By
Kimaya Singh
Teaching yoga to a group is a reward by itself, but teaching people to find an alternative to addiction has to be one of the most gratifying feelings of all. Recovering
from any addiction can be one of the most hard-pressed and difficult things
that a person can go through in their lives. Addiction is an overwhelming lifestyle and state
of mind. Worse yet, it can often times lead people into very devastating circumstances.
There are numerous types of addictions.
Some can be as seemingly underestimated
as caffeine, while others can be completely treacherous such as alcohol or drug
dependency, but one thing they all have in common is that for them to become an
addiction they have overtaken one or more aspects of a person’s ability to
thrive in their daily life. In recovering from any type of addiction or
dependency, one thing that is a constant for a successful rehabilitation is the
mindfulness that they must overcome an irresistible belief that the addiction
is needed to survive.
Yoga
is an excellent tool for creating and concentrating on a mindful state of life,
while learning to connect their minds with their bodies thus allowing them the
focus to assist in their recovery process. Teaching yoga to help and assist
others recovering has been successful for quite some time. Controlled breathing
and body posture can bring a calm, patient mind and improve concentration
allowing the belief and understanding that the recovery process is in a
person’s control, not out of their control.
One
of the most important aspects of combining yoga with addiction recovery,
although, is the emphasis of consistency. Regular practice is vital to one’s
ability to experience the benefits of yoga training as a tool for recovery.
Results aren’t immediately achieved because it is a learned process and takes
commitment. It can be compared to the commitment of the 12 Step process.
One
has to practice and obligate himself/herself to achieve each state of awareness
and understanding, before realizing the rewards from the methodology. However,
it is also important to focus on the initial rewards from beginning the
practice, and build the aspirations of the true emotional, spiritual and
physical benefits of staying constant and dedicated to yoga training.
If,
as instructors, the loyalty to the practice is instilled as part of the journey
to obtain wholeness in mind and body then the road becomes attainable.
Providing the encouragement and gratitude to assist others that are searching
for completeness within them is one of the most important and rewarding
experiences that an instructor can have.
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