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Restorative Yoga 

9/26/2016

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This week in class we will be focusing on restorative yoga, a deeply serene and quiet practice which restores health and strength and gives a sense of harmony and stability to the mind and body. Poses are held for longer an​d are often supported by blocks, blankets, bolsters assisting the movement, alignment and extension of the body. The practitioner is able to fully let go in a relaxed manner (effortless effort) leading to a state where deep benefits can be received. The asanas are often arranged with the head the same level as the heart or the head below the heart which invites a quiet and calm state into the body and  mind.

During a restorative practice, as the student becomes more experienced, they learn to quietly withdraw the sense organs and observe the subtleties in the body and mind. In an Iyengar session a restorative practice can sometimes lead onto pranayama (breath work or observation of the breath) as the body and mind have been prepared for a deeper state. According to BKS Iyengar this practice “creates space inside the body and flushes out the impediments and clears the energy blocks and nervous system”. The beauty of a restorative practice is that is open to all.


The benefits of restorative yoga:

•  Helps to assist the healing of the body after illness by improving recovery time
•  Helps those with postural problems, or physical disabilities by correcting misalignments 
•   Improves vitality by removing  fatigue
•   Restores strength
 •  Helps with pain management
•   Improves sleep quality
•   Calms the nervous system
•   Gives a sense of relaxation, peace and well-being
•   Connects the mind, body and spirit and helps to develop self-awareness
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Alisa heden link
11/6/2017 02:22:41 am

Thanks for sharing nice post.

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11/22/2017 01:50:48 am

I have tried different types of yoga but not this one. It seems so interesting so I am looking forward to try this one. I am a very workaholic person and sometimes, it comes to a point where I don't get enough sleep. I always feel the urge to work on things even if it doesn't need much of my attention. I have read the benefits of restorative yoga so I would really give this one a try.

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    Hello I'm Adrienne 

    I help individuals connect to their inner wisdom and fully return to their bodies through Iyengar yoga, mindfulness, meditation, pain management, and holistic body work and energetic therapies. With 11 years of Yoga teaching experience, including 4-6 classes per week and weekly private sessions, along with 25 years of dedicated practice in yoga, breath work, and mindfulness, I bring extensive, embodied knowledge to my work. My expertise covers various movement modalities, massage therapies, and addressing both medical and therapeutic needs. I’ve also taught yoga for the Iyengar Long Covid medical study in collaboration with St. John’s University. My teaching is characterised by kindness, intuition, and a deep understanding of the body, mind, art and science behind each modality.

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