Rest, digest, and relax with Elevated Prone Twist Pose – the perfect restorative yoga pose for the holiday season! This time of year, we could all use a little stress relief! That’s why restorative yoga is so helpful around the holidays. Elevated Prone Twist Pose – also known as Supported Belly Down Twist or simply […]
Relieve back pain, relax, refresh, and restore with Supported Bridge Pose… Supported Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) is a restorative yoga variation of Bridge Pose that uses yoga blocks or a very firm bolster to support the sacrum and allow you to relax more fully in the pose. This position allows the spine to be extended […]
Give yourself comfort and support in Supported Child’s Pose… Supported Child’s Pose is a restorative version of Child’s Pose that soothes stress and anxiety. This protective supported pose shields the vital energy centers of the body and gives us the confidence to relax and let go of stress, overwhelm, and anything that may be weighing […]
This simple but powerful pose can provide dozens of benefits to yogis of all levels. Here’s why Supine Spinal Twist Pose is so awesome, and how to do it… Supine Spinal Twist Pose (Supta Matsyendrasana), also known as Reclined Spinal Twist, Supine Twist Pose, or Reclined Lord of the Fishes Pose, is a gentle beginner […]
Feeling low-energy, ill, or stuck in bed? Try these gentle restorative yoga poses you can do in bed… Sometimes there are days when you just can’t seem to get out of bed… Whether you’re living with chronic fatigue syndrome, are recovering from surgery, or have another illness that causes extreme fatigue, sometimes it just seems […]
Release, relax, and give your body some gentle care with this 30-minute restorative Yin Yoga class… I don’t know about you, but sometimes in the cold, dark days of winter I just want to relax and stretch rather than do a hard, energetic workout. This week’s workout is a restorative Yin Yoga practice that is […]
Stretch tight hips and relieve back pain with Pigeon Pose – a deep beginner-to-intermediate stretch pose. Ahhh, Pigeon Pose… This is one of my all-time favorite yoga poses! Anyone who spends a lot of time seated or working at a desk will likely love this pose’s ability to stretch those tight hips and relieve back […]
Try these simple yoga poses with a friend for a bonding and relaxing experience. We often think of yoga as a solo activity. Even if we participate in a class with others, we are usually focused on ourselves, and our own process of self-development through the practice. However, there is something to be said for […]
Relax and rejuvenate after the busy holiday season with this restorative and calming winter yoga sequence. The holidays seem to get busier every year, and when they’re over, we are faced with the prospect of several more dreary months of winter. If you’re feeling a bit run down or depressed this time of year, you’re […]
