Restorative yoga is a gentle and relaxing style of yoga that is designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and increase feelings of well-being. It typically involves holding passive postures for several minutes at a time, often using props such as blankets, bolsters, and blocks to support the body and promote deep relaxation.
Child's pose, also known as Balasana, is a gentle yoga asana that involves sitting back on the heels and folding forward, resting the torso on the thighs and the forehead on the ground. It is a restorative pose that can help to calm the mind, reduce stress, and gently stretch the hips, thighs, and back.
Seated Cat Cow is a yoga asana that involves gently moving the spine between a rounded position and an arched position while seated in a comfortable cross-legged position. It is a gentle warm-up exercise that can help to increase flexibility in the spine and promote relaxation.
Supported Bridge Pose, also known as Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, is a yoga asana that involves lifting the hips while lying on the back and using props to support the body. It is a restorative pose that can help to relieve stress, calm the mind, and gently stretch the spine, chest, and hips.
Reclining Bound Angle Pose, also known as Supta Baddha Konasana, is a restorative yoga asana that involves reclining on the back while bringing the soles of the feet together and allowing the knees to fall to the sides. It is a gentle hip opener that can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Thread the Needle Pose, also known as Parsva Balasana, is a yoga asana that involves twisting the spine and stretching the shoulders and upper back. It is a gentle pose that can help to relieve tension in the neck and shoulders, and promote relaxation.
Supported Forward Fold, also known as Paschimottanasana, is a restorative yoga asana that involves folding forward while sitting and using props to support the body. It is a gentle pose that can help to calm the mind, relieve stress, and gently stretch the hamstrings, back, and shoulders.
