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Journal of Addiction Research & Therapy
Addiction Summit 2018
May 17-18, 2018
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Mindfulness based yoga in recovery
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owadays there are many programs available to treat addiction and substance abuse. An increasing number is focusing on
a more holistic approach, encompassing a variety of methods and tools to help achieve, maintain and enhance recovery.
Yoga as a complementary health practice is increasingly being used in substance abuse treatment programs and throughout
recovery to help prevent relapse, reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings and provide a healthy outlet to cope with potential
triggers and daily life stressors. Yoga has been used for thousands of years as a means of promoting physical, mental and
spiritual health and is seen as a very beneficial coping tool in recovery. The physical benefits support increasing strength,
flexibility and dealing with withdrawal pains. Breathing exercises, gentle motions and a mindfulness-based approach reduces
stress, cravings and treats any psychological distress or trauma. The improved circulation lowers blood pressure and increases
oxygen flow to the brain that has a mood altering effect on the accompanying depression in recovery. Self-awareness and self-
discipline is enhanced through the practice of yoga and it is full on exposure therapy nature. Moreover, the origins of yoga
are believed to have existed before many other belief systems were born, which provides a solid foundation for a connection
with a higher power that has proven to be the crucial step in 12 step recovery programs. In addition, mindfulness based yoga
focuses on the principles of acceptance and compassion that are key principles in recovery. In this session, best practices
methods of mindfulness-based yoga as a tool in recovery are demonstrated in combination with an overview of its benefits and
implications for practice.
Biography
Anouk Prop is a Psychologist and registered Yoga Alliance (500RYT) Yoga Teacher and Trauma Therapist. With additional postgraduate education in trauma
healing, she is an expert in addressing the roots of addiction, which are often nurtured by psychological stress, unresolved trauma and deep lack of self-love. She
has a broad range of experience in the field, in clinical and rehabilitation settings in several countries, varying from working with children and adults with a history
of abuse, addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, but also car-accidents and other traumatic events like war or natural disasters.
anoukprop@hotmail.comAnouk Prop
Psychologists and Yoga Therapists, Thailand
Anouk Prop, J Addict Res Ther 2018, Volume 9
DOI: 10.4172/2155-6105-C1-036