Introduction to Restorative yoga
- How Restorative Yoga was developed
- Restorative Yoga as a counter-cultural yoga practice
- RY as the practice of “Being”
- The Benefits of RY and how to apply them to daily life
- The pillars of Restorative Yoga
The practice of RY and the 8 limbs in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra
- Restorative Yoga floor-orientated poses and Yin Yoga Poses
- Description and daily practice: Forward bends, back bends, twists, side bends, inversions
- Own practice and the understanding of the body-mind system
The use of “props” in Restorative Yoga and its modifications
- Understanding of the use of props in RY
- The use of props adapted to different body structures and needs
- The use of props as a “message” to the nervous system
Breathing exercises in a Restorative Yoga
- Practice support the holding of the poses and the cleansing process
- Pranayama during the practice of RY
- “Sigh” breath and its benefits
- Anxiety, stress, and the practice of “sigh” breath
Mindfulness is the meaning of letting go during the RY poses
- Theory and practice of Mindfulness
- The meaning of letting go
- The connection between Mindfulness & letting go in the practice of RY
Meditation and Meditation techniques
- Differences in Meditation and Meditation techniques
- Meditation within the context of the 8 limbs in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- Learning and practice of different techniques of passive and active meditation
- The benefits of Meditation
- Own meditation practice
- Meditation techniques suitable for different personalities
Recommended books
“The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Translation and Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda”
“Relax & Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times” by Judith Hanson Lasater
“The Orange Book” by Osho
“Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga” by Rolf Gates & Katrina Kenison