Classes and Tools

MONDAYS 7 pm to 9 pm

Y12SR - Yoga and 12 Step Recovery Meetings

at Gyalwa Gyatso Buddhist Center, 1550 La Pradera Drive, Campbell, CA 95008
Meetings are modeled on 12-Step programs; Yoga and 12-Step Recovery is a group sharing circle followed by a intentional, themed yoga class. These classes are for anyone dealing with their own addictive behaviors or affected by those behaviors in others. It will deepen any work that participants may be currently doing or jump-start the journey of self -discovery. This is an hour long pan-addiction recovery meeting followed by a 1 hour yoga class.More about the center can be found here: GGBC. Learn more about Y12SR by clicking here.

Contribution Based Pay
$10 suggestion but no one will be turned away

FRIDAYS 7 pm to 9 pmY12SR - Yoga and 12 Step Recovery Meetings

at Willow Glen Yoga 1188 Lincoln Avenue San Jose
Meetings are modeled on 12-Step programs; Yoga and 12-Step Recovery is a group sharing circle followed by a intentional, themed yoga class. These classes are for anyone dealing with their own addictive behaviors or affected by those behaviors in others. It will deepen any work that participants may be currently doing or jump-start the journey of self -discovery. This is an hour long pan-addiction recovery meeting followed by a 1 hour yoga class. Learn more about Y12SR by clicking here

Contribution Based Pay
$10 suggestion but no one will be turned away

SUNDAYS 5 to 6:30 pm
Yoga For Recovery (Supports the 11th Step )
St Francis Episcopal Church 1205 Pine Street (Basement)
(Pine and Newport) Willow Glen San Jose CA
Gentle Hatha Yoga - class starts with pranayama (breath work), continues with asana (postures) and concludes with relaxation in savasana (corpse pose) for a complete prelude to meditation.

$10 drop in rate.

PRACTICE TOOLS

Breath practice audio
100 Breaths before Breakfast sequence (click here)

Classes held in recovery houses and other locations are specific to them and their needs. Please contact me directly if your organization or facility would like to schedule classes.
Yoga is an incredibly potent method to relax the body and calm the mind. Techniques learned in a yoga class can benefit the student in all stages of recovery. Good breathing can lead to conscious good choices, awareness of the body can lead to better control of feelings and responses. Together the breath and body awareness contribute to relaxation and, ultimately, to stress reduction and meditation.

Based on length of class and drive time.

Lecture and Discussion Series

Convergent Paths - Recovery and Yoga

This is a workshop / presentation on the overlapping of the paths of Recovery and Yoga, the convergence of their philosophies and ways to blend the 2 into a wholesome practice of self re-discovery. An hour of all levels hatha yoga may be included.

Yoga of Recovery^(tm)

Yoga of Recovery(tm) speaker series is specifically designed to help those who suffer from addictions or are in relationship with someone who suffers from addictions.

The series will cover the 6 Tenets of Yoga of Recovery(tm) and the blending of Yogic, Ayurvedic and 12 Step philosophies to further recovery efforts. The conclusion of the class will provide the attendee with specific tools and resources to enhance recovery on all levels - emotional, spiritual, and physical. Come and expand your tool kit with these simple additions.

This course is appropriate for people in all paths of recovery, people who work with the recovering and yoga practitioners and teachers alike.
Please contact me to discuss these or other presentations for your studio, group or retreat.

Private Consultations

Finding yourself stuck on a plateau in your recovery path, or do you find yourself moving from one addictive substance to another? Consider a series of private consultations to help you break through. Using the concepts of Yoga of Recovery(tm) and movement you can breakthrough these blockages, prevent relapse or gain support around moving closer to who you were meant to be.