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Mindfulness Unifying Exercise for Eating Disorder Recovery

**![Andrey Belloly 2](https://eatingdisorderrecovery.net/images/Andrey_Belloly_2.jpg)**

 \*pix *Natural, at ease and whole*

 To mend the split eating disorders create between your mind, heart, spirit and body, try this mindfulness practice.

First, for a moment, step away from appreciating your body only in terms of aesthetics relating to weight, size and shape. Give yourself an opportunity to consider your body from a new and different perspective. This exercise can open valuable communication between all aspects of yourself. The value to you is in what might be a surprising lead to your recovery.