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Feb 14

The Benefits of Mindfulness & How to Practice It

By Nico Longo

Mindfulness allows us to manage everyday physiological stress by reminding us to be aware and pay attention to the moment.

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NamaStay Sober

🤩 A community of recovering, aspiring recovering, & sober curious people
💫 501c3 non-profit organization
🧘 Yoga & fitness scholarships
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Free Yoga allllll Weekend!! 🥳

Friday: 7PM @yoga_on_central (Chelmsford)

Saturday: 4:30PM @somayogacenter (North End) with...

Sobruary checkpoint: let's hear from you 👇

#namastaysober #sobruary #soberfebruary #community #connection

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Sobruary checkpoint: let's hear from you 👇

#namastaysober #sobruary #soberfebruary #community #connection

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Check us out!! We're on Skool now! 🙌

A new space for our community to...

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!

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Your $28 pledge scores you incredible wellness perks from our partners AND directly supports individuals navigating addiction recovery🙏

#namastaysober #sobruary #scienceofsobriety #soberchallenge #sobermonth

Specific 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).

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What happens when you stop drinking? The science speaks for itself. 🧪

✨Within 1 week:...

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

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It's HERE! Day 1 of Sobruary and we're kicking it off together. Whether this is...

✨ 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 February
No 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 ritual
Yoga, meditation, journaling, cooking, reading, walking, breathwork — anything that brings you back to yourself.

3️⃣ Plug into community + inspiration
When 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

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✨ Sobruary is calling… will you answer? ✨
This February, we’re inviting you to slow...

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🧘 We have lots of opportunities to practice yoga together this month. Join us!!

Check...

"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

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"I became a part of NamaStay Sober after dipping my toe in the water with...

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✨a message from our Board President, Joe ✨

Join us for Sobruary!
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A randomized clinical trial with 286 individuals found that Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) showed a...

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Sign-Ups for our annual Sobruary Challenge are now LIVE ✨

The challenge: Pledge $28 and:...

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Almost time for our favorite month… 💫

#Sobruary

#namastaysober #community #connection #recovery

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2016 💫. We were just getting started 💥

Our LOGO. Epic Events. News Features. And...

“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

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“I am so grateful for both the NamaStay Sober and the Breathe (@breathecambridge) community who...

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A 2022 systematic review found that nearly three-quarters of studies documented significant positive changes in...

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BOSTON, MA – The Board of Directors of NamaStay Sober is proud to announce the...

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Quality > Quantity! It’s all about WHO is in your corner 🙌.

Your recovery deserves...

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🙏 To everyone who supported our Day by Day campaign, THANK YOU!!!

Because of your...

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Your donation gives someone the tools to stay present in their own body when everything...

✨ 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

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✨ Healing starts in the body. ✨

Science shows movement, mindfulness, and feeling safe in...

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Reflecting back on 2025 ✨

We are grateful for another beautiful year of Community +...

✨ 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

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✨ Happy Holidays from the NamaStay Sober crew! ✨

What a year it's been! So...

"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

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"NamaStay Sober is a life-line, whether you're needing support or supporting someone in the group,...

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✨ Meet the hearts behind the magic! ✨

Our studio partners are true champions of...

✨ 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

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✨ NamaStay Sober 2025 Impact Report ✨

Because healing happens in community 🙏

In 2025,...

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✨Shop and gift for a cause ✨

100% of proceeds support NamaStay Sober’s programming for...

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✨ Member Testimonial ✨

Stories like THIS remind us of the impact of community and...

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Look who’s BACK!!!

@theresa.veronica aka Nama Mama is offering a special pop-up Monday Night Community...

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Strength. Community. Courage. Connection.

Your #GivingTuesday gift brings someone back to themselves ✨

Please donate...

Show your support this #GivingTuesday

1️⃣ Donate to our Day by Day: A Decade of Strength Campaign
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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 @somayogacenter

3️⃣ Share our donation link or website with your network 🙏

#spreadthelove #givingtuesday #namastaysober #addictionrecovery #yogaforrecovery #community #connection #philanthropy #donate #gratitude

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Show your support this #GivingTuesday

1️⃣ Donate to our Day by Day: A Decade of...

✨IZZY is BACK this SATURDAY✨

and we are so so grateful 🙏 Join @izzyvanhall at @bostonyogaunion for a NamaStay Sober Fundraiser

Sat, 11/29/25 4:30-6:30 PM EST
Back 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.

