We live in a predominantly fast paced, multitasking culture bombarded by technology that has become central to our lives, available and beckoning us 24/7. We are constantly in "doing" mode often distracted, exhausted and although connected to our devices, we are disconnected from ourselves. This results in unhealthy stress that has a negative impact on our physical, mental and emotional well being. Restorative yoga is a practice of undoing and letting go offering the opportunity to deeply relax both body and mind.

In a Restorative practice, postures are held and supported using props like blankets, bolster, blocks and pillows and combined with calming breath exercises to allow gradual release of physical energy and effort. When we let go of physical effort and muscle tension we begin to move toward a more relaxed state. Our nervous system switches gears from "on the go" mode to "rest and digest" mode. We are then in a place where we can receive the gift of simply "being" rather than "doing".

Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:15 pm

This 75 minute class is mainly a floor-based practice with a few standing flow sequences. The first half of the class engages the body in breath work, gentle stretching and movement. The remainder of the class is a series of postures each held for several minutes with the support of bolsters, blankets and blocks. This allows for a gradual release of physical tension, a letting go of effort and an invitation to “undo”. There is a short guided body scan meditation making this practice relaxing, balancing and restorative for both the body and mind.

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This practice is heavily "prop based". Here is a helpful tutorial on how to make your own props from items in your linen closet.