Ancillary Programs
Yoga and Meditation Therapy for Recovery and Relapse Prevention
Yoga is a 5,000 year old healing practice that has helped millions of people improve their quality of life. Today modern science has proven various health benefits of yoga that have long been understood by the ancient yogis.
Depression, anxiety and addiction recovery are among the most researched in yoga therapy health care. Yoga and meditation are now commonly used by health care providers as a means to treat a variety of issues both mental and physical.
In this course, you will learn various styles and traditions of yoga and meditation including (but limited to) Kundalini, Kriplau, Yin and Restorative therapeutic modalities. Each student will complete the course with a wide application of techniques to use in everyday life, off the mat, outside of the classroom. You will acquire extremely practical tools to be able to regulate mood and change old patterns and habits that no longer serve you. The skills learned here will provide valuable to make mind-body connections once typically avoided with previously ways of dealing with stress or disease.
Come practice a new way of existing in each moment of your life. Deepen your understanding of how yoga and meditation therapy can assist you in making lasting changes.
Each meditation and yoga technique has been specifically chosen to improve and change brain chemistry functions. This practice targets psychological, neurological, physiological and behavioral processes implicated in recovery and relapse prevention. Further targeting the nerves system, especially the parasympathetic nervous system which is key to stress relief and ability to function at your best. In addition, improving secretion of the glandular system, pituitary and pineal glands, regulating the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline which is vital to metabolic functions associated with sleep, stress and mood.
Each student will learn breathing techniques, asanas (physical posture), meditation, use of mantra, mudras, guided imagery, body scans and yogic anatomy. Master working through discomfort, both mental and physical. Learn to listen to your body, tune in, feel comfortable and grounded within yourself. Explore the benefits of deep relaxation techniques that are key to success within a busy lifestyles and relapse prevention. Take control of your mind and body while practicing in a safe and supported environment.
Thrive and find more ease. Be your true self. No experience necessary.
Yoga and meditation provides a new way of experiencing yourself with improved mental health and over all well being. Learn how. Know you are more than capable of achieving this new way of living. Yoga and meditation can help you become who you are meant to be.
“The treatment program is personal, cognitive, non-punitive, and intelligent.”
“The treatment program is personal, cognitive, non-punitive, and intelligent.”
Contact Us
If you would like more information about our program or would like to arrange for an appointment please call 206-547-1955.
Please note—we are available by appointment only and groups are not open to the public. Please call us to set up an appointment to learn more about our program or to visit our offices.
Our program is located in a Historic Seattle Community Center in Wallingford—surrounded by 11 acres of gardens and park.
A Positive Alternative
4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 200
Seattle WA 98103
206-547-1955
Located at the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford
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