What is Restorative Yoga?
Founded from the teachings of Yoga Master B.K.S Iyengar, Restorative Yoga was further developed and popularised by Judith Hanson Lasater in the 1970s initially as a form of yoga to assist recovery from illness or injury.
Restorative yoga is about opening the body and mind, poses are adapted to the person and props such as blocks, bolsters, blankets and yoga straps create ease & support the person to fully let go, facilitating relaxation and health.
The importance of relaxation to your physical and mental health is now fully recognised in modern medicine.
Why would I go to a Restorative Yoga session?
Restorative yoga is an easy way to help your body and mind to relax! The poses are adjusted for the person, rather than the person trying to fit themselves to the pose. Bolsters, yoga blocks and blankets are positioned to support your body as you hold the pose - the objective being to fully let go (rather than further stretching as in Yin Yoga). You are covered in blankets for warmth (in the photos the top blanket is missing), and eye pillows (which are like eye masks) are used so that you can really relax into the pose. Only 3 or 4 poses are used each session so the body and mind have the time to sink into a deep relaxed state.
