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”
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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”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Side Lying Stretch(Banana)
Side-Lying Stretch or “Banana” pose is a more active pose than the side-lying relaxation pose. This position stretches the intercostal muscles which may help improve respiration and can aid in long-term breathing issues such as asthma. Side-lying stretch may also relieve minor back aches. This pose will increase energy in the body. Always advise yourContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Side Lying Stretch(Banana)”