Restorative Yoga - Mats, props, blankets, and tea are provided.
Restorative yoga is a restful practice that is all about slowing down and opening the body through passive stretching. Through out the session, you will enter a state of relaxation which can release tension from both body and mind.
Unlike athletic and acrobatic styles of yoga, restorative yoga is accessible to all body types. The session focuses on breath-work, meditation, stretching, and a few postures that are held for about 5-10 minutes using props such as blocks, bolsters, and blankets.
Restorative Yoga Potential Benefits:
Increased relaxation: Deep breathing calms the nervous system to promote relaxation, and research supports a restorative yoga practice as an effective way to relax. A 2014 study suggests that restorative yoga is more effective at inducing relaxation than regular passive stretching.
Better sleep: The more relaxed you are, the better your chances are of getting a good night's rest. A 2020 meta-analysis looked at 19 different studies on how different types of yoga—including restorative yoga—can impact sleep quality. Restorative yoga was found as an effective tool to manage sleep-related challenges.
Improved well-being: Yoga practices, in general, are commonly associated with improved physical and mental well-being in the general population
Better mood: Research shows that yoga can help those with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders manage their symptoms.
Reduced pain: Studies show that different styles of yoga including restorative yoga are helpful interventions for the management of musculoskeletal pain
Gentle on the body: Restorative yoga practices are gentle on the joints, and consistent practice can strengthen the connective tissues that surround the bones and joints.
1. Money - $10/person
2. Barter - Items or services mutually agreed upon that are traded without involving money
3. Commitment - Identify a very specific act or service you can provide to yourself, your family, or the community that will bring good into the world. This commitment must be shared with the instructor prior to the start of class.