Deep relaxation of the body, mind and spirit, using props.
A style of yoga practice using props and postures held for longer periods of time to initiate deep relaxation of the body, mind and spirit. Restorative yoga is beneficial to balance a more active practice or decompress after a stressful day.
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Promote relaxation and calmness in this Restorative practice that embraces the restful reboot of the New Moon. Enjoy Supported Bridge, Figure Four, Supported Child’s Pose, Supported Seated Forward Folds, and more prop-assisted postures. It’s a go-to practice for slowing down before bed or resetting after a stressful situation. This class previously aired on September 30, 2024.
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Release tension around your spine and hips in this wall- and prop-supported Restorative class that ushers you into a state of deep rest. Work with gentle breathwork throughout practice, moving slowly through Supported Side Bends, Legs Up The Wall, Wide Squat, Bound Angle Pose, and Supported Twist. This class previously aired on September 29, 2024.
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Take time… relax. This practice invites a slow pace in poses that give your nervous system the chance to reset. It’s like a 20-minute power nap. Sink into Supported Fish Pose, Bananasana, and more supine postures using a bolster or pillow to enhance deep rest. This class previously aired on September 11, 2024.
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This Restorative practice takes relaxation seriously, helping you to set everything aside and add some balance to a busy lifestyle. All postures are supported with props and focus on slowing down your breath and, of course, your mind. Start in Supported Cobbler’s Pose, then move slowly through Supported Child’s Pose, Supported Down Dog, gentle upper body stretches, Low Lunge, Supported Single Pigeon, and Supported Twist. This class previously aired on August 18, 2024.
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Decompress in this relaxing practice that releases tension, particularly in your lower back, hips, and hamstrings. Move slowly through prop-assisted postures, including Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Fold), Supta Padangusthasana (Reclined Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose), and Child’s Pose. This class previously aired on August 8, 2024. This is the first class in Ali’s three-class Evening Yoga Series, which combines gentle and restorative yoga techniques to alleviate stress, wind down, and prepare for rest.
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Release tension and ground yourself in this Restorative practice that guides you to breathe deep into long-held postures. Let go of your day and embrace a slow pace while moving through Bound Angle Pose, Easy Pose, Reclined Twist, and Savasana. This class previously aired on August 8, 2024.
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Glide through this relaxing Restorative practice for ease and rejuvenation. It’s perfect after a long day when you’re tired or need to slow down. Using a bolster and a strap, release into Supta Padanghustasana (Reclined Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose), Supported Bridge Pose, Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose), and Supported Pigeon. This class previously aired on July 26, 2024.
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This practice allows you to relax deeply. Nurture your body and mind in a sequence that gently moves from seated to lying with no weight-bearing poses or Vinyasas. Enjoy staying present with your body to release what’s fluttering in your mind. Postures include Seated Straddle, Janu Sirsasana (Head-To-Knee Forward Fold), Supported Reclined Cobbler’s Pose, and Supported Bridge. This class previously aired on June 9, 2024.
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Step out of busyness and into calm with this quieting practice. Shed layers of stress and feel yourself unwind while moving slowly through Supported Child’s Pose, Supported Down Dog, Supine Big Toe Pose, and Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose). This class previously aired on May 23, 2024.
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This Restorative practice features long holds in Pigeon, Happy Baby, and Bound Angle poses to let go of tension throughout your body. You’ll incorporate your breath for deep release. We suggest pairing this class with Divya’s Unwind Your Mind Mindfulness meditation for full mind-body effects. This class previously aired on April 25, 2024.
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Melt tension in your hips, hamstrings, quads, and spine with this Restorative practice that gently progresses through seated and Lunging postures (no standing included). It’s great for runners and cyclists or if you spend all day hunched at a desk. Start with 90/90, Janu Sirsasana, and Thread The Needle, then flow through Lunge, Cobra, Sphinx, and Virasana before landing in Supported Baddha Konasana. This class previously aired on April 14, 2024.
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This relaxing Restorative practice works with the Waning Moon phase. You’ll explore select key poses to release, surrender, and reflect as the moonlight begins to diminish in the sky. Postures include Supported Spinal Twist, Caterpillar Pose, Supported Bridge, Supported Child’s Pose, Savasana, and a supported inversion. This class previously aired on April 3, 2024. This is the first class in our four-class Lunar Luminations Series, which guides you to work with all four moon phases thematically and energetically. See the class list below, and search for Marc’s existing New and Full Moon classes to complement this series. Class air dates from this series: Lunar Luminations: Release & Reflect Restorative — April 3, 2024 Lunar Luminations: Fiery New Moon Flow — April 10, 2024 Lunar Luminations: Expansive Power Yoga — April 17, 2024 Lunar Luminations: Embrace Fullness Within Nidra — April 24, 2024