Yoga and Eating Disorders ─ Ancient Healing for Modern Illness

Yoga and Eating Disorders aims to bridge the knowledge gap that exists between mental health practitioners and yoga instructors in their work with clients suffering from disordered eating. By outlining the potential effects of yoga on this unique group, editors Carolyn Costin and Joe Kelly explore how and why the practice of connecting mind and body can be an effective tool in eating disorder recovery. Featuring contributions from experts in eating disorders treatment and yoga practice, this innovative volume includes recovery stories, new research into yoga’s impact on the brain and application to body awareness and acceptance, information on of the misuse of yoga, and much more.

Carolyn Costin, LMFT, MA, MSCC, MEd, CEDS, FAED is founder and executive director of Monte Nido Treatment Center and its seven affiliates in Southern California; Portland and Eugene, Oregon; New York City; and Boston.

Joe Kelly has been a professional journalist and editor since 1985. A former board member of the Eating Disorders Coalition, he advocates on issues of eating disorders, daughters, fathers, and other men in families.