Restorative Yoga

This class is a restful practice that is all about slowing down, opening your body through passive postures, using supports such as yoga blocks, pillows, blankets and bolsters for minimal effort and enhanced ease. Through the use of props for support, many of the postures or shapes feel almost effortless, and for maximum benefit are each held for an average of 5 minutes to allow you sink into it. Optional warm face towels and gentles assists offered during Savasana, final rest. “When the body enters a state of relaxation, the mind can also consciously relax as tension is released from both body and mind. The only work that’s required on your part during a restorative yoga practice is to focus on your breath and become aware of any sensations or thoughts that may arise. Restorative Yoga can offer opportunities to allow your nervous system to reset and enter into “parasympathetic” mode for optimal relaxation (rest & digest).”