Through yoga and conventional rehabilitation techniques, the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department is providing a fresh strategy to assist those battling addiction. They just announced that they have adopted the Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) program, which combines yoga with recovery paradigms including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the 12-steps. According to the Hamilton County website, the program is available to anybody impacted by addictive behavior and emphasizes a holistic approach to treatment that includes mental, spiritual, and physical disciplines.
The weekly program deliberately challenges the larger social structures that frequently support addiction in addition to addressing personal issues. All people are welcome to attend Y12SR meetings, which are held every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Osprey Pointe Pavilion, regardless of prior experience with addiction or yoga. The program description states that the idea is that by mending ourselves, we can gradually mend families, communities, and social structures, creating a more just and healthier environment for everybody. These meetings are part of a wider effort to provide recovery support to underfunded communities; they are free to attend, while donations are welcomed to expand the program’s reach.
Two seasoned practitioners who have both found comfort and healing in the folds of yoga lead these sessions. During a turbulent time in her life, Colleen Donahoe found yoga and realized it provided a way to re-establish a connection between her body and mind. Since then, she has set out on a mission to spread awareness of this therapeutic instrument. “I am part of Y12SR because it fills the gaps for those of us in recovery, or close to those affected by addiction, that aren’t addressed in 12 step rooms or yoga classes alone,” Donahoe stated to Hamilton County. She highlights the program’s special blend of movement, meditation, and conversation.
Similar to this, RYT 500 Amy Newland links her own journey of recovery to her desire to help others. She has extensive knowledge of the various forms of addiction and has taught yoga in a variety of settings, including treatment clinics and juvenile detention camps. According to Newland, the job is “not only an opportunity to serve, but an opportunity for personal growth and change.” She expressed her appreciation to Hamilton County for being able to help people on their road to recovery. In order to ensure accessibility for those beginning the process of integrating yoga into their recuperation, a limited number of yoga mats are offered to new participants.
The chance to incorporate this all-encompassing method into their recuperation is only a Tuesday night away. Programs like Y12SR serve as a reminder of the ongoing fight against addiction and the strength of community-driven solutions as the holidays draw near.
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