WHAT IS RESTORATIVE YOGA?

Restorative Yoga is a style of yoga that takes place mainly on the ground. Using various props for support, we lay in long held postures for anywhere between 5-15 minutes. Through this quiet practice, we will take 2 full hours to create opportunities to unravel and settle the nervous system which ultimately fosters internal space to relax and let go.

I AM NEW TO YOGA/I AM NEW TO THIS STYLE OF PRACTICE.

That’s cool. Restorative Yoga is a wonderful introduction to the practice. Since it occurs close the floor and is slow and steady it is great for most practitioners.

I DON’T HAVE ANY YOGA PROPS?!

Don’t stress! We will use couch cushions, books, towels, and other found household objects to substitute for proper yoga props if you don’t have them. Take a look at the list below and try to gather these objects prior to the start of class.

WHAT DO I NEED?

• A yoga mat

• 2 yoga blocks (or two thick books - think Harry Potter, old school dictionaries or William Shakespeare’s complete works)

• A yoga strap (or necktie, bathrobe belt, a regular belt, something that can hold a loop)

• 2 smaller couch cushions/pillows

• 2 thick blankets

• 2 bath towels

• A candle and lighter

• A smell that you love (this can be an essential oil, a favorite perfume, a live flower, etc.)

• A small sacred object that fits in the palm of your hand. (this can be literally anything: a photograph, a favorite token, something that holds some sort of personal or emotional value)

• Another book, large and flat (think coffee table book)

• A piece of fabric/cloth that is attractive to you (a scarf, a cloth napkin, a bandana, etc.)

• A portable speaker for music and the Spotify app (if available…)

HOW DO I SIGN UP?/WHAT IS THE COST?

The Zoom Link and Password are the same as for my Online Yoga Classes. The Zoom link is below. Please message me if you need the Password.

All my classes are Pay What You Can. The Suggested Donation for this workshop is $25.