Jemná jóga pro duševní zdraví: Jak pomáhá při úzkosti, stresu a závislostech

When you think of jemná jóga, jednoduchá, pomalá forma jógy zaměřená na dech, uvolnění a přítomnost, ne na dokonalé postavy. Also known as relaxační jóga, it is a practical tool for people struggling with anxiety, stress, or addiction recovery — not just for those who want to touch their toes. Unlike intense workouts, jemná jóga doesn’t demand strength or flexibility. It asks for one thing: your attention. And that’s exactly what many people in recovery need — a way to come back to their bodies after years of ignoring them.

People in addiction therapy often feel disconnected from themselves. Alcohol or drugs numbed the sensations, and now silence feels too loud. mindfulness, schopnost být v přítomném okamžiku bez hodnocení is the bridge. Jemná jóga teaches it through movement — a slow stretch, a deep breath, noticing how your foot feels on the floor. You’re not trying to fix anything. You’re just noticing. And that’s enough. Studies from Prague’s addiction clinics show that patients who practiced jemná jóga twice a week reported 30% fewer cravings and better sleep within six weeks. It’s not magic. It’s rewiring.

It also connects to relaxační techniky, metody, které pomáhají tělu přejít ze stavu „běž“ do stavu „odpočívej“. When your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode — common after trauma or long-term substance use — jemná jóga gently flips the switch. No chanting. No meditation apps. Just lying on the floor, letting your arms get heavy, breathing like you’re sinking into a warm bath. That’s it. And when you do it regularly, your body learns: I’m safe now.

You don’t need a studio. You don’t need special clothes. Just ten minutes before bed, or when the craving hits. A chair. A blanket. A quiet corner. You can do it after a tough AA meeting. After a fight with your partner. After you’ve been staring at the wall for an hour. Jemná jóga doesn’t judge. It doesn’t ask you to be better. It just asks you to be here.

What you’ll find in the articles below are real stories from people who used jemná jóga to calm their minds, practical tips for starting without pressure, and how it fits into bigger recovery plans — like therapy, AA, or sleep routines. No fluff. No spiritual jargon. Just what works when you’re tired, raw, and need something simple to hold onto.