Restorative Yoga*
Benefits
Restorative yoga is a gentle form of yoga designed to stretch the body and soothe the mind.
Benefits of restorative yoga include promoting relaxation, relieving back pain, and improving sleep.
Restorative yoga poses include child's pose, happy baby pose, and modified sphinx pose.
What Is Restorative Yoga?
Restorative yoga is suitable for practitioners of all levels. By definition, restorative yoga is a restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. Through the use of props for support, many of the postures are held almost effortlessly.
When the body enters a state of relaxation the mind can also consciously relax as tension is released from both body and mind. The only work that’s required on your part during a restorative yoga practice is to pay attention to your breath and become aware of any sensations or thoughts that may arise
What to Expect In
Yoga Class
After you’re set up in a pose with all your props, you will hold the pose for an extended period, sometimes for 10 or 20 minutes. In these passive poses, the focus is on ease and release. You may even fall asleep. This can be a sign that the nervous system is recalibrating to a “rest and digest” state versus “fight or flight.”
At the end of the session, your body will feel open and refreshed. You may even be a little sore the next day from the deep opening and release facilitated by the postures.
Health Benefits of
Restorative Yoga
Yoga is widely touted as a physical practice that can improve strength, stability, and flexibility, enhance respiratory and cardiovascular function, and even alleviate symptoms of chronic pain. The mental health benefits of yoga are also well-documented—from reduced stress, anxiety, and depression to improved sleep hygiene and overall quality of life.
The benefits of restorative yoga are similar to the many benefits of other styles of yoga, including:
Increased relaxation
Better sleep
Improved well-being
Better mood
Increases Blood Flow
Reduced pain
Gentle on the body
Cleanses the Body
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