Yoga has become an essential complementary element in both substance use treatment programs and continuing care recovery actions. As a recovery tool, yoga provides a method for calming the mind while also improving physical fitness, both of which help maintain stability in recovery. Stress management is immensely important in recovery, especially during the first year […]
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The Importance of Incorporating Relaxation Into Routine
Stress is, unfortunately, part of daily life—and it always has been. We get into trouble with stress when we do not manage its effects in a healthy manner. In fact, self-medicating stress through the use of a substance may have initiated a substance use disorder in the first place. Now, we understand that weaving relaxation […]
Yoga and Mindfulness Can Help People With Addiction in Four Ways
Mindfulness and yoga are just a few of the ways people incorporate self-care practices into recovery. Yoga is both exercise and mindfulness. Mindfulness is about calming the mind, focusing on energy, and reducing anxiety and depression. Mind-body practices have been shown to help aid in recovery and healing physical ailments, as well. In recovery from […]