Esther Nagle created a mask and comfort blanket out of alcohol for over 20 years. Wracked with self-loathing and shame, she had virtually no other coping strategies in life besides drinking. When life got difficult, that coping strategy made things worse, and Esther surrendered into a breakdown. In today's interview Esther shares her story from hitting rock bottom several times to finding herself again through Yoga and self-exploration. Through Yoga, she learned tools that helped her reach a place where she no longer needed alcohol. This showed her that Yoga is far more powerful than she ever realized, and she realized she had a message to share. Esther wrote her first book last year, achieving a lifelong ambition. Bent Back into Shape: Beating Addiction Through Yoga shares both her experience and the tools that helped her so much. She has spoken internationally and in the UK to share her experiences and wisdom. She now helps people to untangle themselves and live a life of joyful sobriety, deep connection, and authentic living. During our interview, Ether shares the power of the breath for mental and physical health. She challenges the preconception that yoga is "just a stretching class". Yoga can be more than just a way to relax. It can be the foundation for transformation and growth. Esther Nagle also shares that cravings are just thoughts, and thought can be controlled. We can take control of thoughts and emotions and consciously act the way we want to." Recommended Reading: The Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr. Gabor Mate: http://amzn.to/2gpYfIt Bent Back into Shape: Beating Addiction Through Yoga: http://amzn.to/2hsYCad Esther Nagle's website is http://balanceandbreathe.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode made a difference in your life please leave me a tip in the virtual tip jar by giving my podcast a great rating and review in iTunes! http://bit.ly/learntruehealth-itunes Thank you! Ashley James http://bit.ly/learntruehealth-itunes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoyed this podcast episode? Visit my website so you can gain access to all of my episodes and more! LearnTrueHealth.com http://learntruehealth.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need Help Ordering The Right Supplements For You? Visit TakeYourSupplements.com and a FREE health coach will help you! http://takeyoursupplements.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn How To Achieve Optimal Health for From Naturopathic Doctors! Get Our 7 Day Couse For FREE! Visit go.learntruehealth.com http://go.learntruehealth.com/gw-oi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I made a low-carb, gluten-free cookbook just for you! Download your FREE copy today! Visit learntruehealth.com/free-health-cookbook http://learntruehealth.com/free-health-cookbook/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our Facebook community group! Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/LearnTrueHealth/ or search Learn True Health on Facebook! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the Learn True Health podcast on social media! Share with your friends and spread the word! Let's all get healthier & happier together! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2LearnTrueHealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/learntruehealth Medium: https://medium.com/@unstoppable_ashley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthpodcast/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/LTH-YouTube-Subscribe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2LearnTrueHealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/learntruehealth Medium: https://medium.com/@unstoppable_ashley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthpodcast/ YouTube: http://bit