One in seven people in the United States is expected to develop a Substance Use Disorder at some point in their lives, with only ten percent receiving some type of treatment. Nikki Myers (E-RYT 500), founder and director of Yoga for 12-Step Recovery, joins Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa for an important discussion on how yoga might help people who experience a Substance Use Disorder. This workshop will review the scientific research and rationale for using yoga to support recovery and improve overall mental health, and feature a real-world application of yoga as a powerful and sustainable supplement to 12-step programs. If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder or addiction, you may find resources on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website, or you can call their national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) \u2013 U.S. only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
One in seven people in the United States is expected to develop a Substance Use Disorder at some point in their lives, with only ten percent receiving some type of treatment. Nikki Myers (E-RYT 500), founder and director of Yoga for 12-Step Recovery, joins Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa for an important discussion on how […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5177,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"event_start_date":"","event_end_date":"","external_event_url":"","be_event_video_id":0,"be_event_video_url":"","be_event_pdf_ids":[],"about_the_author":"An accomplished speaker & teacher, Nikki is an MBA, E-RYT500, Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist, and Ayurvedic Specialist. Born from her struggles with addiction and work with countless students, Nikki is the founder of Y12SR, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery.\r\n\r\nSat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of Yoga Research for Yoga Alliance. Dr. Khalsa has conducted scientific yoga research since 2001 on yoga for insomnia, stress, anxiety disorders, and workplace and school settings.","subt_text":"The views expressed in this online workshop\/virtual event are those of the participant(s) and do not purport to reflect the policy or position of Yoga Alliance (YA) or the Yoga Alliance Foundation (YAF). Further, the participation by an individual or entity in this event, and any reference to a product or service, do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of such by YA or YAF.\r\nThis content of this online workshop\/virtual event is intended to be used for informational purposes only, and not intended to impart any medical or other advice. YA and YAF make no representations or warranties as to accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information provided in connection with this online workshop\/virtual event and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information, or any losses, injuries, damages, or other harm arising from its display or use."},"categories":[38,41],"tags":[],"event_visibility":[13],"class_list":["post-5172","bricks_event","type-bricks_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ce-workshop","category-scientific-research-on-yoga","event_visibility-member-event"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n