Savasana, the ending resting pose in most yoga classes, can conjure up all sorts of feelings. I would go as far to say that you either love it or hate it. How can one pose create such an emotional reaction? I would guess that those who hate it are challenged by the stillness and struggleContinue reading “Simplify Your Practice”
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Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Wide Legged Forward Fold
Forward folds can improve digestion, reduce fatigue, and may improve high blood pressure. Restorative forward folds help calm the autonomic nervous system and can help bring the energy down in the body. It’s important in forward folds to start the pose by lengthening in the lower back and can end with a slight rounding ofContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Wide Legged Forward Fold”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Reclining Twist
Twisting poses help to relieve any knots that have accumulated in the back due to physical, emotional, or mental tension and stress. Restorative twists help calm the nervous system and bring the energy down in the body. Benefits of this pose include improved vertebral joint flexibility, digestion, as well as circulation. You will feel aContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Reclining Twist”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Reverse Relaxation Pose
Reverse Relaxation pose is another option for your final savasana. It is designed to bring the energy down in the body and can assist in eliminating any vulnerability that may come from being face up. Reverse Relaxation is fairly easy to set up with minimal props. This pose is simply for rest and therefore youContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Reverse Relaxation Pose”
Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Child’s Pose
In Restorative Yoga, Child’s Pose can bring a sense of security as you wrap your body around the props. This pose leads the practitioner to more introversion(looking inward, reflection). It gently stretches the lower back through spine flexion, relieves shoulder tension, and can help with menstrual cramps or symptoms of menopause. This pose can helpContinue reading “Restorative Yoga Pose of the Week – Child’s Pose”