Guest contributor Haley Schiek shares how yoga philosophy and the physical practice influenced her journey towards recovery and health. Haley not only talks about the positive ways yoga has helped her but is also honest about the negative aspects, too, and the challenges it caused in her recovery. Haley's story will leave you feeling less alone and inspire hope for recovery and health.

I recently came across a story from the early days of my recovery after a relapse that occurred later in my life, when my children were little. Revisiting this emotional scene reinforced a message I often share with my yoga therapy clients: recovery is relearning how to participate in life, and this includes sharing meals with the people who matter to us. I invite you to read how my children taught me to participate in life and have fun with food again.

Guest contributor Maz Connolly lived her life in the fast lane until several injuries and an anorexia relapse forced a full stop. In this moving blog, Maz shares how yoga helped her to slow down and meet the compassionate woman she has always been, but was too busy to recognize. She also shares why, even though the world is opening up, she continues to prioritize her well being by embracing a life of balance and restoration.

What happens when yoga practice is used as reinforcement for body control under the guise of devotion, or it becomes an obsession disguised as a lifestyle? Learn about the shadow side of yoga and how, when used in a therapeutic and balanced way, yoga helps individuals in eating disorder recovery connect with the pure intention of the practice.