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Restorative Yoga is a calm, restful practice in
which simple postures are deepened and
intensified with time and breathing. A typical
90 minute Restorative class will utilize only
ten postures, permitting students to let their
breathing help gravity deeply open stubborn
areas of tension or long-term pain. This style
of Yoga makes use of props such as blocks,
straps, blankets, bolsters and wedges to
passively put the body in position to receive
the full healing power of the posture. This
class is ideal for the student recovering from
short or long-term injuries, or the student who
is managing a medical condition. Those
suffering from fibromyalgia, CFS, Lupus, and
insomnia have found it to be very beneficial.
It’s also a great class for every yoga student
who just wants to relax, be still, and let the
body find its own suppleness and peace. We
sometimes end this class with the practice of
Yoga Nidra, a profound relaxation meditation
that allows for the complete pause of one’s
identification to both body and mind, so that
the eternal qualities of life itself may become
luminous. The evening class is conducted by
candlelight.
If you have injuries or
medical issues, please see our note on
Physical Challenges. Also, read our
Special Note for Women
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