Many people with addictions, trauma and other mental health concerns have divorced their minds from their bodies. A yoga therapy program melds the mind, body, and spirit to help people feel more balanced and whole.

Different yoga poses can target different parts of the body to relieve pain and gently stretch and strengthen muscles. But yoga is more than just stretching; it also incorporates focused breathing, mindfulness meditation features, and guided imagery to achieve a healthy state of mind. Thus, yoga can help reduce physical and mental symptoms while promoting an overall positive outlook, making it suitable for anyone interested in restoring balance in their life.

Is a Yoga Therapy Program Different From a Yoga Class?

Yes! Yoga caters to the unique needs of people in substance abuse treatment programs or mental health treatment programs. Whatever your struggles or goals, your yoga therapist will create a yoga program that can be of maximum benefit to you.

A yoga class, by contrast, would provide a general experience. In a yoga class, you may find that some poses are too challenging, and the instructor may not place much emphasis on the mindfulness aspect of yoga.

Your yoga instructor will make sure you are able to comfortably perform the poses and will focus on unifying your mind and body. You may also have opportunities to talk about issues or emotions that surface during a yoga session.

Who Can Benefit From Yoga?

Yoga may be useful for people with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Substance abuse
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Autism
• Chronic fatigue

Because yoga can also relieve physical pain, it is suitable for managing withdrawal symptoms in the early stages of medical drug detox.

Benefits of Yoga in Recovery

Yoga is an excellent self-care and relapse prevention tool. You can do it just about anywhere to improve your focus, cope with relapse triggers and release natural feel-good chemicals like endorphins. Other benefits may include:

• Reduced stress and tension
• Focus on the present moment
• Pain relief
• Improved mood and sense of well-being
• Increased muscle strength and tone
• Improved posture and flexibility
• Better sleep
• Boosted immune health
• Improved body image and self-esteem

Promises Behavioral Health treatment centers offer yoga as a complementary group therapy program for a broad range of behavioral health concerns. Are you ready to get your life back? Call us today at 844.875.5609 to get started.