Yoga for Addiction and Recovery with Margaret Kirshner

Published: July 12, 2018, noon

b'Margaret shares important things yoga teachers should know about addiction and recovery, what we can do to support our students who are struggling with these issues, and simple techniques for helping all our students build resilience. \\xa0 Highlights An inclusive definition for addiction. The different forms addiction may take and who is at risk. How yoga can help those suffering from addiction How addiction and trauma are related CRM community resiliency model (how to return to resiliency) Margaret\\u2019s advice for yoga teachers in how to support people in addiction and recovery Signs of stress and signs of recovery Invitation for Inspired ActionTechniques we invite you try in your classes: Offer pauses to check in Cue interoceptive awareness (locate and track sensations inside as they shift). Ask the question \\u201cWhat are you feeling on the inside right now?\\u201d Use a countdown in challenging poses to help people learn to tolerate discomfort \\xa0 Links and Resources The Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Margaret\\u2019s Website'