Description
Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe restorative yoga. As the name suggests, this style of yoga “restores” the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance. Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. This yoga class is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. A key feature in restorative yoga is the use of props such as blocks, bolsters, or blankets. The props help you hold passive poses for longer without exerting or tiring out your muscles. It also allows you to feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your experience with yoga. No yoga experience required however participants must be able to get up and down from the mat/floor. We recommend dressing in warm layers or bringing a blanket and socks to this class. Please bring your own yoga mat and if you have a bolster you wish to bring you are welcome to bring it, however, we do provide these to participants.