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Are you recovering from substance abuse?  Your new life awaits and yoga can help

Coming out of substance abuse, we find ourselves facing the same issues that led us down the path of self harm.  Impulsivity, trauma response, poor coping skills, low self worth, and more are likely still a part of our life.  Yoga can help on all of these fronts.

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How does it work?

The Joy Beyond Sobriety: Reclaiming Wonder, Purpose, and Pleasure

For many people in recovery, the first goal is simple: stop drinking or using. And that goal is no small thing—it’s a life-changing shift. But what happens next? Sobriety alone isn’t the final destination. In fact, I’d argue it’s just the beginning. The deeper journey—the one that yoga so beautifully supports—is about reconnecting with joy, discovering meaning, and learning how to live a life filled

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Philosophy

Interwoven Roots ~ the Profound Power of Community

Redwoods are among the tallest trees in the world, standing for hundreds or even thousands of years. But their real strength lies beneath the surface in the intricate network of roots that connect them. Despite their height, redwoods have shallow root systems that extend far and wide, intertwining with other trees to create a truly vast web of support. They stay upright in storms not

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Practices

A Yoga Practice That Builds Skills for Sober Living

Yoga offers more than just a physical workout. For people in recovery, it can be a path to healing, self-awareness, and resilience. Whether you’re in the early stages of recovery or have been sober for years, yoga provides a grounding practice that helps soothe the body and mind while building resilience. In this 60-minute session, we’ll explore how yoga can support recovery by incorporating mindfulness,

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Practices

Pranayama & Recovery – a Powerful Practice for You

Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, is a simple yet powerful practice that can be especially helpful for anyone in recovery from substance abuse. It’s part of a broader set of breathing techniques called pranayama, which help calm the mind and body, making it easier to manage stress and emotions—two areas that can feel overwhelming during recovery. With Nadi Shodhana, you not only calm your

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Practices

Build Stabilty in Life Through Diet and Self-Care

While this website focuses on yoga and how it supports us in substance abuse recovery, there’s another element I’d like to bring in: Ayurveda. Often called yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda is closely connected to yoga, and it offers a wealth of wisdom for healing. In simple terms, Ayurveda is the ancient medical science of India, rooted in texts called the Vedas, which date back thousands

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