Step away from the busy activity of daily life and go inward. Restorative yoga is a practice which allows us to slow down and find stillness in each supported posture. This stillness and support allows the body to switch into the parasympathetic nervous system ease the sympathetic nervous system and so encourage a deep sense of wellbeing and calm.
The following are just some of the benefits of the practice.
*helps provide physical and mental balance *prevents stress and anxiety *helps to prepare the body for a deeper more restful sleep *Allows the body to release tension and strain *Refreshes the mind and the body
How to:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Practice each of these postures for up to 5 minutes each.
What you will need:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You will need a bolster, 2 pillows and a blanket.If you do not have a bolster you can use a thick rolled up blanket.
Enjoy!
Slow down,feel at ease.
Breathe calmly and steadily.
Move slowly and kindly.
Feel at ease.
Ana Maria
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