Posts Tagged ‘Yoga For Recovery’
September is National Recovery Month
I was introduced to Bikram yoga (the Original Hot Yoga) in an unlikely place; the gym of a treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction. I began to see small benefits from yoga, but it was not until I utilized the hot room that I realized the extent and power of this practice.
Read More6 Parallels Between Recovery and Yoga: Trudging is a Good Thing, Right?
“One day at a time” is a phrase you may have heard before. In the world of Recovery, this idea is the cornerstone of maintaining long-term Sobriety. When I think of staying sober for the rest of my life; through weddings, funerals and Tuesdays; it often feels like too much. Too hard, too long, too…
Read MoreDo You Know Who is Practicing Next to You?
Meet PURE Yoga Dallas student and Advanced Class Teacher John Schoggins. Not only is he an International Yoga Asana Champion (from the IYSF), he is one of the most humble and unassuming yogis in and around the studio. In the picture above, he is demonstrating one of the most difficult yoga postures in the Original…
Read MoreYour Brain on Yoga
Long-term brain health requires a steady supply of oxygen, glucose, and physical activity – the last factor often the missing ingredient in today’s sedentary lifestyles. While many forms of exercise exist, yoga asana classes are exemplary physical modalities that incorporate strength, flexibility, balance, breath, concentration, and eye focus. The human brain thrives on physical activity,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Time of Day to Practice Yoga?
“Practice in the morning makes one work better at one’s vocation. In the evening it removes the fatigue of the day’s strain and makes one fresh and calm.” B.K.S. Iyengar Consistency is Key! Experiment a little to find the routine that fits your lifestyle and your schedule. This may change over time as your life…
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