Yoga is a broad group of ancient practices originating in India, which aims to integrate and unite the body, mind and spirit. Though yoga includes both meditative practices and asanas (postures), it is the latter which is commonly described as ‘yoga’ in the West.
Our yoga practitioners are highly qualified and experienced with many years of teaching experience. Yoga sequences are created individually for each client as each constitution requires a different program. Our one-on-one teaching ensures that the practices are attuned to your own specific strengths and limitations.
Over the course of your program, we will help you establish and develop a personal daily practice for the future. The postures and breathing techniques we teach you will help to improve digestion, circulation and respiration, resulting in:
Meditation is an important part of many individuals’ recovery. It helps to relax and focus the mind. Meditation also helps physically by regulating breathing, lowering blood pressure, and relaxing the muscles.
Spiritually it can help to unlock difficult emotions and bring a sense of peace and calmness. This practice is particularly beneficial to those suffering from anxiety, depression, and chaotic thinking.
There are many different types of meditation, including mindfulness and guided visualization; you will be introduced to the practice of meditation so that you can experience firsthand the many benefits that it brings.
This practice involves inserting the tips of pins or needles into the meridians of the ear. It works on the principle that the ear contains a microsystem that connects directly to different parts of the brain.
By stimulating these points, signals or electrical impulses are sent to the brain. The brain in turn stimulates an action in a part of the body that the point is connected to. Auricular acupuncture has been used successfully as a holistic practice in the substance misuse field to aid the detoxification process by helping to flush the body of toxins.
The practice also stimulates natural endorphins, a chemical naturally produced within the body that helps to lift mood, reduce anxiety and cravings, and aids restful sleep. Auricular acupuncture is a proven method in our addiction recovery programs.