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#namastaysober #yoga #bostonyoga #community #connection #givingback

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✨IZZY is BACK this SATURDAY✨

and we are so so grateful 🙏 Join @izzyvanhall at...

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POV: Experiencing 10 years of memorable classes, events & community connection 💕✨

From outdoor yoga...

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Thank you @mollyrosefit for always being an incredible advocate for us, and uplifting the community...

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✨It was a beautiful weekend of CONNECTION ✨

Thank you @somayogacenter for sharing your space...

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✨REMINDER: You are likely doing better than you think you are ✨

#namastaysober #daybyday #community...

✨ 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 💪

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#namastaysobver #community #connection #recovery #daybyday #fundraiser #supportaddictionrecovery

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✨ 10 ways NamaStay Sober Changes Lives ✨

For 10 years, we’ve watched connection, courage...

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.💫

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It starts TODAY! 💪

Our 10-Year Anniversary Campaign : Day by Day: A Decade of...

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A decade of community, connection & strength to support addiction recovery. 💪

Will you support...

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Things that fix our attitudes… 👀

#namastaysober #community #connection #yoga #fitness #meditation #icecream #sodawater

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✨The countdown is ON.✨

Ten years of movement, mindfulness, and community, and we’re just getting...

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My favorite part of NamaStay Sober is…….
(fill in the blank) ✨

#mondaymotivation #testimonials #communitu...

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🤩 We’ve got your weekend covered with FREE and discounted classes and an incredible community...

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An inspiring Member Testimonial for your Monday!
We are so glad you found us, too!!...

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! ☠️
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#namastaysober #skullandbogeys #missiondrivenbusiness #golfmerch #golfswag #piratelife #addictionrecovery

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Beyond grateful for the mission and drive behind @skullandbogeys ☠️

🙏 Thank you for leading...

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NamaStay Sober makes BNN News!!

Thank you @1chloeadams1 for covering NamaStay Sober Fest 2025 🙏...

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✨Supporter Spotlight ✨

We are so grateful for @yoga_on_central & Studio owner @justjenmurrayyoga 🙏

Every...

👏 This is what recovery sounds like.   NamaStay Sober gives our community the tools, support, and connection to grow, mind, body, and spirit. 🌊🥊✨

We are eternally grateful all our teachers and partners who make this possible. 🙏

📣 Shout out to @bulldogflowboston , @savetheharbor and @everybodyfights

#namastaysober #recoverycommunity #everybodyfights #wellness #sobrietyjourney #connection

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👏 This is what recovery sounds like.   NamaStay Sober gives our community the tools,...

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We are all in this together ✨

Thank you, Alex @1nstagar for your beautiful words...

We’re filled with gratitude as we celebrate the incredible impact of our Yoga for Recovery & Wellness Project so far!!

All made possible through CCRI grant funding from the Mass Housing Authority @mass.housing as well as the generous support of RIZE Massachusetts + all the donations of our supporters and community. 💜

Because of your belief in our mission, we’ve brought trauma-informed yoga and wellness to sober homes and treatment facilities across Massachusetts, helping hundreds of individuals in recovery reconnect with their bodies, breath, and regulate their nervous systems.

Together, we’ve:
✨ Delivered 400+ yoga classes across 15 locations
✨ Employed yoga instructors with lived experience in recovery
✨ Supplied equipment to sober homes for ongoing use
✨ Expanded leadership opportunities for our team

Your support is creating real change, and we’re just getting started. 🙏

💫 Join us in bringing wellness to recovery.
Your donation helps expand access to yoga, mindfulness, and healing for individuals in recovery across Massachusetts.

👉 Tap the link in our bio to donate or become a community partner today!

#namastaysober #yogaforrecovery #wellnessinrecovery #thankyou #masshousing #ccrifunds #rizemassachusetts #recoverycommunity #healingthroughmovement #traumainformedyoga #supportrecovery

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We’re filled with gratitude as we celebrate the incredible impact of our Yoga for Recovery...

A September to Remember 💫. What a beautiful month celebrating Recovery 💜 through community and connection ✨

⛳️ Our first NamaStay Sober Golf Tournament
🙏 NamaStay Sober Fest
✨Tina Hinojosa Memorial Yoga Class
🧘‍♂️Beach Yoga finale
❤️ MCCA Grant Luncheon
🎤Community Round Table @brc_02148
💜 Recovery Day with @moarrecovery

We are stronger together 💪

#namastaysober #recoverymonth #community #connection #recovery #celebration

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A September to Remember 💫. What a beautiful month celebrating Recovery 💜 through community and...

We are always stronger together

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