher and Yoga Alliance continuing education provider (ERYT-200/RYT-500/YACEP). Vivian’s intention as a yoga teacher is to create and hold safer, accessible spaces for all people on their path to liberation. Vivian combines her extensive education and experiential expertise teaching yoga philosophy and practices in eating disorder recovery treatment centers and through national/international online trainings and holds certifications in a number of modalities, including chair yoga, trauma-informed yoga, and as a Be Body Positive Facilitator. She is currently studying to become a certified yoga therapist. Follow her @justanotheryogateacher.

What Participants Are Saying About the Program

“Participating in this program was a beautiful experience during a time of transition in my work life that has been more difficult than I anticipated. Having the time and resources to focus on this important part of my work vision provided a reminder of why I wanted to teach yoga in the first place. Thank you for reminding me of the power of a simple, kind, compassionate yoga practice.”

—Lisa Fuller, LAC, RYT, Arkansas

“My experience in this mentoring group was very positive. The key things that made the program beneficial were: the multiple different learning styles that were nourished via written information, optional homework, video, interaction, "experientials," written or thinking reflection prompts, sangha element and the extensive list of additional resources. With this diverse and comprehensive way to explore the topics in this series, I really feel at the end not only that I've learned a lot cognitively, but that I also feel the information in my body, that I've experienced it, considered it, practiced it and come to a place were I feel less like an imposter, able to truly know if what I'm offering in a given practice is ed-informed or appropriate for those on the disordered eating spectrum. The group has also given me a lot more confidence in trusting my own intuition and knowing that I'll make mistakes, and that's okay. Finally, hearing about the experiences and questions of other teachers/facilitators, meeting them, has made me feel so much more connected and in community in this endeavor, as before I felt kind a bit alone.”

—Emily Paige, France

“What a wonderful experience. I feel so welcome in this community. I have struggled with my ED, body image, and movement for over 25 years. To see this community devoted to this recovery makes me feel hopeful. The weekly content was so relevant and educated me on the struggles of many different populations and how I can be more mindful on and off the mat.”

—Michelle George, California

“I had an amazing experience participating in this program. I learned so much such as new language, new points of view, and mostly inclusion for all body types. I love how classes were every other week with a chance to rewatch the recording. This schedule was amazing and the opposite of stressful.”

—Dana Krafchin, Florida

“It was an incredibly value program, both personally and professionally. I learned a lot and feel equipped to better serve the eating disorder recovery community. I found the guidance around cueing and language to be very helpful.”

—Grace Izzo, North Carolina

“I really loved the program since it has been an eye-opener for me concerning language in yoga for eating disorders.”

—Carmen Ernst, Germany

“I loved my experience in the program. Since leaving my wellness business, I have not had regular contact with groups that specialize/understand eating disorders. Now I feel like I have a lifelong tribe! Jennifer is wonderful; in addition to her knowledge, I appreciate how organized she is and how consistent she is with following up exactly when she says she will. I love her open-mindedness. She makes me feel safe. I came away feeling confident that as long as I am committed to delivering eating disorder informed classes, there is very little you can do that is ‘wrong.’”

—Jen Kraft, New Jersey

“My experience was very positive. I loved learning about all the topics related to yoga and eating disorders and the discussion was always so enriching. I felt empowered to share my thoughts and questions (which sometimes I don't do!!), which really helped deepen my understanding.”

—Lo Segal, MS, RD, CD, RYT, Salt Lake City, Utah

“I learned so much from this mentor group. I loved and appreciated all the information provided and was inspired to continue down this path of healing on a personal level and supporting others as they are on their own journey of healing. This was an incredible experience, and I am so grateful.”

—Samantha Osborne, Bend, Oregon

“I had a lovely experience participating in this program! The pace was very manageable, the training was excellent, and the space that was held for all participants felt safe.”

—Kelley Delchamps, LMSW, RYT-200

“This program gave me a sense of community in my yoga work that I was missing. It helped me start to understand where my next steps are in my yoga work. It helped me understand I have so much more to learn -- I am humbled, enlightened and more aware. I really enjoyed all of the speakers, mindfulness practices, and Jennifer's insights.”

—Caroline L. Young, MS, RD, LD, RYT, Norway

“This was one of the best Mentoring Program I attended. I definitely will continue getting support from Jennifer, she is amazing. I really enjoyed learning about language, learning from the different speakers, as well as being in community with other ladies sharing their work.”

—Rosmer Mena, Tampa, Florida

“This program affirmed the way I was already teaching, while at the same time offering new perspectives that have had a profound impact on how I lead classes.”

—Heidi Gill, United States

“I really enjoyed this experience. I never felt so grounded with a community, and everyone in the group was so inspiring and willing to share and learn from others. I felt that I really could be heard and understood, and I could be myself. The topics I enjoyed the most were language specific for ED recovery, how to approach a class where you may have people struggling, and how to make it accessible to all bodies, all situations and all levels in recovery.”

