Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is a deeply relaxing style of practice that targets the nervous system. Use this simple restorative yoga sequence for deep relaxation.

How did you sleep last night? Or better yet, how did you feel when you woke up this morning? Were you tired and groggy, cursing your alarm for the 100th time this year? We’ve been there.

Need to relax and unwind? Restorative yoga can help. Try these five restorative poses to instantly destress and calm your body and mind.

Switch up your usual yoga routine for this relaxing restorative yoga sequence that will help calm anxiety and stress, and relieve aches and pains.

“You’re not giving the student the experience. You’re creating the container for the student to have the experience themselves.”– Judith Hanson Lasater There are a few factors, in my opinion, that shift a Restorative class from good to great. Some...

Why doing restorative yoga poses with bolsters? Restorative yoga uses props like cushions. To help relax your body deeply. Bolsters support different parts of the body during yoga.Making hard poses comfy and letting you hold them longer without strain. A technique often highlighted in yoga classes.Restorative yoga is often used in connection of holistic approach to well being, healing and recovery, props aided poses and pranayama breathwork.

Of the many restorative poses that offer you space to grow, these five target different regions in the body and are associated with different effects. It is less important to practice all five every day. Rather hold a pose that feels right for you and focus on the creating balance in your breath and body.

What is restorative yoga exactly? It’s a deeply soothing practice intended to downregulate the nervous system. Learn all about this gentle yoga style here.