#23: Durga Leela: Integrating Yoga & Ayurveda with Modern Recovery Tools for Addiction#23: Durga Leela: Integrating Yoga & Ayurveda with Modern Recovery Tools for Addiction
Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast
Durga Leela shares how yoga and Ayurveda can help overcome addiction by understanding its root causes and the power of community.
1:04:02•28 Jun 2022
Durga Leela: Blending Yoga, Ayurveda, and Modern Recovery Techniques
“The cause of disease, according to Ayurveda, is that it's spiritual. You know, once I take that into my system, I have an allergy to it, and the allergic response is a phenomenon of craving.”
Why do we keep turning to harmful behaviors even when we know they hurt us? Durga Leela, a certified Ayurveda Practitioner and yoga teacher, has spent over 20 years exploring this question. In this episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, Durga shares her journey of recovery and how integrating yoga and Ayurveda can offer a holistic approach to overcoming addiction.
Based in the US but originally from the UK, Durga has been a beacon of hope at numerous recovery conferences and as the Director of Ayurveda Programs at the Sivananda Ashram in California since 2003. Durga dives into her personal recovery story, shedding light on the root causes of addiction through the lens of Ayurveda. She explains the three causes of disease and how understanding our doshas and gunas can help us break free from addictive patterns.
With a blend of ancient wisdom and modern recovery tools, Durga's insights are both practical and profound. The episode also highlights the Yoga of Recovery, a unique program that combines the spiritual and physical practices of yoga with Ayurvedic principles. Durga emphasizes the importance of community in the recovery process, sharing how support networks can make a significant difference in maintaining sobriety. For anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice.
Durga's blend of empathy, expertise, and lived experience makes this conversation both inspiring and accessible. Tune in to discover how ancient practices can complement modern recovery tools to help you or your loved ones lead a fulfilling, substance-free life.
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