Discover restorative yoga – the perfect solution for deep relaxation of your body and mind. This gentle form of yoga is specifically designed to focus on relaxation, rejuvenation, and releasing tension. In this blog article, we will delve into the remarkable benefits of restorative yoga and introduce you to our comprehensive ten-part online Restorative Yoga yoga course available on yogaselection.com.
Restorative Yoga Poses for Profound Relaxation:
Restorative yoga poses are designed to induce a sense of profound relaxation, both physically and mentally. By identifying and diffusing tension stored in different areas of your body, these poses offer a soothing and stress-relieving experience. Additionally, they can help you feel rejuvenated, leaving you with a renewed sense of energy.
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Improving Breath Awareness:
As you progress in your restorative yoga practice, you will naturally enhance your breath awareness. Our Restorative Yoga course includes dedicated pranayama classes. Pranayama is the practice of controlling and regulating the breath to enhance vitality and achieve a balanced state of being.
Optimising Prop Usage for Enhanced Comfort:
Our online course not only focuses on the poses but also teaches you how to optimise prop usage. By learning the correct use of props in various restorative yoga poses, you can comfortably support your body for extended periods, ensuring a deeply relaxing experience.
B.K.S. Iyengar’s Influence on Restorative Yoga: Prop Usage and Therapeutic Benefits
Restorative yoga owes much of its development and influence to the teachings of the renowned yoga master, B.K.S. Iyengar. His innovative approach to yoga, particularly the use of props, has significantly impacted the practice of restorative yoga. Iyengar’s emphasis on alignment, precision, and therapeutic benefits has paved the way for the incorporation of supportive props, such as bolsters, blankets, and chairs, to create a more nurturing and restorative experience. By integrating Iyengar’s principles into restorative yoga, practitioners can now enjoy a practice that not only promotes deep relaxation but also offers therapeutic benefits for the body and mind.
Class 1: Rejuvenating Practice for Energy Preservation:
Begin your restorative yoga journey with our rejuvenating Class 1. This practice opens your chest and frees up your hips while maximising space around the abdominal region. It’s the perfect choice when you’re feeling tired or low in energy. With step-by-step instructions on prop usage, this class will effectively combat fatigue.
Class 2: Restorative Yoga for Mind, Body, and Breath:
In Class 2 of our online course, we combine restorative yoga poses with pranayama. Experience the restoration of strength, health, and well-being as you enjoy supported poses, therapeutic poses, and reclining chest-opening poses. This class also facilitates breath awareness and introduces you to the practice of pranayama.
Class 3: Yoga for Stress Relief:
When stress and anxiety overwhelm you, Class 3 of our course offers a 45-minute session dedicated to stress relief. Supported inversions and restorative chest-opening poses calm your nervous system and release tension from the diaphragm region. This class is ideal for those looking to unwind and find solace during the weekend or breaks from work.
Class 4: Restorative Forward Bends:
If you’re seeking physical and mental relaxation, Class 4 focuses on supported standing poses and calming forward bends. With the help of props like bolsters and chairs, you can comfortably remain in these rejuvenating poses for extended periods, allowing for reduced muscular effort and a soothing experience.
Class 5: Restorative Yoga for Deep Sleep:
Struggling with insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns? Our Class 5 sequence offers a selection of relaxing restorative poses to help you achieve a deep and restful sleep. These poses not only relieve stress but also calm the mind, addressing the common challenges of falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early.
Class 6: Pranayama and Breath Awareness:
Embark on a journey of breath exploration in Class 6. Starting with restorative poses like supta baddha konasana and setu bandha sarvangasana, you’ll prepare your chest for reclining and seated pranayama. The class gradually progresses from basic breath observation to techniques like ujjayi pranayama and viloma pranayama. These practices not only have a calming effect but can also energise and leave you feeling balanced and focused.
Class 7: Yoga and Pranayama for Stress and Anxiety Relief:
Reduce stress and anxiety with Class 7, which guides you through breath-related yoga poses and basic pranayama. Supported forward bends calm your nervous system, while chest-opening poses allow you to observe your breath. This class includes classic restorative poses like viparita karani and setu bandha sarvangasana.
Class 8: Forward Bends and Restorative Yoga:
Discover the restorative power of forward bends in Class 8. This session demonstrates various ways to incorporate forward bends into your restorative yoga practice. Using a chair to open your chest and enhance breath awareness, this class helps preserve energy and soothe the nervous system, combating stress and anxiety.
Class 9: Restorative Yoga and Pranayama for Relaxation:
Relax your body and mind with Class 9, featuring classic restorative poses such as supta baddha konasana, viparita karani, and setu bandha sarvangasana. These poses prepare you for the pranayama practices that follow, highlighting the connection between breath awareness in asanas and pranayama techniques.
Class 10: Restorative Yoga with Cross Bolster Setup:
In the final class of our online course, explore a variety of commonly practiced restorative yoga poses using a “cross bolster” setup. This class incorporates supported standing poses, emphasising energy preservation, and encourages deep relaxation through the correct usage of props. It offers a soothing experience for the nervous system while promoting stillness, clarity, and overall well-being.
Embark on a Restorative Yoga Journey
Restorative yoga is a powerful practice that allows you to experience deep relaxation, release tension, and restore your energy levels. By joining our ten-part online course on yogaselection.com, you can delve into the world of restorative yoga, learning not only the poses but also the art of breath awareness and prop optimisation.
Whether you seek stress relief, improved sleep, enhanced breath awareness, or an overall sense of well-being, our comprehensive course has something to offer. Soothe your body, calm your mind, and rejuvenate your spirit through the transformative power of restorative yoga. Begin your journey today and experience the profound benefits it has to offer.
To access the full course and dive deeper into restorative yoga, visit yogaselection.com and explore our “Restorative Yoga” online course.
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