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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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Nourishment

Healthy Eating for Your Mental Health

Healthy eating is a natural fit for your yogic lifestyle, as both prioritize balance, mindfulness, and overall well-being. Yoga emphasizes the harmony of body, mind, and spirit, and the food we consume plays a crucial role in maintaining this balance. By choosing whole, nutrient-dense foods, we provide our bodies with

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Philosophy

Find Your Tribe – Love, Strength, and Support in Subcultures

In our fast-paced, high-pressure society, many of us feel a constant pressure to conform to mainstream expectations. Whether it’s in our careers, lifestyles, or even our hobbies, society often dictates a standard that can be suffocating. For those of us in recovery, the pressure to keep up or fit in

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Practices

Sobriety, yoga, self-esteem & you

On our path of self-discovery, we seek practices that not only nurture the body but also uplift the mind. Yoga, is an ancient practice rooted in the harmonization of the mind, body, and spirit, stands as a beacon for those seeking holistic well-being. Among its many benefits, one stands out

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Practices

Enjoy 10 minutes of simple yoga

Here’s a gentle 10 minute simple yoga sequence perfect for anyone new to yoga or wanting to try a different style of practice. For those of us in recovery from substance abuse, this style of gentle practice supports deep connection to our internal state. This sequence does not require any

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Philosophy

Find Magic in the Mundane – A Real World Practice

In the journey of recovery, it’s often the small, everyday moments that hold the most profound opportunities for healing and happiness. When we speak of finding magic in the mundane, we’re talking about transforming our perspective to appreciate the simple joys and routines that make up our daily lives. This

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Practices

A Gentle Morning Yoga Practice, Perfect for You!

Some of the favorite body work I do is known as SATYA; which is a system of movements created by Tias Little. In this practice, we tune into how we feel internally, we tune into our nervous system, and we strengthen our capacity for interoception. Here is a 12 minute

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