The Sixth Limb of Yoga: Dharana
Our last few blog posts have been about the Eight Limbs of Yoga, which are spiritual practices for well-being that help us live more fulfilled lives. The Eight Limbs of […]
June 24, 2017
June 19, 2017
Meditation: The Simple Tool That Can Reduce Depression and Anxiety in Recovery
If you struggle with addiction, you may also experience episodes of depression and anxiety in your recovery. These emotions are a natural part of recovery as you withdraw from substance […]
June 16, 2017
The Fifth Limb of Yoga: Pratyahara
By Nirmala Raniga Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring the Eight Limbs of Yoga: what they are, how they can help us live more fulfilling lives, and even how […]
June 12, 2017
The Fourth Limb of Yoga: Pranayama
By Nirmala Raniga, Paradise Valley Healing Center Founder The Eight Limbs of Yoga are basic practices for wellbeing that help us live fuller and healthier lives. Pranayama is the fourth of […]
May 28, 2017
The Third Limb of Yoga: Asanas
By Nirmala Raniga “You don’t want to stand rigid like a tall oak that cracks and collapses in the storm. Instead, you want to be flexible, like a reed that […]
May 21, 2017
The Second Limb of Yoga: Niyamas
The Eight Limbs of Yoga are the eight important steps of a yoga practice that help us live fuller, happier lives. The Eight Limbs were created as universal guidelines by […]
May 19, 2017
The First Limb of Yoga: Yamas
The first of the 8 Limbs of Yoga are The Yamas. The Yamas are much like the Golden Rule, doing unto others as we would have them do unto […]
May 17, 2017
Mindfulness: a Tool for Increasing Happiness and Reducing Stress in Recovery
Mindfulness is the practice of fully immersing yourself in the present moment, without thoughts about the future or the past. It encourages you to direct your attention inwards, and consciously […]
May 15, 2017
5 Ways Yoga Can Make Your Recovery Easier
Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that originated in India thousands of years ago, and is encouraged for everyone to practice today as a way to connect the mind, body […]
April 26, 2017
How to Release Suppressed Negative Emotion (And Why This is Important)
How to Release Suppressed Negative Emotion (And Why This is Important) By Nirmala Raniga To live is to experience a broad range of emotions, from profound joy to insurmountable pain […]