Restorative Yoga for Stress Relief

This documents explains what restorative yoga is and how it benefits your body.

In this video you will find gentle restorative yoga postures that help to open the heart and lungs. The body will soften into the support of many props to induce the relaxation response and creating a sense of loving kindness.

If you are new to restorative yoga I recommend reading the Restorative Yoga document before trying this video.

Suggested props: 2-3 blankets, 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 bolster

Use this video as a way to get in touch with your physical body, scanning each inch of it exploring the colors, tensions, openness, and thoughts as they come up along the way. The beginning, middle, and end are in savasana (corpse pose), so enjoy the rest and explore!

Suggested props: 1 blanket

This video is an introduction to Nadhi Shodhana or Alternate nostril breathing. This style of breathing helps to balance the nervous system and can help reduce stress.

You can practice seated in virasana (hero pose) or suhkasana (cross legged seated posture).

After the restorative yoga videos sit with your journal and write down some of your observances from the sessions.

This summarizes what restorative yoga is and offers a daily evening resotrative practice.