How can Yoga Therapies help with Substance Use?

Yoga Therapies are increasingly being used in the support of Substance Use Treatment and Recovery programs.

More and more recovery programs are incorporating a holistic healing approach, encompassing mind, body and spirit to achieve and maintain recovery. Key areas an experienced Yoga Therapist can help are; prevention of relapse, reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and provide a healthy emotional and physical practice to manage potential triggers and daily life stressors.

Positively reconnect with your body and your inner strength.

Move toward greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Yoga Therapy is a physical, emotional and spiritual union, often similar with themes to the 12-Step program (i.e., belief in a higher power, prayer, meditation, humility, spiritual awakenings, and mindfulness living). Combining yoga postures, breathing, awareness, mindfulness, and meditation, it promotes relaxation, supports a lifestyle of calmness, grounded emotions, and self-compassion.

Benefits of working 1-on-1 with a Yoga therapist:

• Increased relaxation
• Increased calmness
• Increased mindfulness
• Increased muscle strength, tone, and flexibility
• Improved cardiovascular and circulatory health
• Improved respiration energy and vitality
• Weight loss
• Improved body toning
• Improved posture
• Prevention of cartilage and joint breakdown
• Significantly increased mood and happiness
• Emotional stability
• Self-discipline
• Stress reduction
• Mental restoration
• Improved impulse control
• Improved focus

While yoga can be helpful in creating mindfulness and stress-reduction skills, it’s also important for people in recovery to address other issues that can lead to a relapse. Always consult your healthcare provider when designing your recovery care plan.

Please contact us with any questions you may have, or provider recommendation requests – we are here to help!