Yoga Treatment for Eating Disorders and Body Image

The fixation with body image distracts us from greater endeavors. Let us stop pre-occupying our time with wars against our bodies and come into our "Selves."

The body is a form of the "Self." With age, injury, and disease, the form changes but there is a singular presence that continues. Thus, the body is a vehicle for transformation.

Yoga opens us up by using the body in postures that link it to both the breath and mind, bringing our attention to internal sensations of the body, rather than its outside appearance. By changing this focus, we change the context for experiencing the body and the outside world. The body becomes a salvation, our means of the true self.

Woman and Body Image Workshops
Caroline is privileged to offer Yoga groups for Women with Body Image Issues and Disordered Eating Patterns. Choose from a specialized 12 week program, or a Saturday morning yoga & discussion group. These special classes support women in understanding and addressing the complex relationship between food, body image, emotions, and behavior patterns.

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Testimonials:
"Being involved in the women’s yoga group has given me a safe place to talk openly with other women who are struggling with body image, eating disorder thoughts, ideas, and behaviors. The group provides me with support, while challenging me to make positive changes in my life.
The yoga practice has taught me a form of movement that is more about taking time to be with myself each day; moving in a calm introspective way, instead of exercising with the intent to burn calories, lose weight, and disconnect from my body. Caroline has taught me that yoga is not about being perfect with the poses, but instead, it is a way of taking time to sit with myself in acceptance; breathe, focus, and ground myself- setting aside all the negative thoughts, self-hate, even if it is only for that short time each day. This group, along with traditional therapy has proven to be extremely helpful on my path to recovery."
~Jules

”My experience with the Women's ED group has been wonderful; don't get me wrong it was challenging. The wonderful came from being in a safe place were I could be open with other women who have similar issues around food and body image. We met together once a week, talked, did yoga, drew, meditated and journaled. We had weekly homework and over time we developed a trust and openness that allowed us to be real with our struggles. The process for me was honest, tough and on occasions very emotional. I opened up about things that I had never discussed before. Listening to the other women, Caroline and the guest speakers I began to realize I was not alone and could forgive myself and start to heal. This is a great program for any woman dealing with ED, body image or other self esteem issues. You have to be ready to be open but if you are this is a great place to help yourself heal.”
~JP

Austin Eating Disorders Society
Begining in 2007, Caroline will be working with the Austin Eating Disorders Society to create a long-term program for people with disordered eating patterns, which combines psychotherapy with Yoga as an integral part of treatment. Please check back for updates, or contact Caroline for more information.

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