Yoga’s Impact on the Inpatient Treatment Experience www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
Introduction Sandra L. Kozlowski, CDP Curvy Yogini Certified Recovery Yoga Instructor “A grateful addict will not use”. www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
Why Yoga works well with treatment Mindfulness- present moment Movement- the body is the best “early warning system” against relapse, integrity building Meditation- tuning into one thought and learning to quiet the mind. www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
Philosophy of Hatha Yoga 8 Limbs of Yoga Yama – ethical manner of living Niyama- self -discipline Asana- movement and postures Pranayama- breath control Pratyahra- withdrawal of outside stimuli Dharana- deep internal concentration Dhyana- meditation Samadhi- transcendence www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
Utilizing the 8 limbs in the practice Opening Teaching Warm Ups Deeper Poses Cool Down Savasana www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
Can you imagine yoga combined in an IOP setting? Just Imagine 3 hours of IOP equals One hour of mindfulness and yoga One hour of Education One hour of process www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
Based on the increasing evidence supporting the efficacy of kids yoga, special yoga-based programs within schools are being developed for children, designed to address stress and anxiety, place emphasis on individual abilities rather than competition, and provide non-threatening and gentle method to increase physical fitness and enhance health and well-being. Overwhelmingly, research shows that children who practice yoga-based movement, conscious breathing, and mindfulness activities are better able to regulate their emotions , manage stress and calm themselves . They may also choose better foods to eat and engage in more physical activity than children who do not. The studies also illustrate that centered, calm and focused children learn more easily, have better social skills and, in general, are much happier kids. Studies show that exercise facilitates children's executive function (i.e., processes required to select, organize, and properly initiate goal-directed actions) by increasing activation in the prefrontal cortex and serotonergic system . Because of the integration of physical movement with breathing exercises and mental focus practice, yoga may prove to be an ideal form of exercise to enhance those aspects of children's mental functioning central to cognitive development. Yoga4classrooms.com www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
What do you need to look for in a yoga instructor for your treatment facility? Certified and trained yoga instructor Understanding in how to body works ( my training is also as a massage practitioner) Preferably Recovery Yoga certified Insured www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
How do you make your facility yoga friendly? Have available yoga equipment – yoga mats, bolsters, straps, and blankets Clean mats after each session- clients can be responsible to clean them Clean floor with a light that can go out Quiet space and staff support www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
Questions? www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
To experience yoga that I would present in your facility See you in the morning! www.buildingblocksofrecovery.com Sandra Kozlowski, CDP, RHY 200
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