Yoga Specialist Maryam Ovissi Offers Guidance: Part 2Yoga Specialist Maryam Ovissi Offers Guidance: Part 2
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard
Maryam Ovissi discusses her yoga-inspired practices for addiction recovery, focusing on incremental change and trauma-informed therapy.
26:55•24 Nov 2020
Finding Inner Peace: Maryam Ovissi's Yoga Practices for Recovery
“Learning how to physically regulate at times when you're dysregulated can be a vital part of the program, and yoga therapy can provide that deep care for those on the journey to recovery. - Maryam Ovissi”
Ever thought about how yoga could help in addiction recovery? In this episode of 'Guardians of Recovery: Insights from Doc Jacques', Maryam Ovissi shares her journey and the transformative power of yoga-inspired practices. Maryam dives into her book, 'Care of the Whole Self: Yoga-Inspired Practices for Befriending the Self', explaining how these techniques can guide individuals away from destructive habits and towards inner peace.
She emphasizes the importance of taking small, incremental steps towards change and offers practical advice on identifying triggers and developing coping mechanisms. Maryam also highlights the role of trauma-informed yoga therapy in recovery, providing listeners with tools to regulate their nervous systems through breathing and physical exercises. This episode is packed with actionable insights and tips for anyone on the path to recovery or supporting a loved one through it.
Tune in to discover how yoga can be a powerful ally in your journey to sobriety.
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