Addiction to electronic devices and social media has become one of the most widespread and common forms of addiction in our time. It manifests itself in compulsive use of phones, social media, video games or digital platforms, often to the detriment of psychological and physical health, social relationships and emotional balance.
Contrary to popular belief, this addiction is not a matter of lack of willpower. It is often rooted in deep psychological mechanisms: emotional escape, need for recognition, anxiety, inner emptiness, difficulty in confronting oneself or reality. It is a vicious circle: social isolation causes addiction, and addiction reinforces isolation.
The support offered is based on self-study (Svadhyaya) as well as specific yoga postures and breathing techniques. This introspective approach helps to understand the causes of addiction and has a positive and profound impact on consciousness. The work aims to restore a more conscious, in particular with the use electronic devices.
Workshop objectives
The aim of this support is to enable the person to:
- Understand the psychological and emotional mechanisms behind addiction
- Gradually reduce compulsive use of digital devices and social media
- Regain the ability to concentrate, be grounded in reality and feel inner calm
- Develop lasting psychological autonomy in the age of digital devices
- Prevent other addictions (alcohol, drugs, unhealthy eating, etc.) that go hand in hand with digital addiction
The aim is not to completely eliminate all digital devices of one’s life, but to consciously reclaim their use, in line with the individual’s real needs.
Target audience
This support is aimed at the following audiences:
- People who are addicted to digital devices and social media and want to understand the mechanisms of their compulsive use. Those who want to regain a more conscious and peaceful relationship with media devices.
- Parents or legal guardians who want to help a child or teenager struggling with an addiction to digital devices or social media. Thus, by providing support that respects the child’s psychological development in that matter.
- Companies that make intensive use of digital technologies and wish to prevent the risks associated with digital overload.
For yoga professionals interested in this topic, we recommend our Svadhyaya training course (self-study through yoga), designed specifically to enable them to integrate this approach into a structured, ethical framework adapted to their professional practice.
Format
The workshop is conducted in a group setting, in a confidential and respectful environment, and includes:
- Self-study (Svadhyaya)
- Identification of emotional and energetic imbalances
- Breathing exercises (Pranayama)
- Yoga postures (Asanas) adapted to the issue
- Thorough strategies to integrate into daily life
The content and format can be customised according to the audience.
Practical information
Format
- Group
- In person or online
Duration
- 4.5 hours (+/- 30 minutes)
Prices
- CHF 75 per person for workshops organised by us.
- The price for a workshop that you would like to organise in your yoga studio or company depends on my travel expenses.
If necessary, an initial discussion by telephone or email allows us to assess the kind of required support, clarify expectations and answer any questions in a caring and confidential setting.
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