Episode 53: Resilience in Recovery: A Mindful Journey Through Addiction

Zaw explains how his yoga practice has enhanced his mindfulness practice. Check out the entire episode.

Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior — it’s about building the emotional resilience to meet life as it is. In this episode, Zaw shares how his personal mindfulness and yoga practice have deepened his ability to stay grounded, present, and connected through the ups and downs of addiction recovery.

This conversation explores how movement, breath, and awareness work together to create a strong internal foundation — one that supports long-term healing.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How yoga and mindfulness support emotional regulation

• Why physical practices help anchor recovery goals

• What it means to build resilience through discomfort

• The difference between reactive vs. responsive recovery

Whether you're new to recovery or looking to strengthen your daily practice, this episode offers insight into using your body as an ally in healing.

Key Takeaways from Episode 53:

• Resilience isn’t a trait — it’s a skill that can be practiced

• Yoga and breathwork are tools for managing urges and grounding stress

• Mindfulness strengthens the pause between craving and action

• Embodied recovery builds long-term capacity, not just short-term relief

FAQs

How does yoga support addiction recovery?
Yoga integrates movement, breath, and awareness — all of which help calm the nervous system, reduce cravings, and build emotional resilience over time.

What does mindfulness have to do with resilience?
Mindfulness helps create space between stimulus and response. That space is where resilience lives — the ability to choose a skillful path forward rather than react from habit.

Want to explore embodied recovery?
We offer Mindfulness Coaching, Recovery Intensives, and integrative support rooted in both modern and traditional healing practices.

Contact us to learn how we can help you build resilience in your recovery journey.