A Health at Every Size (HAES®)-informed, weight neutral practice is old school naturopathy in its best sense. In this interview with Chandrika Gibson, ND we cover these topics surrounding HAES® naturopathy, yoga and yoga therapy:

The co-opting of wellness to sell stuff and the accessibility issues this createsDifferences between health, wellness and wellbeingThe problematic belief that living a “clean” lifestyle guarantees you won’t get sickHealthism“Wellness is about the direction you’re facing” - you can live with chronic illness and still have high level wellnessThe trouble with naturopaths (!)How qualified naturopaths can set themselves apart from under-qualified people with questionable training (hint: client-centred practice!)Homeopathy, reiki, and “meeting the client where they are at”Navigating a client’s desire to follow extreme diets for cancerWhy a HAES-informed, weight neutral practice is "old school naturopathy in its best sense"Yoga therapy and the koshasFinding truly body inclusive and accessible yoga Chandrika’s research in head and neck cancer and her lived experience with skin cancer

LINKS:
Chandrika's personal Facebook page, Surya Health and Wisdom Yoga Institute
Chandrika's articles on Medium:
The Trouble With Naturopaths
Body Positive Yoga

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