Thrive Beyond Recovery

by Yoga Village

Integrative Wellness Programming for Recovery Centers in Lamorinda & the East Bay

Thrive Beyond Recovery is Yoga Village’s signature integrative wellness program designed specifically for addiction recovery centers, substance abuse treatment facilities, and sober living communities throughout Lamorinda and the greater East Bay.

Rooted in the same trauma-informed, heart-centered approach that defines Yoga Village, this program extends our studio’s healing philosophy into clinical recovery environments — offering yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound therapy, and reiki to support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and long-term recovery outcomes.

At Yoga Village, we believe recovery is not only about abstaining from harmful behaviors — it is about rebuilding trust in the body, cultivating self-awareness, and creating sustainable tools for living fully.

Through Thrive Beyond Recovery, we partner directly with treatment teams to provide structured, on-site holistic wellness services that complement clinical care while honoring the humanity of every individual in the room.

Integrative Wellness for Addiction Recovery

Modern behavioral health research continues to highlight the importance of mind-body therapy in substance abuse treatment. Trauma-informed yoga, meditation, breathwork, and somatic practices have been shown to:

  • Improve emotional regulation
  • Reduce anxiety and stress reactivity
  • Support impulse control
  • Strengthen interoceptive awareness
  • Improve sleep and physical vitality
  • Build resilience against relapse triggers

 

Thrive Beyond Recovery partners directly with treatment facilities to bring structured, clinically supportive, and heart-centered programming into recovery spaces. Every session is customized to the specific population in the room — whether clients are in early detox, residential care, outpatient treatment, or transitional sober living.

Our Services for Recovery Centers

Trauma-Informed Yoga for Addiction Recovery Programs

Our recovery-informed yoga sessions are designed specifically for individuals healing from substance use disorder and addictive behaviors.

Clinical Benefits:

  • Supports autonomic nervous system regulation
  • Reduces cortisol levels and stress markers
  • Enhances body awareness and emotional tolerance
  • Encourages healthy coping mechanisms

Experiential Benefits:

  • Rebuilds trust in the body
  • Encourages self-compassion over self-criticism
  • Provides a sober, embodied outlet for emotion
  • Creates connection without forced vulnerability

Session Structure:

  • Trauma-sensitive language
  • Invitational cueing (no required physical adjustments)
  • Breath-led, accessible movement
  • Grounding and integration practices
  • Adapted intensity based on stage of recovery

Our recovery-informed yoga sessions are designed specifically for individuals healing from substance use disorder and addictive behaviors.

Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation in Recovery

Breath regulation is one of the most powerful tools for relapse prevention and emotional stability.

Benefits for Substance Abuse Recovery:

  • Decreases stress reactivity
  • Regulates cravings and trigger responses
  • Supports executive functioning
  • Provides portable tools clients can use independently

Sessions include safe, moderate techniques appropriate for recovery populations, with integration and grounding woven throughout.

Meditation for Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Recovery

Meditation supports long-term recovery by strengthening awareness and emotional regulation.

We offer guided, accessible meditation formats that:

  • Reduce rumination and anxiety
  • Build tolerance for stillness
  • Support impulse awareness
  • Reinforce relapse prevention strategies

 

Sessions are adapted for early recovery, recognizing that prolonged silence can be activating for some clients.

Sound Bath Therapy for Deep Nervous System Repair

Sound therapy offers non-verbal nervous system support that complements traditional talk therapy.

Clinical & Somatic Benefits:

  • Promotes parasympathetic activation
  • Reduces anxiety
  • Improves sleep quality
  • Encourages emotional processing in a contained setting

 

All sessions are trauma-informed, volume-controlled, and structured with grounding before and

Reiki & Energy-Based Support in Recovery Settings

Reiki provides gentle nervous system regulation and stress reduction without requiring verbal processing.

We offer:

  • Fully consent-based sessions
  • Clear, grounded explanations of the modality
  • Integration practices for safety and containment 

 

For spiritually open clients, Reiki can deepen healing. For clinically oriented programs, it remains framed as stress-reduction support.

Designed for Recovery Centers in the East Bay

Thrive Beyond Recovery provides on-site wellness programming for treatment facilities within 20 miles of Lafayette, CA, including:

We work with detox Detox programs, Residential treatment centers, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Sober living homes, Alumni and transitional support programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Healing does not stop when a client leaves a recovery facility. Through Thrive Beyond Recovery, clients can continue their wellness journey at our home studio in a dedicated Gentle Yoga for Sustainable Recovery class — a trauma-informed yoga offering specifically designed for individuals in addiction recovery.

Yes. Our studio provides a safe, sober-friendly environment for individuals searching for recovery yoga near Lafayette and throughout the East Bay. The goal is to create a supportive continuation of care beyond the treatment setting.

We create a bridge between treatment and real-world living by offering:

  • The same teachers clients met in treatment

  • Reinforcement of familiar practices

  • A supported transition from facility to community

  • Continued embodied healing rather than isolation

This continuity helps strengthen trust, stability, and long-term integration.

All facilitators are experienced, recovery-informed practitioners who:

  • Have professional experience working with addiction recovery populations

  • Are trained in trauma-sensitive, nervous-system-informed practices

  • Often have personal connections to recovery

  • Lead with compassion, professionalism, and respect

We understand both the clinical and human sides of recovery.

Yes. We operate with professionalism and accountability.

  • All practitioners carry individual professional liability insurance

  • Yoga Village Cafe maintains comprehensive studio coverage extending to off-site programming

  • Documentation can be provided as needed for facility compliance

We understand that recovery center schedules can change. Our team:

  • Adapts to program adjustments

  • Coordinates directly with your designated contact

  • Provides qualified substitute facilitators when needed

  • Maintains continuity and consistent tone

You don’t need to manage staffing logistics — we handle that internally.

Thrive Beyond Recovery is designed specifically for addiction recovery settings. Sessions are trauma-informed, clinically supportive, and created to complement therapeutic goals while honoring each individual’s stage of recovery.

A Heart-Centered Partnership in Behavioral Health

Thrive Beyond Recovery exists because we believe integrative wellness belongs inside addiction recovery treatment. We collaborate with clinical teams, respect facility protocols, and meet clients exactly where they are — supporting sustainable healing through mind-body connection. Recovery is not just about stopping harmful behaviors. It is about learning how to feel, regulate, and live fully again.

Begin the Conversation

If you are a recovery center, treatment facility, or sober living community in Lamorinda or the greater East Bay seeking holistic wellness services, we would love to explore how Yoga Village and Thrive Beyond Recovery can support your clients.

For consultation and customized program information: