The Beauty of Giving Thanks
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “Gratitude is a state of being in which we feel connected to everything in the universe. It is a fullness of the heart that […]
November 26, 2014
November 2, 2014
Chopra Addiction & Wellness Blog: A Message from Our Founder
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director Mahatma Gandhi once said: “Infinite striving to be the best is man’s duty; it is its own reward.” I try to live by these […]
October 24, 2014
Understanding Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “To heal an addiction, you first need to recognize the destructive patterns of conditioned behavior that are dominating your life. When you’re caught in […]
October 2, 2014
The Importance of A Strong Support Network in Recovering from Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director Healing from addiction and addictive behaviours is very often seen as a solitary process. The person struggling is viewed as the one with the […]
August 19, 2014
Allowing Evolution: A Way to Greater Health & Wellbeing
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “Everything is continuously changing, including your thoughts, feelings, and molecules. Accept that change is a part of life. Evolution calls upon us to adapt […]
July 8, 2014
Addiction Is Not The End Of The Road
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director When we hear the word “addict” we usually visualize someone who is a hard core drug user, an out-of-control alcoholic, or a heavy smoker. […]
June 23, 2014
David Simon House Building Dedication
Nirmala Raniga with Dr. David Simon “When all your desires are distilled; You will cast just two votes: To love more, And be happy.” -Hafiz Throughout his lifetime, the late […]
May 29, 2014
Hope for Opioid Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director With the passing of acclaimed actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from a drug overdose, the international spotlight had once again focused on opioid and other […]
May 9, 2014
Nurturing The Seeds Of New Growth
by Nirmala Raniga Nurturing ourselves comes in many forms – from delighting the senses and nourishing the body with the zesty preparations of a meal, to the deep relaxation or […]
May 1, 2014
Connecting With Grace
A therapy dog wasn’t something Grace had remembered from her brief read through the Center’s website. It was wholly unexpected to see a honey-coloured canine stroll into the group room […]