Why Restorative Yoga

I discovered Restorative Yoga a couple of years ago after my Yin Yoga Teacher Certification. I was invited to replace a teacher and she explained briefly how a Restorative yoga lesson was built. The feeling after giving a Restorative yoga was a completely new experience for me, specially seeing the transformation in the energy of the students, before and after the lesson.

We could say that Restorative yoga is the sister of Yin yoga. While this last one is more focus on the stretch of the muscles, joints and fascia, Restorative is a form of deep relaxation and meditation. No matter how I try to explain it, the best way to describe Restorative is trying it yourself.

Restorative Yoga as an invitation

Restorative yoga is an invitation to let go of everything that is awaiting for you and welcome the present moment, becoming aware of your breath and body presence. The asanas, yoga positions, are the traditional ones but extremely supported by bolsters, blankets, blocks, sand bags, belts and more blankets/towels. During the exercises we stimulate the well functioning of the Parasympathetic Nervous System. In a way we say to the brain, stop making efforts, contracting muscles here and there, and slow down, just be!!!

This yoga form is ideal for people having stress, back issues, burn out, depression, menopauze, extreme fatigue, issues with menstruation and more.

This is what Restorative Yoga does for you:

1. Relaxes both mental and physical bodies

2. Releases anxiety feelings

3. Helps you to get better sleep

4. Boosts your respiratory system

5. Supports the Parasympathetic funtion

6. Reduces chronic pain

Testimonial

Restorative Yoga & Meditation

“Het was een fijne en ontspannende workshop, cosy en kleinschalig. De ruimte is mooi en ook de verzorging klopte helemaal. Maar het belangrijkste was de begeleiding van Doriana, die ons super fijne oefeningen, warme verzorging in het stukje Restorative yoga, vervolgd door een duidelijke en krachtige intro in de Hoóponopono en haar helende mantra. Super avond! Lieke
It was a nice and relaxing workshop, cosy and with a few participants. The room is pleasant and well taken care of, everything makes sense. But the most important was the guidance of Doriana with Restorative yoga exercises, followed by a powerful introduction of Ho’oponopono and the healing mantra. Nice evening!” Lieke

If you hesitate if Restorative Yoga is the type of yoga you need right now, contact me to plan a ‘free call’ and talk about it.

Read about other Yoga types:

https://dayalyoga.nl/yin-yoga/
https://dayalyoga.nl/kundalini-yoga/