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Beyond Willpower: How Somatic Breathwork is Revolutionizing Addiction Recovery October 14, 2025 | By Norm Poulsen, Co-Founder of SomaYama BREATH For anyone who has battled addiction or watched a loved one struggle, one question often hangs in the air: Why is lasting recovery so hard?  People can have all the willpower in the world, attend countless meetings, and complete rehab programs, yet still find themselves pulled back into old patterns. What if the answer isn't just in

The Vagus Nerve Have you ever wondered why a slow, deep breath instantly makes you feel a little more at ease? The secret lies in a tiny,...

At SomaYama® BREATH, we understand that depression can feel like a heavy cloud, dimming your light and making everyday a struggle. We've...

In the journey of life, many of us find ourselves caught in cycles of behavior that hinder our growth and happiness. These "destructive...

Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can feel like carrying an invisible weight, a constant echo of past events that impacts...

We often think of stress, anxiety, and the echoes of trauma as purely mental or emotional burdens. We feel the racing thoughts, the...

Somatic Breathwork: Breathing Life Back Into Recovery Ten years ago, I was drowning in a sea of addiction. The world felt like a blurry, chaotic mess, and I was desperately clinging to anything that promised escape. Today, I stand on the shore, watching the waves with a newfound gratitude for the journey I've taken. But the scars remain – the ghosts of friends lost to the grip of addiction haunt me. One of the most powerful tools I've discovered in my recovery is somatic brea