The Sober Path

In this episode of The Sober Path, we explore the powerful link between breath and healing. Pranayama, yogic breathwork, is more than just a calming tool. It’s a time-tested practice that helps regulate the nervous system, ease cravings, and create space between impulse and action.You’ll learn what pranayama is, how it fits into the 8-limbed path of yoga, and why it’s such a valuable resource for anyone in recovery. I also guide you through a simple belly breath practice you can return to anytime you need grounding, clarity, or a moment of calm.Whether you’re brand new to breathwork or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers practical insights and gentle support on your journey.

Modern yoga practice is rooted in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a book that is roughly 2000 years old. In the second sutra of the book, yoga is described as "the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind". What does this mean, and how does it relate to those of us in recovery from substance abuse? While everyone's mind can be turbulent and distracted, these states can be extra perilous for people in recovery.Find resources at - ⁠yogaandrecovery.com⁠- ⁠youtube.com/@jamessandersyoga⁠- ⁠facebook.com/yogaandrecovery⁠- ⁠instagram.com/recoveryandyoga

In this very first episode of The Sober Path, I introduce myself and give you an idea of what this podcast is about. In a nutshell, it's about how yoga, breath work, and meditation can support us in a sober lifestyle. Sober life doesn't have to be ruled by what we don't do, like drink or get high. Rather, it's about all that we can do, like healing and building a deeply satisfying life.Find my resources at - yogaandrecovery.com- youtube.com/@jamessandersyoga- facebook.com/yogaandrecovery- instagram.com/recoveryandyoga