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NamaStay Sober

🤩 A community of recovering, aspiring recovering, & sober curious people
💫 501c3 non-profit organization
🧘 Yoga & fitness scholarships
🙌 Sober events

A fun look back at this dream team ❤️Hope you’ll join us soon for a class or event! #namastaysober #community #connection #nonprofit #likefamily❤️
Sobruary checkpoint: let's hear from you 👇#namastaysober #sobruary #soberfebruary #community #connection
What happens when you stop drinking? The science speaks for itself. 🧪✨Within 1 week: Better sleep quality and more morning energy as your REM and deep sleep cycles normalize.✨After 1 month: Your liver starts shedding excess fat, blood pressure drops by 6%, and insulin resistance decreases by 25%. Digestive issues like bloating and heartburn begin to resolve.✨Within 4-8 weeks: For many drinkers, liver function can fully recover. Brain function improves, and mood starts to lift—even heavy drinkers report feeling better.✨6 months and beyond: Liver damage may be fully reversed in moderate drinkers. Your cardiovascular health improves with lower blood pressure and triglycerides, plus reduced risk of heart failure.✨Long-term: Cancer-related growth factors decline, immune function strengthens, skin looks healthier, and mental well-being improves dramatically—especially for women, whose mental health can approach that of lifetime abstainers within four years.Ready to see for yourself?  Sign up for the #sobruary challenge! 🔗 in bio. Your $28 pledge scores you incredible wellness perks from our partners AND directly supports individuals navigating addiction recovery🙏#namastaysober #sobruary #scienceofsobriety #soberchallenge #sobermonthSpecific Sources:- Mehta, G., et al. (2018). "Short-term abstinence from alcohol and changes in cardiovascular risk factors, liver function tests and cancer-related growth factors: a prospective observational study." BMJ Open- Pi, J., et al. (2021). "Alcohol Abstinence Rescues Hepatic Steatosis and Liver Injury via Improving Metabolic Reprogramming." Frontiers in Pharmacology.- Pang, H., et al. (2019). Study published in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) analyzing data Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (2001-2005). - Strowger, M., et al. (2024). Review paper published in Alcohol and Alcoholism (Brown University).
It's HERE! Day 1 of Sobruary and we're kicking it off together. Whether this is your first time or your 9th, today is YOUR day. Let's do this 🙌We'd love to hear what you are challenging yourself to let go of this month!  Share in comments! #Sobruary #SoberChallenge #NamaStaySober #Community #Connection #Recovery
✨ Sobruary is calling… will you answer? ✨This February, we’re inviting you to slow down, clear out the noise, and reconnect with what truly matters.Join the Sobruary Challenge — a FREE, month-long journey to nurture your mind, body & soul 💛🌿 How it works:1️⃣ Commit to a sober FebruaryNo drugs. No alcohol. Just clarity, energy, and presence.  Already abstaining from Drugs and and alcohol NO problem choose an unhealthy habit to replace!2️⃣ Add one daily mindful ritualYoga, meditation, journaling, cooking, reading, walking, breathwork — anything that brings you back to yourself.3️⃣ Plug into community + inspirationWhen you sign up, you unlock wellness perks plus exclusive in-person & virtual events designed to keep you motivated, supported, and connected.✨ This isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up for yourself, one day at a time.🔗 Sign up now:👉 https://namastaysober.org/sobruary-2026/Tag a friend who could use a little extra clarity this February 💫  If you reshare feel free to tag @namastaysober#Sobruary #NamastaySober  #WellnessChallenge
"I became a part of NamaStay Sober after dipping my toe in the water with a few events before committing to a year-long scholarship. Little did I know I would be joining a community that has become such an integral part of my recovery and my life. NamaStay Sober gives me a community of people I am connected to, dispelling the isolation I became so accustomed to in my active addiction. My scholarship has allowed me to prove to myself and others that I can commit and follow through. It creates structure, consistency, and discipline in my life. I have learned the joy of physical exercise and how much it contributes to my mental state. After every class I walk out of the studio feeling lighter, having left behind what does not serve me. I am so grateful to NamaStay Sober for granting me connection to others and to myself; it has been life-changing." - NamaStay Sober Scholarship Recipient#namastaysober #testimonial #addictionrecovery #bostonrecovery #bostonyoga #bostonwellness
2016 💫. We were just getting started 💥Our LOGO.  Epic Events. News Features.  And many many familiar faces still hanging with us today 🥰#namastaysober #community #connection #addictionrecovery #soberlifestyle
“I am so grateful for both the NamaStay Sober and the Breathe (@breathecambridge) community who welcomed me with open arms. They saw the best in me and my potential, which I have struggled to see in myself. I now have the ongoing support and encouragement I so greatly needed to restart my life. My mind, body and soul have healed tremendously. Thank you!”2025 NamaStay Sober Scholarship Recipient #namastaysober #community #connection #yogascholarship #addictionrecovery
BOSTON, MA – The Board of Directors of NamaStay Sober is proud to announce the appointment of Joe Annotti as its new Board President. Annotti, a long-time consulting industry executive and founder of the mission-driven athletic and leisurewear brand Skull & Bogeys Golf Company, brings a powerful combination of entrepreneurial acumen and a deeply personal commitment to addiction recovery to the organization.“It has been a profound privilege to serve as Board President, and I am thrilled to pass the torch to Joe,” said Nicoletta Longo, the founder of NamaStay Sober and departing Board President. “Joe represents the heart of our mission—turning personal challenges into community strength. His unwavering commitment to the recovery community, demonstrated through his own journey and the generous partnership of Skull & Bogeys, makes him the perfect leader to guide NamaStay Sober forward.”Annotti’s appointment marks a natural evolution of his ongoing dedication to the recovery community. Having battled addiction personally, Annotti founded Skull & Bogeys with a pledge to donate 25% of the company’s profits directly to addiction recovery and mental health initiatives. His brand was built not just on high-quality performance apparel, but on the philosophy of transforming “past pain into a present mission.”