Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Yoga, Mindfulness and Recovery
Yoga, Mindfulness and Recovery
Yoga, Mindfulness and Recovery
Monday 10th November 2008
Learn how yoga, Reiki, and qi kung help manage stress and support recovery from addiction and mental illness on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
57 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Mary Woods
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Harnessing Eastern Practices for Stress and Recovery
Recovery happens on many levels, learning to cope with stress is vital for mental health and sobriety. Yoga, Reiki and other Eastern techniques are tools that are effective and contribute to a robust life.
Feeling overwhelmed by stress or grappling with mental health challenges? This episode of 'One Hour AT A Time' might just offer the relief you need. Mary Woods sits down with Tom Sherman, a seasoned yoga teacher and Eastern practices expert, to discuss how ancient arts like yoga, Reiki, and qi kung can be powerful tools in recovery from substance abuse and mental illness.
Since 1987, Tom has dedicated his life to teaching over 800 classes annually, sharing these transformative techniques with diverse groups—from children to the elderly, and everyone in between. He even runs the Bija Ananda Yoga Teacher training program and is certified in various Taoist practices. Together, Mary and Tom explore how these practices focus on the mind-body connection and energy flow to help manage stress and promote mental well-being.
You'll learn about mindfulness techniques that keep you grounded in the present moment, breathing exercises that energize and purify, and meditations that cultivate compassion. Whether you're looking for new ways to cope with life's pressures or seeking holistic methods to support your recovery journey, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt insights.