Restorative Yoga: Rest & Renewal

Unwind, release tension, and soothe your nervous system

Group Size: 6-10 participants
Duration: 6 weeks | 90-minute sessions

Discover that rest is not a luxury but biological necessity. Using extensive props for complete support, you'll hold 3-4 gentle shapes per session for 10-12 minutes each. This practice requires zero effort—gravity and props do everything while your nervous system shifts into deep restoration.

Based on B.K.S. Iyengar's therapeutic approach and informed by polyvagal theory, we create conditions for genuine rest that many bodies have forgotten how to access. Research suggests restorative practices may potentially lower cortisol levels and support the body's natural repair processes. During these extended holds, your brain's cleaning systems activate and stress response cycles can finally complete.

The program teaches you to recognize the difference between tension and relaxation, effort and ease, activation and true rest. You'll learn to use props creatively at home, making deep rest accessible without special equipment. This isn't meditation—it's conscious relaxation that welcomes whatever arises.

Perfect for: Chronic stress or pain, burnout recovery, shift workers, parents and caregivers, anyone learning rest is productive.