Recovery & Yoga

Move gently, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the spirit that carries you forward in recovery.  

Led by Krista Marzewski, ICRC, E-RYT 900, Somatic Practitioner and LisaMary D. McGrail, BA, NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, CYT-500. Both instructors are trained in Trauma-informed Yoga and Reiki. 

The connections between yoga and 12-step recovery programs are profound and multifaceted, rooted in their shared emphasis on holistic healing and spiritual growth. Both disciplines recognize the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and mindfulness in the journey towards recovery. Yoga offers physical practices, such as asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath-work), that cultivate body-mind integration and promote inner balance—qualities essential for individuals navigating the challenges of addiction recovery. Similarly, the 12-step approach provides a structured framework for individuals to address addiction, offering spiritual principles, fellowship, and support.

Many find that the meditative aspects of yoga complement the spiritual foundation of 12-step programs, fostering a deeper connection to oneself and a higher power. Through regular practice, individuals in recovery often discover increased resilience, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of purpose, illuminating the powerful synergy between yoga and the journey of recovery, moving closer to wholeness and balance.

Schedule (subject to change)

FRIDAY

4:00 pm - Check-in at The Wilson House
6:00 pm - Dinner options Friday night dinner is served at WH for $20 or you can check out some of the 48 local restaurants (All other meals included)
7:30 pm - AA meeting in meeting room @ The Wilson House
8:45-9:30 pm - Welcome & Karma Yoga & Meditation

SATURDAY

8:00-9:00 am - Wilson House: Breakfast
9:15 - Ice Breaker
9:45-11:15 - Gentle Yoga & Discussion (w/ chair assist)
11:30-12:00 - Free Time
12:00 pm - Lunch @ Wilson House
2:00-3:00 pm - AA Discussion Meeting
4:00- 5:30 pm - Restorative Yoga & Santosha Workshop (Cultivating Gratitude & Contentment)
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:30 pm - Speaker Meeting at The Wilson House

Sunday

8:00-9:00 am - Breakfast
9:30-11:00 - Chair Yoga & Discussion