Yoga as an intervention in the treatment of eating disorders: does it help?
This article explores the uses of yoga as an experiential adjunct to other forms of therapy in the treatment of eating disorders in residential and outpatient settings. Supported by other treatment modalities, yoga can be an effective method for increasing self-awareness, reflection and the ability to self-soothe. Like other interventions, yoga has potential misuses. These misuses are uncovered with suggestions made as to how therapists can support the practice of yoga in residential and outpatient settings.
Douglass
Laura
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Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. l.douglass@yogapsychology.org
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001143:Arousal; D001364:Awareness; D001828:Body Image; D052018:Bulimia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D019122:Meditation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012649:Self Concept; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015013:Yoga / Q000523:psychology*