Tips for Beginners on Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a gentle, calming practice that focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s an excellent way to unwind, reduce stress, and promote healing. If you’re new to restorative yoga, these tips shared by Jennifer Jones Schroeder will help you get started and make the most of your practice.
- Restorative Yoga is a practice to quiet the mind and relax the body. It is not a competition, even with oneself.
- Restorative Yoga is a practice of being in the moment and letting everything be as it is.
- When thoughts move through your field of awareness, notice them and let them pass in. No judgement for having thoughts, the practice is to refrain from hooking in to the process of thinking.
- Embody the moment. Let the asana (reclining yoga pose) become your body, instead of forcing the body to submit.
- Pain of any kind is counterproductive to the healing benefits of Restorative Yoga. No pain, no pressure, no stress.
- Have plenty of props for support: bolster, blocks, blanket, eye pillow and perhaps essential oils
The fascinating and continuous spiraling of life brings this Mississippi native to the mat through a lifetime of yogic adventures. A former dancer and an international businesswoman, Jennifer interprets yoga in its many manifestations as prayer in the flesh.
Practice Restorative Yoga with Jennifer every Sunday at 6:00 pm.
