If you already do yoga, you’ll know how good it can make you feel. Calm yet focused, relaxed yet energised, strong yet supple. Restorative yoga can deepen these rewards and, incredibly, you barely need to move a muscle!
If you already do yoga, you’ll know how good it can make you feel. Calm yet focused, relaxed yet energised, strong yet supple. Restorative yoga can deepen these rewards and, incredibly, you barely need to move a muscle! In Restorative yoga, demanding poses and dynamic sequences are replaced by simple, supported poses that enable deep, profound rest. Not only do the poses feel blissfully relaxing. By slowing down your breath, lowering your heart rate and quieting your mind, Restorative yoga triggers physiological processes that restore, heal and rejuvenate body and mind. This tried-and-tested therapy is proven to ease stress, beat back pain, improve breathing problems and aid digestion, among many benefits. And, the best thing about Restorative yoga? Anyone can do it whatever their age, fitness level or state of…
Restorative yoga is the perfect way to rest and heal your body. And with this expert guide you can practise it safely and simply in the comfort of your own home. Once you’ve got the foundations in place, you can do the poses and simple sequences anytime you want to release tension, ease stress and restore your body and mind. Add some simple breathing and meditation techniques, and you have a complete, home-healing practice. The poses might look complicated but with the expert, step-by-step guides, they’ll soon become second nature. To get maximum benefits, work your way through the book, from start to finish. Once you’ve learnt the basic principles and techniques, you can dip in and out to choose poses and sequences to suit your goals, or tailor your…
When was the last time you truly relaxed? Perhaps it was during your last holiday, daydreaming in a hammock while soothed by the sound of the waves. Or when you walked through the countryside, immersed in the beauty of nature. Sadly, these experiences are rare these days, thanks to our busy, 24/7 lifestyles. All too often, we simply collapse on the sofa, turn on the TV, scroll through social media or open a bottle of wine – habits that ultimately do little to ease stress and fatigue, instead putting more pressure on our bodies and minds. It’s no wonder we rarely feel fully rested. YOGIC SOLUTIONS This is where yoga can help. The ancient system of mind and body exercise can help you discover the true meaning of relaxation. If…
‘Do you recall feeling so comfortable in your own skin you hardly noticed your physical body? And what about that laid-back feeling of watching everything from a distance with a big smile on your face, knowing beyond a doubt that everything is okay, exactly as it is? In this state, you know that life is just as it is; there is nothing to accept or reject. Do you remember what it’s like to rest in your true nature? To know you are not separate from life, any more than the air in a balloon is different from the air surrounding it, or the wave is separate from the sea? The true meaning of yoga is to experience union. To see through the illusion of being a separate being. To see…
Spend several minutes relaxing in a Restorative yoga pose and magic starts to happen. As your brain registers that you’re safe and secure, chemical and physical reactions start to occur in your body that initiate rest, recovery and healing. And all you need do is relax and effortlessly enjoy the experience. Benefits at a glance > DEEPLY RELAXES YOUR BODY > CALMS YOUR MIND > RELEASES MUSCULAR TENSION, IMPROVING FLEXIBILITY > STRENGTHENS YOUR BODY’S HEALING ABILITIES > BALANCES YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM > BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNITY > DEVELOPS FEELINGS OF ABUNDANCE AND COMPASSION 1 IT REDUCES STRESS We’re all familiar with symptoms of stress – a speeding heart, tight breath, nagging anxiety and fitful sleep. When you’re feeling under pressure, your brain triggers a stress response in your body, activating the…
Like all forms of yoga, the beauty of Restorative yoga is that you can fit it into your daily life, practising at home whenever you need and tailoring your sessions to suit your goals. In this section, you’ll find all the expert advice you need to set up a safe, effective home yoga practice. Learn which yoga props you’ll need – and how to use them – and pick up top tips from the pros on how to get more from your practice. Read these pages first before you try the moves, to ensure you enjoy your sessions to the max.…
