Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a calm and nurturing practice designed to help you slow down and fully rest. By using props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks, each pose is held comfortably for several minutes, allowing your body to relax deeply, your breath to soften, and your mind to find peaceful stillness. This practice creates a safe, supported environment where your entire system can let go completely.
When your body feels fully supported, your nervous system naturally shifts from a state of stress to calm, fostering healing and renewal.
Why Restorative Yoga Matters
In our fast-paced world, true rest often gets overlooked. Restorative Yoga provides a sanctuary where you can reconnect with yourself, release the burdens you’ve been carrying, and replenish your energy reserves. It offers a chance to feel grounded, refreshed, and balanced- both physically and mentally.
What to Expect in a Session
Sessions start with gentle grounding and breath awareness, then ease into a carefully guided sequence of supported poses. Each posture is set up for you to relax deeply, allowing plenty of time to settle into stillness. The pace is slow and soothing, often accompanied by soft music, quiet reflection, and sometimes gentle additions like Reiki, sound therapy, or breathwork for even deeper relaxation.
Benefits of Restorative Yoga
Significant reduction in stress and anxiety
Profound physical and mental relaxation
Support for recovery from fatigue and burnout
Gentle release of muscle tension and stiffness
Improved sleep quality
Enhanced body awareness and mindfulness
Emotional grounding and increased stability
My Approach
I honour Restorative Yoga as a sacred haven of stillness where you are completely supported, nurtured, and cared for. My deepest intention is for you to emerge feeling lighter, clearer, and profoundly refreshed—carrying this gentle sense of calm and harmony with you throughout your day.
FAQs
Do I need to be flexible to practice Restorative Yoga?
Absolutely not. This practice is designed to cultivate rest and support, welcoming every body regardless of flexibility or experience.
What should I wear?
Choose comfortable, warm layers that help you fully unwind. Since your body temperature may drop during deep relaxation, cozy clothing is key to staying comfortable.
Can I combine Restorative Yoga with other practices?
Yes! Restorative Yoga harmonizes beautifully with Reiki, breathwork, sound healing, meditation, and other holistic approaches—enhancing your overall experience and nourishment. My Rest and Reset offering combines each of these modalities.
How long does a typical session last?
Sessions usually range from 60 to 90 minutes, allowing ample time for deep relaxation and integration.
Is Restorative Yoga suitable for beginners or those with injuries?
Definitely. This gentle practice is accessible to all levels and can be tailored to accommodate physical limitations or recovery needs.
Will I fall asleep during the practice?
It’s common to feel deeply relaxed and even drift off—which is a sign of true rest. The goal is to reach a state of restful awareness that rejuvenates your body and mind.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
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