Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for Recovery from Addiction:  Bridging the gap between yogic science, academia and clinical applications within recovery communities.  I am writing my doctoral dissertation within the framework of a program accredited by the American Psychological Association with the intention of expanding our reach as yoga teachers, into areas where doctors, therapists, and other treatment professionals are either unaware or uninformed about the value of Kundalini Yoga as a powerful intervention for healing and giving hope.  My vision includes networking, opening doors, and gathering teachers to join forces with others in the community to bring the gift of this technology to people suffering from addiction.