Restorative

Restorative yoga is the art of doing less to receive more — a deeply nourishing practice that invites the body and mind to settle into stillness, release held tension, and activate the body's natural healing response. Unlike more dynamic styles of yoga, restorative practice relies on fully supported poses held for extended periods, often five to twenty minutes at a time. Practitioners use an abundance of props — blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps — to cradle the body so completely that no muscular effort is required. The result is a profound sense of ease and surrender that many describe as transformative, and that keeps students returning to their mats again and again, especially in times of stress, exhaustion, or recovery.