
Demonstrate a supported breathing pose using a bolster and blankets to elevate the pelvis, align the spine, and practice three-part breathing from belly to collarbone.
Practice a side lying stretch that targets the intercostal muscles to improve breathing and expand the upper lung, starting with 30 seconds per side and gradually increasing as comfortable.
Adapt the sideline stretch for taller bodies with two bolsters or blankets. Lie on the right side, breathe deeply, rotate the upper arm to release the shoulder, then switch sides.
Demonstrates a supportive relaxation pose with a chest elevation, blankets, and a bolster to release the low back, open the shoulders, and guide breath toward deeper relaxation.
Restorative Breathing for Relaxation and Rejuvenation is a balanced sequence of restorative breathing poses for relief of stress, anxiety and tension. This course offers complete video instructions for each pose of the sequence. The use of props for each pose is shown in detail so that anyone, regardless of previous experience, can follow and experience the transformative effect and deep relaxation that restorative yoga has to offer.
Yoga teachers will learn to assist students in restorative breathing poses; including assisting in prop set up, modifications and adjustments for each student's individual needs.
This course is offered by Satya Greenstone. In the Tradition and Lineage of Sri Swami Satchidananda; Satya has been practicing and teaching yoga for 49 years.
Restore yourself to your natural state of balance through the gentle supported poses of Restorative Breathing for Relaxation and Rejuvenation