Restorative Yoga – Series Two
Relax and feel restored with this 10-part Restorative Yoga course.
Classes Available
Advanced
Ujjayi Pranayama – Weekly Advanced Class 276
60 MinFocus
This 60 minute video explores restorative yoga poses and pranayama. The class includes classic restorative poses such as supta baddha konasana, viparita karani and setu bandha sarvangasana. These poses help to relax your body, open your chest and create a...
Key Poses
Ujjayi inhalation and exhalation.
Equipment
Mat, bolster, 3 blankets, block, belt.
Advanced
Forward Bends & Restorative Yoga – Weekly Advanced Class 261
65 MinFocus
Forward bends and restorative yoga. This week’s class features a variety of different ways in which forward bends can be used in a restorative yoga sequence. In addition to helping you to preserve energy, this class uses a chair to...
Key Poses
Janu sirsasana, triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana, chair sarvangasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 or 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Yoga For Stress & Anxiety – Weekly Advanced Class 244
80 MinFocus
Yoga and pranayama to help combat stress and anxiety. This class guides you through a series of breath related yoga poses and basic pranayama. In addition to reducing stress and anxiety the class will also help to rejuvenate depleted energy...
Key Poses
Viparita karani, setu bandha sarvangasana, savasana, ujjayi pranayama.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 bolsters, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Yoga For Menstruation – Weekly Advanced Class 236
75 MinFocus
Yoga for menstruation. In this class we are featuring a sequence of poses that are commonly practiced by women from the Iyengar method during menstruation. It includes restorative poses that help to relax the abdominal region and soothe the nervous...
Key Poses
Supported standing poses, supported forward bends, reclining restorative poses.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 bolster, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Pranayama – Weekly Advanced Class 232
75 MinFocus
This class features pranayama and breath awareness. It begins with restorative poses such as supta baddha konasana, setu bandha sarvangasana and viparita karani to open your chest and prepare you for a session of both reclining and seated pranayama. Once...
Key Poses
Viparita karani, setu bandha sarvangasana, ujjayi pranayama, viloma pranayama.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 bolsters, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Restorative Chair Yoga – Weekly Advanced Class 229
55 MinFocus
Restorative chair yoga. This sequence features a variety of chest opening restorative poses. The class will be great for helping you to relax and de-stress. It might be that you practice these poses because you are feeling lower in energy....
Key Poses
Supta baddha konasana, purvottanasana, viparita dandasana, niralamba sarvangasana, savasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 bolsters, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Yoga For Sleep – Weekly Advanced Class 215
50 MinFocus
This class features a selection of relaxing restorative poses to help you get a deep and restful sleep. The sequence is designed to be suitable for practicing late in the evening or even directly before bedtime. It contains poses that...
Key Poses
Supta baddha konasana, supported purvottanasana, chair sarvangasana, setu bandha sarvangasana, viparita karani, savasana.
Equipment
Mat, 2 chairs, 2 bolsters, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Restorative Forward Bends – Weekly Advanced Class 204
65 MinFocus
Restorative forward bends. Here is a sequence of supported standing poses and calming forward bends to help you physically and mentally relax. Props such as bolsters and chairs assist you to remain for extended periods of time, with reduced muscular...
Key Poses
Parsvottanasana, parivrtta trikonasana, janu sirsasana, upavista konasana, triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blankets, belt.
Advanced
Yoga For Stress Relief – Weekly Advanced Class 200
45 MinFocus
Yoga for stress relief. This 45 minute class features supported inversions and restorative chest opening poses. The sequence will help to calm your nervous system and release tension from the diaphragm region. It will be well suited to times when...
Key Poses
Viparita karani.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced
Restorative and Pranayama – Weekly Advanced Class 197
80 MinFocus
Body, mind and breath. This class on features restorative yoga and pranayama. It will help you to restore strength, health and well being. The class includes supported poses, therapeutic poses and reclining chest opening poses to help promote relaxation and...
Key Poses
Setu bandha sarvangasana, viparita karani, savasana.
Equipment
Mat, bolster, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Course Overview
Description
Release, relax and rejuvenate as you explore key aspects of restorative yoga and pranayama with this comprehensive 10-class course. Prioritise your health and wellbeing as you are guided through a range of complementary restorative yoga sequences that will soothe your nervous system. These lessons focus on supporting you so that you can learn to relax and let go of tension in your body and your mind. With regular practice, restorative yoga can be a powerful tool for reducing stress. It also helps you to rebalance during times when you are feeling lower in energy and needing to rejuvenate. The 10 classes in this course focus on key areas of restorative yoga at the advanced level. This includes pranayama in both reclining and seated positions.
Who is this course for?
- Individuals suffering from stress, muscle tension, anxiety, illness or low energy levels
- Those looking to deepen their understanding of this relaxing and restoring aspect of Iyengar yoga
- Those wanting to deepen their understanding of Pranayama
- Anyone wanting to focus on self-care and finding balance in life
- This is an advanced course. To practice at this level, in general, at least two years of Iyengar yoga experience is recommended.
How will this course help?
Restorative yoga is stress relieving. This course will help you to slow down – bringing stillness and clarity to your mind, whilst soothing and calming your nervous system. Some of the classes can be used before bedtime to assist with sleep. Others will be well suited to early morning practice. They can also be used to restore balance whilst recovering from illness or injury.
What do I get from this course?
- A comprehensive and structured approach to restorative yoga and pranayama for practitioners at the advanced level
- Essential foundations and key principles clearly communicated to help you go further on your yoga journey
- Step by step tracking of your progression through the course
- Email reminders to help keep you motivated and on track
- Email support from your teacher
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