Omar Pinto
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SHAIR 94: "Balance and Breathe" with Esther Nagle, Beating Addiction through Yoga!
SHAIR 94: "Balance and Breathe" with Esther Nagle, Beating Addiction through Yoga!
SHAIR 94: "Balance and Breathe" with Esther Nagle, Beating Addiction through Yoga!
Tuesday 29th November 2016
Esther Nagle discusses her journey from addiction to sobriety through yoga on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast. Learn how yoga can help you find peace.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Balance: Esther Nagle's Journey to Sobriety Through Yoga
I discovered that it actually gave me a tribe. I would drink to give myself, to actually give myself the ability to leave my house to be able to speak to other people, because I was so sure that the rest of the world felt as bad about me as I did that I thought that nobody would like me and I needed the alcohol to get through most my most evenings.
What if the key to overcoming addiction and mental illness was right under your nose—or more precisely, in your breath? Esther Nagle, the founder of Balance and Breathe Recovery Support through Yoga, discovered this truth in her own life. For years, Esther's existence was a whirlwind of alcohol, drugs, and self-destructive habits. She used these crutches to mask her pain and anxiety, which had plagued her since childhood.
But the turning point came when she embraced yoga, not just as a physical exercise but as a holistic approach to healing. In this episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, Esther opens up about her tumultuous journey from addiction to sobriety. She recounts how her life was a constant struggle between her public persona and her true self—a joyful, loving person she rarely saw.
Her breakthrough came when she enrolled in a yoga teacher training course, a long-held dream that finally came to fruition. This experience was transformative, offering her a new perspective on life and a path to recovery. Esther's story is one of resilience and self-discovery. She explains how yoga provided her with the structure and balance she desperately needed. More than just poses and stretches, yoga became a form of self-study and consciousness for Esther.
It helped her confront her deep-seated issues and connect with her higher power, leading to profound personal growth. Now sober since October 2014, Esther uses her experiences to guide others on their own paths to recovery. Through writing, speaking, and teaching yoga, she aims to share the wisdom she's gained. Her story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to change your life.
Tune in to hear Esther's inspiring journey and learn how yoga can be a tool for finding peace and sobriety.