—Blanca Perez del Palomar Asin, United States

“I'm very happy to have participated this program even though I could not join live meetings.
Jennifer always held open and loving space in each meeting so that I felt comfortable and safe as a person who is also in a recovering process.”

—Shunyo, Japan

“Wonderful forum to share common healing practices for eating disorders using embodiment.”

—Heather Penrose, Rochester, New York

“My experience with the program was very positive. As a practitioner who has previously taken a trauma sensitive yoga training, I was surprised by the amount of overlap in the content. That being said, there was still a dense about of information that was specific to the eating disorder population that was greatly beneficial to learn.”

—Whitney Kearney, Denver Colorado

“The Information regarding working with individuals and groups with eating disorders was fantastic!”

—Liz Manion, Iowa

“Jennifer's program is helpful to those in the ED community - teachers and individuals in recovery. Her empathy and compassion encourage participation and idea sharing, which leads to deeper learning. Each session is full of valuable tips and techniques that I can implement with my clients.
In addition to specific ideas for those in eating disorder recovery programs, I learned a lot about trauma-informed yoga in general. Jennifer also provides a lot of additional resources outside of the Zoom meetings. I highly recommend this program!”

—Mary Irby, C-IAYT, Florida

“This program was an invaluable experience for me. I loved that it was scheduled every other week so that I could take the information from one session and go out and apply it before the next one. Since each session was around a different topic, I think this format really gave me the option to synthesize what I was learning. I can’t imagine having started to teach in the ED recovery center without this important knowledge. Thank you so much!”

—Joan Pleasants, M.S., RYT 500, United States

“This course was a breath of fresh air. I left each week with skills I could bring right into my classes, and the experiental learning was a perfect way to center each week. I've taken many trauma-informed trainings in both the yoga and mental health world and this course both complements them and connects them to the teachings of yoga.”

—Kaitlyn Vittozzi, C-IAYT, New York

“I loved the range of topics covered to make yoga inclusive and invitational. It was an honor to be part of a group who care and to learn about their work and its impact.”

—Priti DSilva, Life coach & Yoga Teacher, Virginia

“Being someone with both a clinical and yoga background, I found your application of synchronising the two possibly the best I had come across thus far. I also really liked how you referenced throughout the direct benefits of yoga for clients and how to portray that to them in order to increase motivation and trust in the use of yoga for healing.”

—Dr Alissa Knight, Australian Psychologist, Researcher, & Founder of The Calming Suite Psychology

“I really enjoyed this program and although it sounds cliche, the biggest benefit to me in a way was the community. Probably mostly because of the world we're living in (pandemic = isolation) but also the time of life/career that I'm in. The content was definitely helpful and relevant, and I loved the sample classes. I always appreciate actual samples when I feel like I'm in a rut. But again, being able to share and also listen to others share about their experiences was probably the most valuable to me.”

—Nancy Lozano, Texas

“What a wonderful informative six weeks together, even though I couldn’t attend any live sessions, how grateful I am to technology and our virtual community. I felt very connected to this group and loved listening to others stories, and to be surrounded by like-minded people who wish to help people with an eating disorder recovery and heal.”

—Nicole Sanders, Australia

“I can't express how grateful I am for the experience of participating in this program. Not only has it reignited my passion for teaching yoga, but given me a framework from which I can develop a trauma-informed style of practice that will benefit my future clients. I love Jennifer's energy. She's down-to-earth, a great leader, open to other's opinions, and creates such a supportive space for everyone to learn.”

—Ashley Christy, Nicaragua

“The Yoga and Eating Disorders Mentoring Group was a wonderful community in which I felt safe to share and learn. Each session, I took away valuable information that will help me serve my clients better. Jennifer is such a warm, knowledgable, generous leader. She made me look forward to each session, as I knew it would be a fruitful discussion and just all around uplifting experience.”

—Maria Scrimenti, Tennessee

“I was very pleased with this program. All the topics that were covered were beneficial to my personal practice as well as the practices I guide.  I loved hearing input from people of all backgrounds/experience/professions. I was happy that the program was available live or through recordings and that the recordings are available to re-watch.”

—Lauren C, RYT, North Carolina

“I am so grateful for the course and all the resources that helped me through it. The format was so warm and welcoming. I liked being able to watch the recordings of the sessions, as the timing didn’t work for me to attend live. I feel so much more confident now about teaching!”