“I am honored to step into the role of Board President for an organization that has been instrumental in my own journey and the journeys of so many others,” said Annotti. “Resilience isn’t about avoiding failure; it’s about getting back up after you’ve been knocked down. NamaStay Sober aids those in recovery by reconnecting their bodies and minds, and I look forward to expanding our reach and helping more people find that connection.”As Board President, Annotti will leverage his business expertise and community connections to further NamaStay Sober’s mission of aiding those in recovery through affordable yoga, fitness, meditation, and wellness-focused community events. His unique perspective draws parallels between the discipline of golf—”an incredible test of presence”—and the day-to-day focus required in recovery. #NamaStaySober #BostonNonprofit #Recovery
✨ Healing starts in the body. ✨Science shows movement, mindfulness, and feeling safe in your own skin help calm the nervous system and build resilience against triggers. Trauma-informed yoga gently restores that mind-body connection, helping people in recovery rewrite their story. When we practice together, healing is possible, one breath, one moment and one day at time.🙏Support this transformative work. Donate to NamaStay Sober and help someone find their strength, day by day. 🔗 to donate in our bio. #namastaysober #daybyday #healingstartshere #recoverycommunity #gratitude #decadeofstrength #traumainformed #yoga #soberlife #recovery #mindfulness #healing #sober #sobriety #bostonsobercommunity
✨ Happy Holidays from the NamaStay Sober crew! ✨What a year it's been! So grateful for this amazing community and all the incredible humans who choose to show up fully present, day after day.Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Here's to ending the year clear-headed, connected, and ready for whatever comes next. #NamaStaySober #SoberCommunity #SoberHolidays #Grateful #CommunityLove #Community #Connection #Inclusivity
"NamaStay Sober is a life-line, whether you're needing support or supporting someone in the group, NamaStay Sober helps you live your best, most authentic, healthiest (emotionally and physically) life." These words from one of our incredible members and scholarship recipients remind us why we do what we do. Community isn't just about receiving support, it's about giving it too. When we show up for each other, we all thrive.Join us for an upcoming class or event. 🔗 in bio. #namastaysober #community #testimonial #inclusivity #connection #addictionrecovery
✨ NamaStay Sober 2025 Impact Report ✨Because healing happens in community 🙏In 2025, we reached 20,000+ individuals, offered 505 classes across 25 locations, supported 27 active scholarships, and increased our offerings by 66%—all in service of accessible, trauma-informed wellness for recovery.From free yoga & meditation in sober homes, to scholarships, challenges, and statewide community events—this is what 10 years of service looks like.Thank you to our partners, donors, board, and community for making this impact possible. 🤍#NamaStaySober #RecoveryCommunity #HealingThroughMovement #ImpactReport #10YearsOfService #SoberWellness #YogaForRecovery
Show your support this #GivingTuesday1️⃣ Donate to our Day by Day: A Decade of Strength Campaign (🔗 in bio.)2️⃣ Attend or Host a Fundraising Yoga Class:  Upcoming classes:✨Fri, Dec 5th 6:30pm: Yoga & Sound Healing  @bethelightyoga32 ✨Weds Dec 31st : 10:15pm NYE Yoga Flow @somayogacenter3️⃣ Share our donation link or website with your network 🙏#spreadthelove #givingtuesday #namastaysober #addictionrecovery #yogaforrecovery #community #connection #philanthropy #donate #gratitude
✨IZZY is BACK this SATURDAY✨ and we are so so grateful 🙏 Join @izzyvanhall at @bostonyogaunion for a NamaStay Sober FundraiserSat, 11/29/25 4:30-6:30 PM ESTBack Bay location (364 Boylston St, 2nd Floor)Move, Breathe, Connect. All proceeds to NamaStay Sober.Enjoy a heart-opening yoga practice that celebrates connection, community, and healthy living. This all-levels class is about coming together to move our bodies, breathe deeply, and support one another on the path to wellness.As we flow together, we’ll raise funds to help others build a healthier lifestyle through the Namastay Sober program. Come for the movement, stay for the meaning, and leave feeling grounded, inspired, and part of something bigger.All are welcome—no experience needed, just an open heart and willingness to connect.🔗 in bio. #namastaysober #yoga #bostonyoga #community #connection #givingback
✨ 10 ways NamaStay Sober Changes Lives ✨For 10 years, we’ve watched connection, courage and community transform lives.  One class, one friendship, one moment at a time 🙏Join us in supporting the next 10.  Sign up or donate to support Day by Day: A Decade of Strength 💪🔗 in bio #namastaysobver #community #connection #recovery #daybyday #fundraiser #supportaddictionrecovery
It starts TODAY! 💪Our 10-Year Anniversary Campaign : Day by Day: A Decade of Strength officially launches now! 🙌What began as a small local effort has become a powerful community where thousands have found strength, belonging, and hope through mindful movement and connection.To celebrate this milestone, we’re setting out to raise $24,000 by December 31 ($1,000 for every hour in a day) to expand yoga & fitness scholarships and sober community classes & events across Massachusetts. Because every hour matters.🙏Here’s how you can join us:✨ Make a donation today: every dollar creates space for someone’s recovery.✨Start your own fundraising page and share your story using #daybyday and #namastaywithus.Let’s make the next decade even stronger.It all starts today.💫🔗 in bio
Beyond grateful for the mission and drive behind @skullandbogeys ☠️🙏 Thank you for leading with heart, and for reminding us all that recovery isn’t just about surviving, it’s about transforming pain into purpose.💥What started as one person’s journey through recovery has become a business built on purpose, compassion, and hope. From the very beginning, they committed to donating 25% of profits to support addiction recovery efforts.Skull and Bogey’s generosity helps make our mission possible, ensuring that together we can continue offering the tools, support, and community that sustain long-term recovery.☠️ Check them out and buy some fun merch! ☠️🔗 in story#namastaysober #skullandbogeys #missiondrivenbusiness #golfmerch #golfswag #piratelife #addictionrecovery

