RESTORATIVE YOGA IRELAND
Restorative Yoga is restful yoga for stressful times
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Supported Butterfly
Using a bolster blanket & two blocks the body gently opening. A gentle back bend opens the internal organs, chest & shoulders, allowing better breathing, & benefits the hormonal system
Restorative Yoga calms the nervous system, balances the hormones, releases tension between the shoulder blades, opens the chest & lungs benefiting breathing.
Restorative Yoga - Instant Maui
simply place legs on chair with heels highter than feet, can be practiced on chair, sofa or bed, effect relaxation instantly
Restorative Yoga, Supported Child Pose
Legs Up the Wall Pose - Viparita Karani
Place bolster approximately 4 to 6 inches away the wall. Place right hip against the wall while sitting on the right end of the bolster.* Next, exhale and roll back swinging the legs up the wall and slowly lower the back toward the floor. (This is a slow and controlled movement.) Remember to use bent elbows for support as you lower the back to the floor. The bolster should be situated underneath the lumbar spine, the key is comfort, the tailbone can occupy some of the space between the bolster and the wall. Cushions & Folded blankets work well for pose also. Do not practice this pose if you have hiatal hernia, over 3 months pregnant, sciatica. Benefits: reduces swelling in legs, slows the heart rate so can help with mild hypertension
Restorative Supported Child Pose
Restorative Supported Butterfly with two bolsters
Restorative Opening & Support of the Head with hips elevated on bolster
Restorative Yoga Props to Support the body
Restorative Supported inversion Opening Shoulders
Restorative Side Lying Stretch
Restorative Support Savasana
Restorative Supported Bridge
Using a simple block under sacrum to lift hips, creating a supported back bend to open chest & shoulders
Restorative Mountain Brook
Supported with bolsters & blankets the body gently unfolds over the props opening the chest & shoulders
