Root to Rise – Yoga & Addiction Recovery

The statistics are staggering. Some reports indicate that as many as one in three suffer from some type of addiction disorder. A multi-faceted condition with many forms, addiction causes social, psychological and physical harm. It affects people of all ages, backgrounds and socio-economic status. Addictions can range from alcohol to food to spending. Addictive behaviors separate and disconnect us from ourselves, our loved ones, our environment, our spirituality and so much more. Conversely, the word yoga as translated from its Sanskrit origin means union, integration, balance, wholeness.

Yoga and its practices teach ‘the fine art of balancing our multi-dimensional lives’ while living in a ever – changing, dynamic and complex world. Using the tools of the ancient art and science of yoga, addiction sufferers can find practices that integrate and enhance physical, mental and spiritual well-being, helping them to recognize that ultimately the separation between them is artificial.

This workshop provides an opportunity to learn about and practice yoga as a form of addiction recovery to support a practice of staying in our bodies and listening to the wisdom within.

Led by Lynn Barts, MA, CIMI®, IMH-E® Infant Family Specialist, RYT® 200 ; Y12SR
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