Brian Hyman, author of Recovery with Yoga: Supportive Practices for Transcending Addiction, explores how yoga became a transformative part of his recovery journey. Brian shares his path from alcohol addiction to sobriety and how yoga offered far more than physical movement. Through breath, mindfulness, and spiritual exploration, yoga became a powerful tool for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience. He discusses the challenges of introducing yoga into treatment settings, the importance of integrating practice into daily life beyond the mat, and how stillness can become a strength rather than something to avoid. This conversation explores how yoga can help individuals in recovery manage cravings, sit with difficult emotions, and cultivate presence. Brian reminds us that recovery is not about perfection — it’s about perseverance, curiosity, and connection.

About the Guest:

Brian Hyman, RYT, is a dedicated yoga and meditation teacher, speaker, artist, and advocate in the field of addiction recovery, blending mindfulness, movement, and spiritual practice to support lasting transformation. He has been working at Cliffside Malibu since 2012, where he has helped thousands of individuals reconnect with themselves and build meaningful, sustainable lives in recovery. His work extends to Insight Timer, where he shares guided practices that have supported more than one million people on their journey toward clarity and inner peace. Brian has been sober since 2009, and he brings authenticity, compassion, and lived experience to all his creative endeavors, including his Insight Timer recovery-themed audio courses. His accessible approach to recovery is universal and rooted in the belief that lasting recovery involves awakening the mind, caring for the body, and nurturing the spirit—creating a path not just to sobriety, but to a deeply fulfilling and meaningful life.

Links to Books:

• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1611809908?tag=randohouseinc7986-20
• Shambhala: https://www.shambhala.com/recovery-with-yoga.html
• Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/recovery-with-yoga-brian-hyman/1143564142;jsessionid=AE1938B1DAAB488F5634DE0A24A000C1.prodny_store02-atgap03?ean=9781611809909

Websites:

• Official site: www.brianhymanyoga.com
• Courses and content on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/brianhymanyoga

Social Media:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianhymanyoga/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhymanyoga/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.hyman.3

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Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.