Bo Forbes
Bo Forbes, PsyD, E-RYT 500, is a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, and integrative yoga therapist whose background includes training in biopsychology, behavioral medicine, sleep disorders, and stress management. She is the founder of Integrative Yoga Therapeutics, a system that specializes in the therapeutic application of yoga for anxiety, insomnia, depression, immune disorders, chronic pain, physical injuries, and athletic performance. With a focus on transformation through education, Bo conducts teacher trainings and workshops throughout the world. She is the founder and director of Embodied Awareness, LLC, and writes frequently for Yoga Journal, Body + Soul, the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, and other leading magazines. She is the author of Yoga for Emotional Balance: Simple Practices to Relieve Anxiety and Depression.
Resources
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Yoga for Emotional Balance: What Gets in the Way of Change?
by Bo Forbes There’s no doubt about it—humans are creatures of habit. There’s also no doubt that yoga positively impacts our capacity for change. In this...
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Why Yoga and Mindfulness Work
Therapeutic yoga, mindfulness, and movement therapy can help reverse our habitual responses to difficulty, resetting our emotional wiring.
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Turning Point Q&A with Bo Forbes
Find out about upcoming Kripalu programs with Bo Forbes.
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Emotional Balance
Do you give yourself permission to be real? In this video, Bo Forbes shares her thoughts on emotional balance and resilience.
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Rituals of Transition: A Shamanic Approach to Moving Beyond Fear and Anxiety
According to clinical psychologist and yoga therapist Bo Forbes, the best tactic for overcoming fear and anxiety is to run toward them rather than away.
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I Feel Your Pain: An Empath’s Guide to Staying Balanced
Five signs that you might be an empath—and five ways to keep your nervous system balanced.
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Practicing Emotional Balance
The World Health Organization has stated that by the year 2030, depression and anxiety will be our number-one global disease burden. Can yoga help?
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