Outdoor Program & Holistic Therapy in Denver, CO

Mindfulness and Yoga

A lot more goes into mental health addiction treatment than just traditional psychotherapy. While evidence-based counseling plays a significant role, other options also have a place in rehabilitation. For example, holistic treatment works well when facilities pair it with traditional services. We create personalized treatment plans at Red Rock Recovery Center for each client, pairing evidence-based and holistic modalities to help the client heal their whole being. 

For example, if you are struggling with addiction with a root cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), your treatment plan may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and somatic holistic therapies. Our yoga and mindfulness program at Red Rock Recovery Center is also a great complement to traditional trauma therapy.

At Red Rock Recovery, yoga and mindfulness go well beyond stretches and exercises. Some experts describe it as a spiritual science. This science of self-realization helps people find themselves. For those who struggle with addiction, there’s nothing more important than finding inner peace and balance.

Yoga and mindfulness apply the principles of yoga to create a program that works well for individuals in rehabilitation. They can apply what they learn during these sessions to their daily lives. In fact, one of the major benefits of yoga is that individuals can continue to practice it long after rehab.

Using Yoga to Control Stress

Stress is one major factor that contributes to drug use and relapse. Many people find themselves using drugs when their stress levels get too high. Unfortunately, drug use doesn’t fix the root cause that leads to stress. In the end, people have to continue to abuse drugs to get the relief that they want.

Holistic options, such as yoga and mindfulness, can help individuals find the source of their stress and manage it in healthy ways. In fact, it can manage stress on mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional levels. Some stress-relieving techniques that people use in yoga include:

• Meditation and breathwork
• Physical posture alignment
• Controlled breathing
• Ethical discipline
• Clearing the mind

Therapists can teach people with addictions these techniques during yoga and mindfulness. Then, those in recovery can use these methods as coping skills to stay sober.

Different Types of Yoga

For some people, it’s challenging to understand how yoga and mindfulness can offer numerous benefits. After all, how can it include both meditation and an aerobic workout? The reason why it can do all of this is that there are many types of yoga. In some situations, people engage in a variety of practices to achieve multiple benefits.

At a treatment center, individuals may utilize various forms of yoga to maximize the benefits of holistic treatment. Some programs may emphasize meditation, while others might focus on movement and exercise. With that said, why is a yoga and mindfulness program that involves exercise so important during rehab?

When people exercise, their brains naturally release endorphins and dopamine. These are feel-good chemicals that the brain uses to trigger a reward response. As a result, people feel better about themselves and get in a better mood when they work out. For those in rehab, improving mood is a big part of recovery rather than relying on drugs or alcohol for this reward response.

Red Rock Recovery Center Offers Traditional and Holistic Therapy in Denver

At Red Rock Recovery Center, we understand that comprehensive treatment includes both traditional and holistic therapy. For that reason, we make it a point to offer both to improve your wellness in all areas of your life. Beyond yoga and mindfulness, some of our programs that we provide include:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Intensive outpatient rehab
• Outpatient treatment
• Outdoor and holistic therapy program
• Partial hospitalization program

At Red Rock, we also emphasize family therapy. We believe that involving family members in treatment plays an essential role in helping people overcome addiction. We also use these family programs to educate relatives and close friends about the disease of addiction. The more they understand about this mental disorder, the better they can support you after the rehab process.

Seeking treatment for substance use disorder can be more than just sitting in a room. With Red Rock Recovery Center’s outdoor therapy in Colorado, you can find holistic healing. Contact us by calling (855) 218-7588 today to learn more.