Nikki Myers is an accomplished yoga therapist, addictions recovery specialist, and somatic experiencing practitioner. In 2004 she founded Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR).
I love being able to experience the depth and breadth of midlife. I am fortunate to have been able to update my understanding of how powerful the 12 steps can be in my life. I am very different from the 28-year-old I used to be.
Scientific research indicates that meditation practice can actually change our brain structure to ameliorate reactivity. But meditation is just one tool for what, at the extreme, is known as impulse control disorder.
Contemplation is not first of all about being religious, introverted, or pious -- it is about being emotionally and mentally honest... It is the absolute opposite of addiction, consumerism or any egoic consciousness.
Not surprisingly, relentless waking is seductive and, arguably, addictive. It's highly valued, strongly encouraged and considered normal, if not exemplary, in our world.
Richards' description of his long road with drugs is wrenching; just when you think there can't be more, that no one could take anymore, there is more.
The Catholic Diocese in Colorado Springs has adopted a 12-step program that offers "support" for homosexuals.
Despite striking similarities to Alcoho...
Much like addicts talk their way to recovery, so should women gather and speak about empowerment
For six years now, I've had the privilege of attendi...
If there is a 'higher power' that can save us, it is the 'people'... it is us. We are the higher power that could return our national process and our Constitutional Democracy to sanity.
As I've grown older, I see more clearly how difficult the holiday season can be for many people.
I am trying to pay attention to these folks this year.