Brian Hyman: Addiction, Recovery, and The Healing Path of Yoga

In this episode, Scott Feinberg interviews Brian Hyman, author of the book Recovery with Yoga, about his journey of sobriety and the role of yoga in his recovery. They discuss the power of storytelling in both yoga and recovery, the meaning of yoga, and the transformative impact of yoga in Brian's life. They also explore the lens of yogic and Buddhist philosophy on addiction, the impact of teachers, yoga as a way of being, the relationship between yoga philosophy and recovery, the exploration of different spiritual traditions, recovery as a return to wholeness, the common themes in spiritual teachings, the power of presence and authenticity, the relationship between spiritual and physical practices, and the missing piece of spirituality in recovery. Their conversation peers into the connection between ritual and spirituality, the role of community in healing, and the impact of fatherhood on the spiritual journey. It also delves into the controversy surrounding the intentional use of psychedelics in recovery. This episode highlight the interdependence of the physical and spiritual, the revelation of our true nature, and the nurturing of qualities and practices. The book discussed in the conversation offers accessible practices and ways of thinking to support personal growth and transformation.