
Join me THIS Sunday (April 10) for a Restorative Yoga Class. Class is online, LIVE and interactive so all you need to be wtih me is a computer and internet. More info and to register.
(Reposting this in honor of my workshop! Would love to have you!)
In our stressed-out, fast-paced, frenetic world, what we all need more of is Restorative Yoga. What is it, you say? My husband describes it as the "Bubble Bath" of Yoga classes and that about sums it up. As the image the photo here conjures up, Restorative Yoga is relaxing, supportive, calming, peaceful. Students do a series of yoga poses completely supported by blankets, bolsters, and blocks. Eyes are covered to create an even more serene inner world. Restorative Yoga gives us much needed time to disconnect from our busy lifestyle but it is more than a break we receive. The real benefit of this type of yoga is the break it gives our nervous system.
The nervous system is your operating system. Your brain and spinal column comprise central nervous system and those two treasures take care of everything in your body. When we are feeling stressed, hurried, overwhelmed, we are keeping the nervous system on high alert -- working over time. Here's what is truly shocking, unless we do something on a regular basis to counter the high alert, they will continue to work overtime even when you are feeling less overwhelmed. When you are on high alert, secondary systems in your body, such as the immune, reproductive and digestive systems take a back seat. That is why you get sick, have a hard time getting pregnant and/or suffer from IBS, heart burn, acid reflux, ulcers, etc etc etc!
What to Expect: You will do about 5-8 poses, depending on how long the class is. Each pose will be held at least 10 min and up to 20 min. Sometimes instructors will guide you through breathing exercises or visualizations to help you relax, other times they will be silent. I like to do a bit of both, beginning class with more guidance and ending in more silence, as students relax and unwind.
What to Bring: Restorative yoga is a prop-heavy class. You need at least two firm blankets and preferrably three. You will also want a comfy blanket to cover yourself and a block and strap. You will also want to be dressed warmly in comfie clothes. You cool as you relax as the blood moves from the extremities to the internal organs of your body and you need to be warm to physiologically relax so be sure you dress in layers. Your hands and feet especially need to be warm. Some of my students even wear soft gloves or mittens to help.
Restorative Yoga helps you relax, unwind, and reset your nervous system. You will be pampered, filled up, restored, renewed, rejuvenated. You will sleep better than you ever have in your life...is there a better reason to practice it! :-)
Two ways to do Restorative Yoga with ME!
- In-Person: If you live in the Twin Cities area, study wth me in person!
- LIVE, online, interactive: I am starting online, LIVE, interactive, monthly Restorative Yoga sessions beginning in April. Join me at www.Physiic.com.
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Restorative Yoga
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