—Jo Barker, United Kingdom

“As a Yoga teacher for 20 years in the Krishnamacharya Yoga tradition and also a Certified Yoga Therapist, I know that there is always more to learn. This year I began teaching a private student with eating disorders who was referred to me by a mental health counselor. I am already a trauma informed Yoga teacher but I took Jennifer's Yoga for Eating Disorders 6 session online training to learn more specifics in this niche. Jennifer Kreatsoulas is a wonderful, compassionate teacher and Y4ED is a well-designed course whether you are an experienced teacher or a newbie or a Yoga therapist interested in working with clients with eating disorders. What I appreciated was the wealth of resources that were given with each session, such as books or online sources. That was very helpful because trying to find resources can be overwhelming and sometimes you don't know which ones are ‘good.’ I also appreciated the guest presenters because it is always good to hear from experienced teachers in the field you are interested in. I liked the course so much that I also registered for the next training in teaching Yoga for eating disorders in the clinical setting. I highly recommend this training. Thanks, Jennifer!”

— Linda Karl, E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT, Illinois

“Jennifer is extremely knowledgable and teaches from her heart. It was such an honor to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are committed to having a positive impact in this world. I learned so much from the different weekly topics and really valued the dive deep into eating disorders for yoga. I am leaving this program more aware and more inspired!”
— Brooke Alexander, California

“Working with Jennifer has been one of the best things I've done for my eating disorder coaching + yoga business. Learning from an expert in the field of yoga therapy and eating disorders has truly heightened my confidence in coaching and teaching. It has also given me space in a community made up of unique ED professionals. Jennifer is warm, intelligent, and able to ask the questions you need to answer to bring yourself to your next level in your business, recovery, or personal development. Jennifer is a gem and I am SO grateful to know her!” — Casey Urban, New York

“This mentoring group was special in a number of ways. Firstly the material and experiences shared was extremely validating for me as someone who navigated a big chunk of recovery alone, to hear and see that what I was feeling is a shared experience was something I was not expecting. Secondly Jennifer's presence, she has such a warm heart and is clearly so dedicated to this field, it was a joy to learn from her. Thirdly the group was a bunch of very curious and knowledgable humans who shared a deep sense of care for those in recovery, the practice of yoga and the world at large. Finally the material, resources and experts we were exposed to throughout the course were so valuable and thorough. I kind of can't beleive the value for money in this course. Appreciated all of it.”
—Carrie Grey, The Netherlands

“Jennifer has her own lived experience of an eating disorder and recovery and thus really understands things on a deep, authentic level and is able to bring that into her yoga teaching and mentoring. Also, she was always available to answer questions and provide support and resources.” —Diana Walling, New York

“At a time when COVID-19 quarantine created isolation, Jennifer moved forward and provided a place to connect with others and a bridge to supplement my work with clients on nutrition and body image. During the initial Yoga & Eating Disorders Mentoring Group and subsequent Mentoring Circle, she weaves lived experience, nuggets of information, and experientials to create a toolkit to help others struggling with disordered eating and body image issues. It provides a more embodied experience incorporating yoga which not only enhanced my nutrition practice, but even more my personal yoga practice.” —Marilyn Dahl, RDN, MBA, CEDRD, RYT, Jacksonville, Florida

“I experienced so much over the weeks of this training from learning language, the exploration of asana and breath, resources, and peer group discussion. All the topics are relevant to my personal journey and as a yoga instructor/yoga therapist in training. The training brought awareness in my general population classes as well as treatment centre for eating disorders. I enjoyed the different perspectives of the guest speakers and the invaluable lessons from Jennifer around movement and language.” —Julie Allen, Pennsylvania

“I walked away from each session with a new gem which broadened my perspective on how a client experiences my classes. The end result is that I enjoy my practice with more self-awareness than before I took this course. It was a lovely and engaging exploration into yoga. I greatly enjoyed our sessions!” —Stacey P, New Jersey

I was blessed to be a part of the very first Yoga and Eating Disorder Mentoring Group cohort and it was truly a transformational group to be a part of. Jennifer’s wisdom and passion shine through in all that she does. Her wealth of knowledge is a gift to those who are lucky to learn form her. Jennifer elevates her students and humbly gives opportunities for growth by encouraging others in what they do. As a member of the cohort and more recently the mentoring circle, I have be given a sacred space to share my knowledge as well as be educated by those in the group. The Yoga and Eating Disorder Mentoring Group and Mentoring  Circle are truly wonderful communities to explore yoga for eating disorders. I recommend them for all teachers working in this arena or just interested in learning more about teaching to this population. — Gina Hartman, RYT, Temecula, California

“Jennifer is a true expert in the field of yoga where it intersects with body image and disordered eating, and I’m grateful to have learned from her and to have been supported by her in this meaningful work.” — Suzy, RYT 500, Minnesota

Some Things To Know

• Learn about Jennifer’s credentials and qualifications for leading this program.

• You do not currently need to be teaching yoga to others in eating disorder recovery. All you need is passion for and curiosity about this topic.

• Yoga teachers registered with the Yoga Alliance will receive 9 CEUs at the conclusion of the program. Continuing education credits for IAYT also available for certified yoga therapists.

• All calls will be recorded and shared with mentoring group members.

• Payment is required in advance of the first call. Payment plans are available.

• Have questions? Please contact us and we will plan a time to chat.