Trauma & Eating Disorder Informed Yoga

Given the important role yoga has played throughout my recovery journey, it would feel incomplete not to include some movement-based resources on Mindful Recovery Support. From the moment the idea for this website was born, I always hoped it would be a place where people could discover practices that support healing not only of the mind, but also of the body.

Unfortunately, a neck injury has meant that I have been unable to practise for the last few months, so I am not yet in a position to share any of my own classes. However, one of the beautiful things about yoga is the sense of connection and community it creates. When we need support, there is often someone willing to offer a helping hand.

In this case, author, yoga therapist and dear friend Jennifer Kreatsoulas, founder of Yoga for Eating Disorders, has kindly agreed to share some of her resources. These trauma and eating disorder-informed practices have been recorded by Jennifer and several of the wonderful teachers who have trained with her through her Yoga and Eating Disorders Mentoring Programme.

If you would like to learn more about Jennifer's work, or explore whether yoga therapy could support your own recovery journey, you can find out more through her website.

Yoga for Eating Disorders Recorded Practices

You can access the free library of trauma and eating disorder informed yoga practices here.

Another resource I would love to share is from my yoga teacher, Naomi Annand.

I have been practising with Naomi since 2019 and her compassionate, encouraging and body-inclusive approach has become an important part of my own recovery toolkit. Naomi's monthly membership, Quietly Strong: A Movement for Life, offers three live Zoom classes each week alongside a growing library of recorded movement practices, meditations and Yoga Nidra sessions.

All of Naomi's classes are trauma-sensitive and body-affirming, encouraging students to make choices that feel right for them and their ever-changing bodies.

If you would like to learn more about Quietly Strong and Naomi's work, you can visit her website using the link below.

A Gentle Reminder

Yoga is not about changing your body.

It is about building a kinder relationship with it.

Whether you choose to explore these resources or simply take a few mindful breaths today, every small step towards reconnecting with yourself matters.

I’m really hoping my injury fully heals soon so that I can add some of my own recorded practices as another resource to the site and if you have any themes you would like to see or have me incorporate into those practices please get in touch to share your ideas. You can email me at mindfulrecoverysupport@gmail.com at any time.

One reminder that I’d like to add. These yoga practices involve physical movements so if you have any injuries or concerns about your health please speak to a GP or your therapist to ensure you are safe to try them. And remember, if you start one and it doesn’t feel right for you it’s always okay to stop and rest or try something new. Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down!