Yoga
For anyone that is looking to overcome an addiction, it’s important to know that there are various methods of treatment, both traditional and holistic. Instead of just going along with what traditional rehab programs have to offer, consider what you specifically need, and find the perfect rehab to suit your needs. At His House, not only can you get many different types of treatment, there are also many different programs that you can choose to incorporate into your treatment to give you the best chances of success.
Yoga Brings a New Level of Control into Your Life
One of the things that all addictions bring is chaos. No matter what you do, your addiction is going to change up your life. It is going to affect you, and everyone around you, whether you realize it or not. One way of making sure that you can learn how to control this chaos and get your life back under control is through training in programs like yoga and meditation. There are huge benefits to adding yoga into your recovery treatment program, and the benefits can last long after your time at rehab is over.
Benefits of Adding Yoga to Your Recovery
When you learn the tenets of yoga, you are learning a lot about your body, your mind, and your spirit at the same time. Some of the most prominent benefits of doing yoga include:
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Improved ability to breathe
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Increased bone density
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Improved heart functionality
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Decreased blood pressure
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Control over your emotions
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Deeper levels of relaxation
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Boosted strength and overall athleticism
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Increased levels of flexibility and muscle tone
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A faster metabolism, which can help with weight regulation
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Better sleep patterns
Yoga can do a lot to help you physically, but there is also a very deep spiritual aspect involved for those who practice Yoga regularly. This can help provide you with a spiritual base, in addition to our Christian Track programs, that may otherwise be lost or overlooked during addiction rehab. Some of the things you may learn by taking yoga include:
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Self-control where you can stop yourself from impulsively going back to using
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Learning to manage your emotional outbursts so that you can keep yourself more relaxed
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Attaining a new level of fitness while also keeping your stress levels to a minimum
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Ways of keeping the depression that hits some people following an addiction at bay
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Improved ways of paying attention and staying focused during all of the different activities throughout your day
When you are ready to begin your life anew after an addiction, come to His House and let us help you make that a reality. Addictions have a way of taking everything you have, and they want nothing more than to leave you in ruins. Instead of letting that be your future, take the time to learn how to take back control. Yoga is a great way to overcome an addiction and control your own fate moving into your sober future.
