Recovery studies
When paired with traditional recovery programs, mindfulness and yoga programs have shown positive treatment effects for substance use disorders and rehabilitation. By increasing self-control and decreasing cravings and depression, combined programs that include elements of yoga and mindfulness have helped support recovery more than those using only traditional rehab methods.
84
%
Of participants evaluated felt more
relaxed immediately after a group
class
17000
People have participated in our yoga
groups since 2014
84
%
Of participants in a program within Drug Treatment Court use, or intend to use, mindful stress relief techniques
The Latest Evidence-Based Research
- After just 8-weeks of mindfulness-programming, participants increased self-awareness and decreased cravings for drugs and/or alcohol (Bowen et al., 2014)
- Yoga has been demonstrated to help alleviate chronic pain for individuals with substance use disorders and provides an alternative coping strategy (Lutz et al., 2019)
Rooted in an Established Trauma-Sensitive Methodology
- The inter-relationship between trauma and substance-use disorders is complex. Researchers recognize the importance of incorporating trauma-informed systems and approaches into recovery treatment services to facilitate healing from traumatic experiences to sustain a lifelong recovery (VandeMark et al., 2004)
- Participants of a trauma-sensitive yoga program reported improved connection with their bodies, a sense of ownership and more control over their thoughts, emotions and feelings (Rhodes, 2015)