Finding Peace: Kate Bendall's Journey from Addiction to Recovery Through Yoga
Episode Overview
Yoga can provide peace and connection during addiction recovery. Traditional yoga is rooted in ancient texts and offers deep healing. 'Svadhyaya' or self-observation is crucial for overcoming addiction. Yoga addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual layers. Healing begins with self-awareness and non-judgment.
Yoga was the cornerstone to me building a new experience of me learning some skills.
In this episode of 'Dunedin Yoga Lady', Kate Bendall dives into the transformative power of traditional yoga, especially for those grappling with addiction. Kate shares her personal journey of overcoming a severe alcohol addiction through the practice of yoga, starting from a desperate search for help at a young age. Her candid reflections reveal how yoga provided a sense of peace and connection that other methods failed to deliver.
Kate emphasises the importance of traditional yoga, rooted in ancient texts, and how it differs from modern variations. She believes that true healing begins with self-awareness and the ability to observe one's own system, a concept known in yoga as 'svadhyaya'. Through personal anecdotes and broader insights, Kate discusses how yoga addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual layers affected by addiction.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how yoga can be a cornerstone in building a new life free from addiction. Whether you're struggling with addiction or simply curious about the deeper dimensions of yoga, Kate's story offers hope and inspiration. So, why not take a moment to listen and discover how yoga might just be the key to unlocking your own path to recovery?