Find Your People: Sober Community Events for Mindful Connection

Living a sober lifestyle doesn't mean your social life has to stop—it means it’s about to get a whole lot more meaningful. At NamaStay Sober, we believe that the key to sustainable recovery is replacing life-threatening habits with life-giving ones.

Our sober community events offer a "Third Place"—a space outside of home and work where you can connect, move, and grow without the pressure of alcohol or substances.


Why Join Our Recovery-Focused Events?

Traditional social scenes often revolve around bars and clubs, which can feel isolating for those in recovery or the "sober curious." Our events are designed to flip the script. We provide a safe, high-energy environment where fitness, wellness, and community take center stage.

What to Expect:

  • Yoga & Mindfulness Sessions: Flow through your recovery with guided yoga classes designed for all levels.

  • Community Fitness Workouts: From CrossFit to local hikes, we use movement to rebuild the body-mind connection.

  • Alcohol-Free Social Mixers: Enjoy coffee meetups, workshops, and seasonal gatherings where the only "buzz" comes from genuine conversation.

  • Scholarship Opportunities: Many of our events are tied to our scholarship program, offering free or low-cost access to local studios.


Building a "Third Place" for Sobriety

Research shows that community is one of the most powerful tools in addiction recovery. By attending sober-friendly events, you aren't just filling your calendar; you’re building a support system of peers who understand your journey.

"NamaStay Sober gave me a reason to get out of the house on the weekends. I found a tribe that values health as much as I do." — Community Member

Benefits of Our Community Gatherings:

  • Zero Judgment: Whether you have ten years of sobriety or ten minutes, you are welcome here.

  • Authentic Connection: Skip the small talk and find deep, lasting friendships.

  • Holistic Healing: We focus on the whole person—physical, mental, and emotional.


Join an Upcoming Event

Ready to find your tribe? Check out our calendar to see what’s happening in the Boston area and beyond. From virtual meditation to in-person studio takeovers, there is a place for you in our community.

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