Yoga and Eating Disorders: Elemental Healing in Lived Practice

Yoga is more than just breathing and postures; it is a comprehensive modality that supports evidence-based therapeutic techniques that dietitians and clinicians utilize in eating disorder recovery.

After watching this webinar, you will gain knowledge on what yoga is and how yoga therapy supports clients in recovery. During our time together, we will examine how yoga philosophy, mindfulness techniques, and contemplative practices integrate into the clinical space through various case studies.

Learning Objectives:

Following this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Define various aspects of yoga outside of physical poses.
2. Understand the role of a yoga teacher/yoga therapist as part of the comprehensive treatment team.
3. Learn how trauma-informed yoga practices and techniques integrate into the clinical space and support current practices of eating disorder professionals.

Vivian Selles (she/her) Bio:

Vivian Selles (she/her) is an experienced registered yoga teacher and Yoga Alliance continuing education provider (ERYT-200/RYT-500/YACEP). Yoga is action, and Vivian cultivates positive change in the yoga community through her practice and teachings. 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. She also teaches for Yoga For Eating Disorders and holds certifications in a number of modalities, including chair yoga, trauma-informed yoga, and as a Be Body Positive Facilitator. She obtained her 200-hour certification in 2014 and obtained her yoga therapist certification in 2023. Vivian’s passion is mindful, conscious living of her yoga practice on and off the mat. Follow Vivian on Instagram at @justanotheryogateacher.