Restorative Yoga

It's a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. Restorative Yoga is known for its relaxing, calming, and healing effects.

It uses props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters to support your body so you can relax. In Restorative Yoga, a pose is held for a longer duration varying from 5 minutes to 20. 

Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe restorative yoga. The three pillars of this type of yoga are: OBSERVATION, SUPPORT and COMPASSION. 

Health Benefits of Restorative Yoga

  • Relaxes your mind and body
  • Soothes the nervous system. Restorative yoga helps shift the balance from your fight-or-flight response (sympathetic nervous system) to your relaxation response, or the parasympathetic nervous system.
  • Enhances your mood. Yoga promotes relaxation and deep breathing, which may reduce depressive symptoms.
  • Reduces chronic pain
  • Improves sleep
  • Improves well-being
  • Gentle on your body. Restorative yoga is generally safe and often recommended for people with acute or chronic injuries.
  • Works as part of an overall treatment plan for chronic health conditions
  • Safe to perform during pregnancy