Today’s session zeroes in on Restorative Yoga and Deep Breathing, designed for relaxation and rejuvenation, employing gentle yoga poses and deep breathing to unwind, relieve stress, and bolster mental clarity.
Daily Benefits: This gentle form of yoga enhances flexibility, promotes deep relaxation, and supports mental health, making it a valuable practice for combating stress and fostering a state of calm and well-being.
Restorative Yoga Sequence:
Engage in each restorative yoga pose with the intention of releasing tension. Hold each pose for 3-5 minutes, focusing on deep, measured breaths to facilitate relaxation.
- Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Instructions: Kneel on the floor, touch your big toes together, sit on your heels, then separate your knees about as wide as your hips and lay your torso down between your thighs.
For instructional video, visit Child’s Pose. - Supported Bridge Pose
Instructions: Lie on your back, bend your knees and set your feet on the floor, heels as close to the sitting bones as possible. Exhale and lift your hips towards the ceiling, placing a yoga block or bolster under your sacrum for support.
For instructional video, visit Supported Bridge Pose. - Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)
Instructions: Sit closely against the wall, then gently lay back and extend your legs up the wall. Allow your arms to rest open at your sides.
For instructional video, visit Legs Up the Wall. - Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)
Instructions: Lie on your back, bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, letting your knees drop open to both sides. Support your knees with cushions if necessary.
For instructional video, visit Reclining Bound Angle Pose.
Deep Breathing Practice:
Guided Deep Breathing
Instructions: Find a comfortable seated or lying position. Close your eyes and focus on slow, deep breaths. Inhale through your nose, filling your lungs completely, and exhale slowly through your mouth. Continue for 5-10 minutes.
For instructional video, visit Guided Deep Breathing.
Today’s Restorative Yoga and Deep Breathing session is crafted to provide a sanctuary for physical and mental relaxation, promoting flexibility, stress relief, and mental clarity through gentle, focused action and intention.
