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. 2020 Jul-Aug;28(4):315-329.
doi: 10.1080/10640266.2020.1771167.

Eating disorders, embodiment, and yoga: a conceptual overview

Iris Perey  1 , Catherine Cook-Cottone  2
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Eating disorders, embodiment, and yoga: a conceptual overview

Iris Perey et al. Eat Disord. 2020 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Yoga and its relation to embodiment and disordered eating has only recently received research attention. Nevertheless, early research indicates that yoga is an effective tool in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. It is assumed that yoga ameliorates eating disorder symptoms and facilitates a shift from negative towards positive body image and well-being by cultivating positive embodiment (i.e., the ability to feel a sense of connection between mind and body). In order to provide the context of the constructs of disordered eating, embodiment, and yoga, this article presents a brief overview and conceptualization of these constructs. The three major eating disorders and current treatment methods are described. Further, the philosophical roots and theoretical models of embodiment are delineated and their communal core features are outlined. Lastly, the origin, basic principles, and modern interpretations of yoga are discussed.

Keywords: body image; eating disorders; embodiment; yoga.

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