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Yoga has long helped people heal, relax, gain self-awareness, and find inner peace. Many treatment centers know these proven benefits and provide yoga therapy for people seeking recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. In fact, one in fourteen Americans uses yoga to enrich their lives. For your new, healthier life, this practice can benefit you, too.

At San Antonio Recovery Center, our yoga therapy program provides healing and strength during the recovery process. If you or someone you care about struggles with addiction and may enjoy a yoga therapy program as part of treatment, reach out to our team today by calling 866.957.7885 or completing our convenient online form. Discover more about what yoga therapy is and more by contacting San Antonio Recovery Center today.
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What Is Yoga Therapy?

So, what is yoga therapy? It is a practice that involves the use of physical poses, meditation therapy, and deep breathing to relax and calm you. This type of therapy empowers you to improve your overall health and well-being, according to the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Research backs up these claims, as well as the therapy's ability to help people seeking recovery from addiction.

Anyone can benefit from yoga, primarily since you practice it anywhere you choose without the need for specialized equipment. In yoga therapy, sessions engage people of all ages and physical fitness levels. As you learn how to practice yoga for your own benefit, you become able to use this physical exercise to calm yourself without using drugs or alcohol.

Benefits of Yoga Therapy for Addiction Recovery

As previously said, yoga soothes you during times of acute anxiety. It also prevents ongoing anxiety and depression often felt in early recovery. Through meditation in yoga, you spark your body's natural "relaxation response." This lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, adrenaline, and stress hormone levels. Yoga helps you cope with your past, such as dealing with traumatic events you may have experienced.

Yoga for addiction helps to:

  • Slows racing thoughts
  • Improves sleep
  • Helps develop greater self-awareness
  • Improves strength and flexibility

Because yoga in rehab takes place in a class setting, you quickly and easily find yourself surrounded by other healthy-minded people. This means you build up your social circle with people not as likely to participate in drug abuse or drinking. The environment of these classes is both judgment-free and accepting.

One of the most significant benefits of yoga is how easy it is to practice. During these sessions, you take part in quiet periods of sitting still, warming up, assuming formal postures, and relaxing to cool down. Some therapists also guide you through breathing exercises and meditating.

Yoga as Part of Holistic Recovery

Yoga is an integral part of holistic therapy options in addiction rehab programs. Many residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs provide this therapy along with proper nutrition, other physical fitness programs, and outdoor recreation.

San Antonio Recovery Center in San Antonio, Texas, provides yoga therapy along with 12-step program treatment. These two methods of recovery work well together, as they do with daily meditation. Along with these practices are your other traditional individual, group, and family therapies.

San Antonio Recovery Center's addiction rehab programs include:

One of the essential facets of San Antonio Recovery Center's treatment is that of a full spectrum of care, one starting with accurate individual diagnosis. From there, your unique treatment plan develops using advanced treatment modalities in a supportive and therapeutic rehab environment.

Feel The Benefits of Yoga Therapy for Addiction at San Antonio Recovery Center

Addiction adversely affects physical health, but it also takes a toll on mental health. Yoga therapy for addiction has been an effective method for enhancing both physical and mental well-being. If you or someone you care about may benefit from a yoga therapy program as part of addiction treatment, contact San Antonio Recovery Center today. Our team of therapists and addiction treatment specialists can get you back on the right track. Learn more today by calling 866.957.7885 or completing our online form.

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