Drug Rehab Blog

Yoga and other elements of exercise are offered to individuals in addiction treatment at Cirque Lodge.  In addition to traditional rehabilitation efforts and our experiential program, exercise helps with physical recovery and is an excellent recovery strategy. Yoga is a healthy practice of balancing body, mind and spirit. This balance can be a positive for the recovery process. Exercise can replace the cravings brought on by the addiction with positive physical aspects that are healthy.

Time is set aside each day for residents to participate in physical recovery. Residents can work with a personal trainer, or get a work out in our exercise facilities. Experiential work is a foundational part of Cirque’s addiction treatment program and also provides needed physical recovery. During the week, residents can participate in yoga classes as well. Staying active with exercise can be a powerful relapse prevention tool.

Alcohol and drug addiction can be quite damaging to an individuals physical well being. A lot of individuals enter rehab in pretty bad shape, in body, mind and spirit.  Yoga, exercise and experiential work help on many fronts. It brings a balance to the individual. It provides physical fitness and helps in building wellness. It provides a tool for the recovery process. Addiction treatment is a balance of a lot of things. Our hope is that it prepares individuals for a long term and successful recovery.