BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Synchronicity - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Synchronicity
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://syncconference.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Synchronicity
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T125905
CREATED:20260120T172850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170407Z
UID:10000176-1773936000-1773941400@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:The Healing Room: Yoga and Other Alternative Healing Modalities as Tools for Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:The integration of yoga and other alternative healing modalities into harm reduction strategies represents a growing\, holistic approach to addressing substance use\, mental health challenges\, and trauma. Harm reduction\, traditionally focused on minimizing the negative consequences of drug use and other high-risk behaviors\, can be enhanced by incorporating mind-body practices that foster self-regulation and awareness\, resilience\, and embodied awareness and healing. \nYoga\, with its emphasis on breath control\, physical postures\, and meditative focus\, has shown promise in reducing stress\, improving emotional regulation\, and increasing body awareness—key factors in interrupting cycles of addiction and promoting recovery. Reiki’s potential role in harm reduction for harm reduction lies in its ability to reduce stress and anxiety\, support emotional healing\, and promote overall well-being. \nThis session explores the emerging evidence supporting yoga and other healing modalities as a complementary harm reduction tool\, particularly in underserved or high-risk populations. Drawing on interdisciplinary research\, community-based programs\, and trauma-informed frameworks\, it underscores alternative healing modalities potential to serve not as a replacement for clinical treatment but as an accessible\, empowering adjunct that supports individual agency\, healing\, and long-term well-being. Visitors to The Healing Room will participate in a presentation and guided discussion of the use of alternative healing modalities followed by a 20-30 minute Restorative yoga practice.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/the-healing-room-yoga-and-other-alternative-healing-modalities-as-tools-for-harm-reduction/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Track Session
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syncconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/TrackHero-DrugUserHealth.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR