Yoga For Relaxation
Relax and feel restored with this Yoga For Relaxation course.
Classes Available
Intermediate
Restorative Chest Opening Poses – Weekly Intermediate Class 82
30 MinFocus
This weeks intermediate class includes a range of restorative chest opening poses. The class is completed within a 30 minute period and will be an ideal boost during times of low energy. The sequence can easily fit into a busy...
Key Poses
Upaashrayi upavista konasana, purvottanasana, setu bandha sarvangasana
Equipment
Mat, 2 chairs, 2 bolsters, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Intermediate
Wall Support Standing Poses To Combat Low Energy – Weekly Intermediate Class 80
40 MinFocus
Standing poses can leave you feeling energised, but are not always well suited to times when you are feeling tired or low in energy. They are not poses that naturally help to preserve energy. This class adapts a full sequence...
Key Poses
trikonasana, virabhadrasana II, parsvakonasana, ardha chandrasana, parivrtta trikonasana, parivrtta ardha chandrasana, parsvottanasana, virabhadrasana I, prasarita padottanasana.
Equipment
Mat, blanket, 2 blocks.
Intermediate
Restorative Poses In 45 Minutes – Weekly Intermediate Class 70
45 MinFocus
This weeks class puts some of the main Iyengar Yoga restorative poses into a sequence that is completed within 45 minutes. It contains classic chest opening poses like setu bandha sarvangasana, and rejuvenating inversions such as viparita karani. Breath awareness...
Key Poses
Setu bandha sarvangasana, viparita dandasana, viparita karani, savasana
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Intermediate
Adding Inversions To Restorative Poses – Weekly Intermediate Class 67
55 MinFocus
This is the last in our series of classes combining inversions with the main groups of yoga poses. In this class inversions are built into a sequence that also contains some of the more commonly practiced restorative poses. Techniques from...
Key Poses
Adho mukha vrksasana, sirsasana, sarvangasana, setu bandha sarvangasana, viparita karani
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Intermediate
Yoga Poses To Relieve Stress – Weekly Intermediate Class 62
55 MinFocus
This weeks class contains poses that help to combat stress. The sequence focusses on restorative yoga poses that promote relaxation and breath awareness. Poses to soften, and open your hips and groins, are combined with reclining chest opening poses. The...
Key Poses
supta baddha konasana, viparita karani, setu bandha sarvangasana
Equipment
Mat, chair, 2 bolsters, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Intermediate
Relaxation in 25 Minutes – Weekly Intermediate Class 46
25 MinFocus
This class consists of just three poses. Supta baddha konasana, setu bandha sarvangasana and viparita karani are all key poses in the Iyengar Yoga restorative repertoire. Each one will help to calm your nervous system, combat stress and promote relaxation....
Key Poses
Supta baddha konasana, setu bandha sarvangasana, viparita karani
Equipment
Mat, bolster, 3 blankets, belt
Course Overview
Description
Relax and feel restored with this Yoga For Relaxation course. Prioritise your health and wellbeing as you are guided through a range of complementary restorative Iyengar 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 classes in this course are of varying length so that you can easily fit a lesson into a busy schedule, or spend more time on your self-care when you have an opportunity. You will learn how to correctly use props to support your body in a range of rejuvenating positions. Supported chest opening in particular will assist your focus on breath awareness and feelings of relaxation.
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
- Anyone wanting to focus on self-care and finding balance in life
Ideally, some prior experience with Iyengar yoga is desirable prior to commencing this course (for example, completion of the Yoga Selection Beginners Program or something similar).
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. Classes can be used before bedtime to assist with sleep. 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 for practitioners at the intermediate level or above
- 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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