Welcome to Janus Medical Associates

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Yoga can be a powerful tool to aid in recovery from substance abuse. Janus Medical is an organization dedicated to empowering individuals impacted by addiction and mental health challenges, provides yoga classes as part of their substance abuse treatment program. Through yoga, participants learn to relax the body and calm the mind, which helps them better cope with stressors that may arise during the recovery process. These classes also provide an opportunity to build strength, which helps promote physical and mental health. emphasizes the importance of addressing both substance abuse and mental health issues as part of a successful recovery process. Through our yoga program, participants have access to professionals trained in understanding addiction and mental health challenges within a safe, supportive environment. This enables individuals to practice self-care and to develop skills that can be used for long-term sobriety. Participants also gain a sense of community, which is often key in the recovery process.

Deep breathing is an essential skill to master for all individuals managing mental health issues or recovering from addiction. It can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Deep breathing techniques are effective in reducing anxiety and increasing relaxation.

Breathing techniques can be part of your overall recovery plan. These techniques can include mindful breathing, visualizing your breath, or focusing on the physical sensations of each inhale and exhale. breathwork focuses on regulating breathing patterns to help individuals relax and take control of their emotions. Proper use of breathing techniques helps people refocus in times of stress or anxiety during the recovery process.

Meditation is one of humanity’s oldest practices. It’s an ancient practice of non-judgemental self-compassion and awareness, and meditation practices differ based on traditions. However, all forms of meditation bring awareness to the present moment, reduce stress, regulate a person’s breathing, and reduce drug cravings. Whether a client engages in sitting meditation, guided meditation, or walking meditations, they learn to slow down and follow their breath. Meditation techniques often focus on breathing, non-judgemental attention to presence and awareness, and letting feelings and emotions flow through the body.

Studies show a meditative state changes brain chemistry. Regulating breath through meditation also slows a person’s pulse. Meditation can return the nervous system from a dysregulated and agitated state to a calm and regulated one. When the nervous system is hyperarousal, a person experiences heightened anxiety, emotional rumination, and cravings.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance.

In contrast, many Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Some believe that this stimulation boosts your body's natural painkillers.

 We like to educate corporations and individuals the importance of the Mind body connection through such modalities that shows we can  control our nervous sytem.

Our brain is a powerful organ whose processes extend beyond basic cognitive functions. For example, when we experience an emotional event, our brain releases chemicals like cortisol (a stress response) or oxytocin ( a pleasure response). These chemicals don't just affect our brain, they flow throughout our body, influencing various physiological functions.

A great example can be seen in the body’s fight-or-flight response. When faced with perceived threats, our mind signals the body to prepare, resulting in an increased heart rate, faster breathing, and a surge of adrenaline. This is the mind commanding a physical reaction.

The mind-body connection isn't a one-way street. Just as our mind can influence our body, our bodily state can affect our mental health. For instance, regular physical exercise isn’t just good for our muscles and heart—it’s also shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.