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Yoga
Restorative Yoga is great for kids and adults alike
What is this?
A restorative yoga sequence typically involves only five or six poses, supported by props that allow you to completely relax and rest. Held for 5 minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds, and gentle backbends. Most restorative practices are based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar.
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Why Restorative Yoga?
Restorative yoga is good for the whole person, agrees Sonya Zappone, a registered yoga teacher. “By consciously stopping your body, your brain slows down, too. It can be a great meditation practice.”
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Here are 3 good reasons to enjoy restorative yoga.
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1. Reduce anxiety
The deep relaxed state you attain during restorative yoga allows you to physically release accumulated stress and anxiety in the form of tight muscles and a busy mind. You’ll leave the yoga session feeling calm and peaceful.
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2. Increase flexibility
The prolonged poses of restorative yoga enable you to release the tensions your body holds. This can make you more limber and flexible.
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3. Heal emotional pain
Restorative yoga is a meditative experience that may result in some soul-searching. “In addition to getting deep into the muscles, restorative yoga gets deep into the emotions,” says Zappone. “When your mind slows down, you may start to feel various emotions.”
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