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Intentional Recovery: One Morning At A Time
With Brian HymanIntentional Recovery: One Morning at a Time is a 30-day guided reflection and meditation course for people in recovery to build a consistent, meaningful daily practice. With just 5 minutes a day, this course helps you cultivate the habit of intentional living—something that is essential for those in recovery. When we begin the day with awareness and purpose, we move through life grounded, steady, and aligned with our values; our recovery is uplifted and fortified; and we live with purpose, meaning, and peace. Each of the 30 lessons offers a focused theme—such as stillness, compassion, boundaries, or gratitude—paired with a short reflection to help you center yourself before the day begins. Within each lesson we breathe and meditate together, and we internalize an inspiring spiritual quote to be utilized as a touchstone throughout the day. Over time, this daily rhythm builds a foundation of mindfulness and self-awareness that supports lasting recovery. The practice of being intentional in recovery shifts us out of autopilot. Instead of reacting impulsively or feeling unprepared and overwhelmed, we respond to situations with calm and clarity. We become proactive rather than reactive, steady rather than scattered, and the mind, body, and spirit become aligned with spiritual principles. As you move through this course, you will notice increased emotional regulation, greater self-compassion, improved clarity in decision-making, and a deeper sense of connection—to yourself and others. You will find more resilience when facing cravings, triggers, or unprocessed emotions, and a growing sense of healing, purpose, and inner peace. Who This Course Is For: • Individuals in recovery from addiction or addictive behaviors • Anyone seeking to build a consistent morning mindfulness practice • Those feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or emotionally unsteady • People looking to deepen their spiritual connection • Beginners who want a simple, accessible daily practice • Anyone wanting to live with more intention, clarity, and balance Benefits Of This Course: • Establishes a sustainable and powerful 5-minute daily habit • Encourages proactive, thoughtful responses instead of reactive patterns • Strengthens emotional awareness and regulation • Supports craving management and impulse control • Builds self-trust and inner guidance • Enhances presence in daily interactions • Promotes calm, clarity, and grounded decision-making • Reinforces consistency—key to long-term recovery Words Of Encouragement From Brian Hyman: Each morning is an incredible invitation to begin again. A chance to live with a little more awareness, a little more honesty, and a little more compassion. Being alive is indeed a gift. And recovery for many of us is a miracle. Let's enjoy this miracle together by being intentional with how we choose to live life. Give yourself just five minutes a day to align with who you are truly here to be. Remember to be gentle with yourself as you walk through these lessons. Trust that even the smallest experiences of presence are meaningful. Honor all your insights and reflections. Come home to your true self each morning, the incredible person you are here to be. Breathe courageously and listen to your heart as you reflect on what arises within your mind. And always let your inner wisdom guide you.
A 30-day journey to build a simple, powerful daily habit in just 5 minutes that brings intention, stability, and clarity to recovery and life—one morning at a time.
About this course
Intentional Recovery: One Morning at a Time is a 30-day guided reflection and meditation course for people in recovery to build a consistent, meaningful daily practice. With just 5 minutes a day, this course helps you cultivate the habit of intentional living—something that is essential for those in recovery. When we begin the day with awareness and purpose, we move through life grounded, steady, and aligned with our values; our recovery is uplifted and fortified; and we live with purpose, meaning, and peace. Each of the 30 lessons offers a focused theme—such as stillness, compassion, boundaries, or gratitude—paired with a short reflection to help you center yourself before the day begins. Within each lesson we breathe and meditate together, and we internalize an inspiring spiritual quote to be utilized as a touchstone throughout the day. Over time, this daily rhythm builds a foundation of mindfulness and self-awareness that supports lasting recovery. The practice of being intentional in recovery shifts us out of autopilot. Instead of reacting impulsively or feeling unprepared and overwhelmed, we respond to situations with calm and clarity. We become proactive rather than reactive, steady rather than scattered, and the mind, body, and spirit become aligned with spiritual principles. As you move through this course, you will notice increased emotional regulation, greater self-compassion, improved clarity in decision-making, and a deeper sense of connection—to yourself and others. You will find more resilience when facing cravings, triggers, or unprocessed emotions, and a growing sense of healing, purpose, and inner peace. Who This Course Is For: • Individuals in recovery from addiction or addictive behaviors • Anyone seeking to build a consistent morning mindfulness practice • Those feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or emotionally unsteady • People looking to deepen their spiritual connection • Beginners who want a simple, accessible daily practice • Anyone wanting to live with more intention, clarity, and balance Benefits Of This Course: • Establishes a sustainable and powerful 5-minute daily habit • Encourages proactive, thoughtful responses instead of reactive patterns • Strengthens emotional awareness and regulation • Supports craving management and impulse control • Builds self-trust and inner guidance • Enhances presence in daily interactions • Promotes calm, clarity, and grounded decision-making • Reinforces consistency—key to long-term recovery Words Of Encouragement From Brian Hyman: Each morning is an incredible invitation to begin again. A chance to live with a little more awareness, a little more honesty, and a little more compassion. Being alive is indeed a gift. And recovery for many of us is a miracle. Let's enjoy this miracle together by being intentional with how we choose to live life. Give yourself just five minutes a day to align with who you are truly here to be. Remember to be gentle with yourself as you walk through these lessons. Trust that even the smallest experiences of presence are meaningful. Honor all your insights and reflections. Come home to your true self each morning, the incredible person you are here to be. Breathe courageously and listen to your heart as you reflect on what arises within your mind. And always let your inner wisdom guide you.
Meet your Teacher
Brian Hyman, RYT, is a dedicated yoga and meditation teacher, and longtime activist in the field of addiction recovery, blending mindfulness, movement, and spiritual practice to support lasting transformation. He has been working at a prominent treatment center in Southern California since 2012, where he has helped thousands of individuals reconnect with themselves and build meaningful, sustainable lives in recovery. Brian is the Nautilus Award-winning author of “Recovery with Yoga: Supportive Practices for Transcending Addiction,” a book that integrates physical practice, breathwork, yogic philosophy, spiritual principles, and mindfulness teachings as powerful tools for healing. His work extends to the Insight Timer platform, where he shares guided practices that have supported more than one million people on their journey toward clarity and inner peace. Brian has been interviewed about his work with recovery by The Healing Place, Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Bold Journey, Healing the Divide, and Canvas Rebel. His writing has appeared in Newsweek, Yoga Magazine, Well + Good, Yoga Journal, Mantra Wellness, and Whole Life Times. His solo exhibition of paintings “The Art of Recovery” premiered at Gardens of the World Gallery near Los Angeles in 2025. Brian is a member of Yoga Alliance, International Association of Yoga Therapists, and SAG-AFTRA. He is a Legacy Ambassador for lululemon, and former yoga ambassador for Manduka, Yoga Earth, and Yoga Aid. Brian has been sober since 2009, and he brings authenticity, compassion, and lived experience to all his creative endeavors, including the recovery-themed Insight Timer courses "Recovery: Principles for a Purposeful Life," "Emotional Sobriety: Finding Freedom, Harmony, and Peace in Recovery," "Living Recovery: Awakening Your Mind, Body, and Spirit," "Sobriety Q&A: Insights for Addiction Recovery,” among others. His accessible approach to recovery is universal and rooted in the belief that lasting recovery involves awakening the mind, caring for the body, and nurturing the spirit—creating a path not just to sobriety, but to a deeply fulfilling life.