Relaxation Pose is the more important shape in restorative yoga. If you have time for one yoga pose during your day, do this one. Relaxation pose lowers blood pressure and heart rate, enhances immunity, helps with insomnia, reduces fatigue, releases any muscular tension and can help manage chronic pain. This pose will neutralize energy inContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Relaxation Pose”
Category Archives: Restorative Yoga Poses
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Legs Up the Wall
Legs up the wall is an inversion that helps reverse the natural blood flow and pooling of blood in the feet. This pose can be practiced everyday and is beneficial to reduce fatigue and swelling in the legs and can be a nice relief after standing on your feet all day. This pose may helpContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Legs Up the Wall”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Supported Bound Angle
Supported Bound Angle Pose is a back bend that will increase the energy in the body. This position will open the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. The benefits the pose offers the areas restricted by sitting and standing are tremendous. Other benefits include helping those with high blood pressure, or breathing problems. Bound Angle can alsoContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Supported Bound Angle”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Reclined Hero’s Pose
Reclined Hero’s Pose is a back bend that will provide a generous stretch in the quadriceps, knees, and ankles. As a back bend, this pose will also open up the front upper chest to aid in creating space for the lungs to expand, can relieve indigestion and nausea by lifting the diaphragm, and may reduceContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Reclined Hero’s Pose”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Seated Forward Bend
Restorative Seated forward bend can improve digestion, reduce fatigue, and may lower blood pressure. This forward bend will provide a gentle stretch in the lower back and hamstrings. This pose is calming to the nervous system and will decrease energy in the body. Forward folds can be challenging to those with tight hamstrings or aContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Seated Forward Bend”