EP 98 – Transforming Addiction Through Yoga with Brian Hyman

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/zv8kPPXOjnM?si=zOkIgjCAlZKbKX5Q   Have you ever wondered how yoga can aid in addiction and mental health recovery? What role does spirituality play in overcoming life’s toughest challenges? How can mindfulness and meditation support lasting transformation in your life?   Join us for this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu welcomes Brian Hyman, a yoga and meditation teacher, author, recovery activist, and father. With over a decade of sobriety and years of teaching experience, Brian shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery and the profound impact of yoga, mindfulness, and spirituality on his healing process. Brian’s innovative work in the field of addiction treatment and recovery combines yoga, mindfulness, and spirituality to promote healing and transformation. He shares his personal story of overcoming alcoholism, the spiritual awakening that changed his life, and the profound benefits of incorporating yoga into the recovery process. In this episode, you will gain insights into how yoga helps release stored trauma, the importance of spirituality in recovery, and practical advice for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues.   In this episode: • Brian’s personal journey of addiction and recovery • The role of yoga and meditation in healing and transformation • Understanding the spiritual component of recovery • The physical, emotional, and mental benefits of yoga • How trauma is stored in the body and released through yoga • Practical advice for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues   Resources mentioned in this episode: • Bryan’s website: https://www.brianhymanyoga.com • Brian’s audio courses on Insight Timer: https://www.insighttimer.com • Brian’s book: Recovery with Yoga: Supportive Practices for Transcending Addiction. https://www.brianhymanyoga.com/book • Brian’s Udemy course: https://www.udemy.com   About Brian: Brian Hyman, RYT, is a yoga and meditation teacher, author, recovery activist, and father. He is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. He has created 10 audio courses on Insight Timer (and a video course on Udemy) for thousands of students around the world. Brian has been sober since 2009, and since 2012, he has been teaching yoga and meditation at Cliffside Malibu. His dedicated work in the field of addiction treatment and recovery combines yoga, mindfulness, and spirituality. His innovative teachings about healing and transformation have been featured in interviews and articles within many publications and podcasts.   “Yoga helps to connect your emotional life, mental life, and physical life.” – Brian   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.