Recommendations For Treating Excoriation

Yoga And Mindfulness

Yoga and mindfulness are useful complementary therapies that can be used in conjunction with psychotherapy and medication. There are many different forms of yoga available. Restorative yoga emphasizes relaxation, breathing techniques, meditation, and gentle movement. Bikram yoga and hot yoga are more active forms that focus on fitness and involve continuous flow from one movement into the next. Hot yoga is performed in a heated room, which can help increase flexibility. Mindfulness can be practiced daily, and teaches individuals to be fully present and live in the moment. For example, clients are taught to savor each bite of food, enjoy the sensation of the sun on their skin, and notice how their body feels when lying, seated, and moving through space. Both yoga and mindfulness can help individuals who pick their skin to distract themselves and reduce their urges to pick. These approaches can make competing responses and stimuli control more successful.