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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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 by growing deep but by reaching out. Together,
Creating a Home Yoga Practice for Beginners in Recovery: A Step-by-Step Guide to Support Sobriety
Establishing a yoga practice at home can be a transformative tool for anyone in recovery. Yoga provides holistic healing
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, breathwork, and poses that encourage both physical and
Sleep is medicine! A nightime yoga practice for sweet slumber
Sleep is healing, sleep is medicine, if you are having trouble getting quality sleep try this yoga practice before bed.
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 nervous system and reduce stress, but you also
Somatic Practice to Settle Your Nervous System
Somatic movement is a type of body-focused practice that emphasizes internal physical perception and awareness.
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 of years. Ayurveda believes that each of us
The Downsides of Not Drinking or Using Drugs (Yes, They Exist)
If you’re in recovery from substance abuse, you’ve probably heard a lot about the benefits of sobriety. Life gets clearer, healthier, and more manageable, right? But here’s something you might not expect to hear from me: there are downsides to giving up drugs or alcohol. Yep, you read that right! And understanding and even embracing these challenges can make a big difference in how you find joy on your path. Social Awkwardness and
Preparing Your Soil for Recovery: Planting Seeds in Well-Tended Ground
Picture yourself planting seeds in dry, cracked, hard soil. No matter how good the seeds are, or how much you want them to grow, that soil can’t provide the environment those seeds need to thrive. The ground hasn’t been prepared, and even the best seeds will struggle to push their way through the surface. Now picture planting seeds in soil that’s soft, nourished, and rich with nutrients. With proper care, those seeds will