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Experts believe that yoga can be a valuable tool for treating addiction. This ancient Indian practice provides addicts with an effective method for dismantling compulsive behaviors and triggers, achieving self-confidence, regaining physical health, and learning physical and mental self-control.

The practice of yogic postures (asanas), breathing, and meditation can aid recovery from many of the manifestations of addiction. Yoga can help an individual get a clear sense of self. The basis of the practice is love, oneness, and living in the present moment. The goal of yoga is to create peaceful union among the body, mind, and spirit.

Yoga offers a gentle and peaceful way for recovering addicts to reconnect with their bodies. The positive physical effects of yoga are both immediate and long-term. Yogic stretches, bends, and breathing methods can bring an immediate sense of calm and focus. These simple techniques can provide immense relief from racing or impulsive thoughts, as well as tension, fear, anger, frustration, and anxiety. Longer-term effects of yoga, such as increased bone and muscle strength, increased flexibility and stamina, improved circulation, and better coordination help recovering addicts regain physical health and develop a positive self-image. By learning to honor and respect the body, as well as developing patience and tenacity, recovering addicts may also find that yoga helps them avoid relapses.