Yoga of Recovery

This book should be in the hand of anyone "graduating" from rehab and in the libraries of every sober living house in the country. Especially if the pharmaceutical mode of recovery that is so prevalent right now is not for you. Combining 12 steps and the sister sciences of yoga and Ayurveda, Durga Leela encourages those in recovery (including co-dependents) to be pro-active in their journey. Recognizing the spiritual aspect in healing Yoga of Recovery prompts us into a deeper dive of looking at the root causes of our disease and offers simple solutions for leading a life that is "happy, joyous and free".

Anyone can benefit from this book written by Durga Leela! Within these pages she explains how to listen and develope a beautiful relationship with not only your body (which we all desire) but also the connection we all need to overcome our addictions, And So Much More!! So many nuggets of wealth and wisdom are within the pages!! "For The Opposite of Addiction is Connection" "The Opposite of Depression is Vitaly"....This is a must read and an easy read!! It's user friendly with practical ways to use in every day life. A MUST HAVE!!!

I have really appreciated this text. It has really supporting me on my path of healing and recovery. As a yoga teacher I was familiar with some of the basic philosophy, however connecting the philosophy to the 12 step program, and beyond that, learning how to apply the practices to support my own recovery have been game changers for me.What i enjoy most about the text are the very relatable break downs of complex principles. So much of these concepts can be abstract and difficult to grasp, but they are communicated really well in the text and I learned a lot about a well balanced routine of self-routine. I am grateful I was introduced to this text and Yoga of Recovery as a whole. I have already recommended it to numerous people, and have gifted it to other friends on the path of recovery, as well as to other yoga teachers. It is suitable to many.

This book is an absolute joy to read! Durga's depth of wisdom on the subjects of yoga and Ayurveda interwoven with her own personal healing journey and her work as a yoga therapist, has the power to transform the curious seeker on her path to better understanding yoga and addiction.The book is written in a way that is both easy to understand while staying true to the ancient teachings of yoga and provides accessible ways to address imbalances at the root level. It is a gift to seekers, healers and budding yoga therapists from all walks of life and will empower you with the many ways that you can directly address addictive habits NOW. I highly recommend it for the hope and healing just reading it will provide you with.Sincerely,Erin Alexander, 500 RYT

Yoga of Recovery has given me accessible tools to broaden and deepen my recovery. The introduction of yoga and Ayurveda to my recovery have given me not only a firm base to build and strengthen my recovery but has been a soft landing place to allow me access parts of myself I was unaware were there. Durga has an incredible knack for drawing the parallels of these ancient teachings with these modern tools of recovery. Great gratitude for this book

The media could not be loaded.  Everyone can benefit from the lifestyle practices introduced in this book! I love reading the student stories, they help put into perspective how Ayurveda and Yoga truly enhance the recovery path and overall health of the whole Self - body, mind, & spirit. Truly a profound enhancement to any recovery path, thank you Durga Leela for sharing your wisdom in a clear, easy to read way for us all to understand the deeply healing life science that Ayurveda offers us all.

Durga Leelas life experience , humor and her passion for helping others is so evident in her teachings.... I have had the honor of personally attending many of Durga Leelas classes and live events. I just love her and I am so grateful for all she so selflessly teaches so we, as yoga teachers can go out and share the Yoga Of Recovery that is so needed in our world today.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. I urge anyone looking for a healing book.... This Is It!!!!

I have read this book three times now...and each time I learn more about myself. Durga Leela has an amazing way of reaching out and assisting the reader to identify the pathway to feeling "whole." I have listened to it on audible as I am working in the garden and then I return to the print to seal in a most valuable message!!

the author's ability to weave the wisdoms of 12 step, ayurveda, and yogic philosophy is a great aid to sustained recovery. i really like the formatting and organization of the book too. while i have attended many lectures and trainings on the "yoga of recovery"; it is nice now to have a book i can pick up to remind me of these tools and wisdoms.