Yoga
The Healing Power of Yoga for Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention
Substance abuse disorders affect millions battling cycles of addiction, sobriety and relapse. Through disordered attachment to external sources of relief, those suffering addictions often describe feeling disconnected from their bodies and emotions. Recovery requires remodeling the brain’s patterns of compulsive behaviors. But sustaining long-term sobriety further demands holistic self-care practices. This is where time-tested tools of yoga offer vital support. Combining physical movement, breath regulation and mindfulness, a yoga-based model of addiction treatment targets the mind-body link disrupted through habitual drug use. The neuroscience behind yoga’s efficacy makes sense. Addictions deeply imprint reward-association pathways while dulling executive function. However, yoga...
