Yoga for Recovery: Yoga and the Twelve Step Path

Welcome to the Yoga and Recovery website. I am Kyczy (pronounced keet-ski).  I teach and write about yoga and addiction recovery.  The study and practice of yoga and recovery support spiritual discovery and relapse prevention.  You will find information about my yoga classes, my presentations as well as links to other sites and information to help you along your path to total wellness.
"Yoga and the Twelve Step Path"; my book is now published and on the stands.  Please click here to read more about it.  I have an interview on You Tube which explains how this book came to be.  You can access it here.

My Philosophy

The gentle hatha yoga classes are developed to bring one home; home to the breath, the body, the mind, your true self. The breath work brings prana (life energy) to the body and the mind, quieting the nervous system and practicing the skill of being in the moment.  The movement of the body is essential to restore health and vitality to all the systems of the body as well as to release trapped energy and tensions.   Final relaxation integrates the physical activity with the breath and can guide the whole being into a blissful meditation practice.

Ongoing Y12SR Recovery and Yoga Groups

Fridays 7pm to 9pm
Willow Glen Yoga, San Jose
Mondays 7pm to 9pm
Gyalwa Gyatso Buddhist Center, Campbell
See description and location details on the "Classes"  tab.

COMING SOON

Yoga, the Koshas and 12 Step Recovery
Gualala Arts
May 13, 2012 10am to 1pm

In this workshop we will delve into the meaning and properties of the koshas and  the therapeutic yoga tools for healing.  These tools enhance and support the wisdom we find in the rooms of recovery.  Come to this beautiful area of California and attend this workshop as part of a weekend treat.  Register here

Yoga and TRE(c)
Morning Crane Studio
May 20, 2012 1pm to 4pm
I will be joining Maria Alfaro for a workshop where we combine an all recovery path meeting with a gentle yoga practice and the amazing healing properties of Maria teaching us the Trauma Release Exercises for healing.  Register for this first ever combination workshop by going to the Morning Crane website.

Teacher Workshop for Yoga Instructors - July 21 through 23 2012

July 21 through 23

Yoga instructors interested in serving the recovery population; join Kent Bond and me to learn some techniques and share your experiences in serving this wonderful population.  We will be meeting at  Willow Glen Yoga in San Jose, CA.  You will be given materials to help you find our own voice on the mat, a sequence to "have in your back pocket" for any situation and we will provide you with some ideas about how to prepare, publicize and present your service and skills.

Check back soon for exact times and cost.

In The News

Check out my articles at Dynamic Living.  Information on both Somatics and Mindful Breathing are presented.

I have a short article on page 14 of the March / April issue of New Times magazine