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R e s t o r a t i v e  Y o g a

Restore and reclaim your natural vitality

Restorative yoga is for anyone looking to fully recharge, rest and reset. Its gentle nature makes it an excellent choice whether you're new to yoga or just looking to experience a calming, stress-reducing practice. You do not have to practice yoga to enjoy this deeply relaxing and easy to navigate class. 
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Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation and release. Restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and encourages a long steady breath, where your awareness is encouraged to go in and feel. 
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Unlike more active yoga styles you can expect to hold a pose for 5 minutes or more, only practicing a handful of poses in one session.
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What is restorative yoga?
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Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe restorative yoga. At its core, restorative yoga is a practice of passive healing. 
This yoga style is known for its ability to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the “rest and digest” part of your nervous system that helps keep basic functions working as they should. 
As the name suggests, this style of yoga “restores” the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance. 

By allowing time for longer asanas (postures or poses) and deeper breathing, restorative yoga helps elicit the relaxation responseTrusted Source. This response can help slow breathing, reduce blood pressure, and produce a feeling of calm and increased well-being. 
A key feature in restorative yoga is the use of props such as blocks, bolsters, or blankets. The props help you hold passive poses for longer without exerting or tiring out your muscles. It also allows you to feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your experience with yoga. 
And, since you’re encouraged to relax fully in the pose while focusing on your breath, restorative yoga allows you to release tension in your muscles for longer periods without discomfort.

What are the benefits ?

  • Relaxes your mind and body
  • Soothes the nervous system
  • Enhances your mood, promotes relaxation
  • Reduces chronic pain
  • Improves sleep
  • Improves well-being
  • May lower stress levels
  • less fatigue
  • Gentle on your body and is often recommended for people with acute or chronic injuries.
  • Works as part of an overall treatment plan for those suffering with challenging health conditions
  • Safe to perform during pregnancy.
  • Restorative yoga is easy to modify and safe to practice during pregnancy. 
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