Yoga Research: What Do Current Studies Suggest About Yoga’s Impact on Eating Disorders?

By
Lacey Gibson RYT-200
on July 31, 2019
young woman practicing yoga hero's pose, Virasana

Yoga may offer promise for prevention, treatment, and recovery from eating disorders. Not all yoga practices heal equally, and little information is available on best practices. This article explores the research on how yoga could help with disordered eating.
 

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