One afternoon, a man walked into a yoga school looking nervous but determined.

At the front desk, he said, “Hi, I’m an alcoholic. I read in a magazine that yoga can help people like me change their lives.”

The instructor smiled warmly. “That’s wonderful. Yoga can teach discipline, balance, breathing, and self-control.”

The man nodded seriously. “That’s exactly what I need. I think I’m ready. Can you give me a few lessons?”

“Of course,” the instructor said. “Welcome to the family.”

For the next two months, the man came to every class. He stretched, breathed deeply, practiced balance poses, and even learned how to stand on his head. The instructor was proud of his dedication.

One day, after class, the instructor pulled him aside.

“So,” she asked kindly, “how are you feeling? Have your drinking habits changed?”

The man’s face lit up.

“Oh yes,” he said. “Yoga has been a real game changer. My family and friends are amazed by my progress.”

The instructor smiled. “That’s wonderful! So you’re drinking less now?”

The man shook his head proudly.

“No,” he said. “Now I can drink shots while standing on my head at the bar!”