| Titel: | Yoga as a therapeutic component in treating chemical dependency |
|---|---|
| Autor: | Calajoe, A |
| Mediengruppe: | journal article |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly |
| Jahr: | 1986 |
| Band: | 3 |
| Heft: | 4 |
| Seiten: | 33 - 46 |
| Sprache: | English; englisch |
| Abstract: | Examines the parallel in yoga, addiction, and the therapeutic process. It is noted that chemical dependency is a self-destructive process that weakens and unbalances the individual physically, emotionally, and spiritually, while yoga is a threefold process that can rebuild these aspects of self and counteract further progression of the disease. It is suggested that yoga and meditation can be effective in helping patients regain their vital center of energy, satisfaction, and stability while making positive changes in their lives. Emphasis is placed on how the application of yoga in conjunction with treatment can accelerate rehabilitation. Two case histories are included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2002 APA, all rights reserved); (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) |