Category Archives: Yoga

Katie’s Bookshelf: Relax and Renew by Judith Hanson Lasater

I just completed Level 1 training of Judith Hanson Lasater’s Relax and Renew: Learning to Teach Restorative Yoga so it’s fitting to review the book.  This is the book for all things restorative yoga.  She provides information on the benefits of this type of yoga and a thorough explanation on all of the props usedContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Relax and Renew by Judith Hanson Lasater”

Lasater Yoga’s 21-Day Savasana Intensive – My thoughts

I recently completed Lasater Yoga’s 21-day Savasana Intensive.  Seems strange that Savasana(relaxation) and intensive can go in the same sentence huh?  Well THEY DO!  Savasana can be one of if not the most difficult poses in yoga.  “Why?  You just lie on the floor?”  Well yes.  That’s where the real work happens.  Not the outerContinue reading “Lasater Yoga’s 21-Day Savasana Intensive – My thoughts”

Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is best described as “conscious relaxation.”  This type of yoga is the most effective in calming and relaxing the body which in turn, relaxes and settles the mind.  So often our bodies operate from the sympathetic nervous system which is responsible for keeping us alert as well as preparing for incoming stressors.  ThisContinue reading “Restorative Yoga”

Katie’s Bookshelf: Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by Emerson & Hopper

Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by David Emerson and Elizabeth Hopper is a must read for anyone looking to use yoga in the healing process from trauma.  Whether you are a survivor, mental health therapist, or a yoga instructor, this book has such valuable information.  This book is accessible to any of the above groups ofContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by Emerson & Hopper”