34. Yoga for Food and Body Healing with Elyssa Toomey
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In this episode of The Anti Diet Life, Leah Hortin welcomes Elyssa Toomey, a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Advanced Registered Yoga Teacher. Elyssa, who leads Shining Light Nutrition, shares her journey into the field of eating disorder recovery and her unique approach to integrating yoga with medical nutrition therapy. They explore how yoga, interoceptive awareness, and embodiment practices can play a pivotal role in healing one's relationship with food and body. Elyssa emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, curiosity, and building a meaningful life. She also offers insights into breathwork, the Polyvagal theory, and finding supportive yoga practices free from diet culture influences. Tune in to learn how to create a feeling of safety in your body and introduce yoga into your healing journey.
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