Restorative Yoga Poses
Restorative yoga combines physical therapy with yoga to help bring activity back to the body. Learn restorative yoga poses from an instructor in this free yoga video series.
Series Summary
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj” meaning "to bind, or join." Yoga is centrally the practice of union, whether you are joining the mind to the body, the human to the divine, or the individual to the infinite. The various styles of yoga that have made it to the West all share a common core: positioning the body into a particular posture while focusing mind and breath leads to physical and spiritual well-being. These arts of positioning the body have been passed on for thousands of years, and encompass one of the oldest cultural traditions known to exist. To practice yoga, then, is also to join with the ancient sages, drawing human history up into yourself and connecting with the past. In this free restorative yoga video series, instructor Cathie Ryder teaches you yoga poses for healthy recoveries and calm, relaxing body movements. Cathie includes in her series tips on many popular yoga poses with support objects. You will learn about supported downward facing dog, bridge pose, side twists, bound angle, and reclined hero poses. Cathie includes popular support devices like straps, bolsters, and blankets to make your restorative yoga experience relaxing and refreshing for the body.-
Restorative Yoga Supported Child Pose
The child pose of yoga is great for restorative yoga, supporting the spine and hips. Learn the child pose and restorative yoga poses from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Support Downward Dog Pose
Use a bolster for downward facing dog in restorative yoga, taking tension off the spine and wrists. Learn downward facing dog restorative yoga pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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What is Restorative Yoga?
Restorative yoga uses props like blankets, straps, and bolcks to make yoga practice comfortable and gentle. Learn restorative yoga poses from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Reclined Cross-Legged Pose
Reclining in a cross-legged yoga pose, even in restorative yoga, puts pressure on the knees. Learn restorative yoga poses from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Legs Up a Wall
The legs up a wall pose of restorative yoga opens the hips and helps prevent varicose veins. Learn restorative yoga poses from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Reclined Hero Pose
The supported hero pose in restorative yoga can be adjusts to relieve stress on the knees. Learn restorative yoga poses like recline hero pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Supported Bridge Pose
Try a supported bridge pose in yoga with a block to slowly recline the spine up to the neck. Learn restorative yoga poses like supported bridge from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Supported Corpse Pose
The corpse pose ends many yoga sequence, and restorative yoga emphasizes the benefits of corpse pose. Learn restorative yoga poses like the corpse pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Supported Shoulder Stand
Try a shoulder stand pose in restorative yoga only if you feel comfortable in the neck and back during the pose. Learn restorative yoga poses like shoulder stands from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Supported Fish Pose
In the fish pose of restorative yoga, use blocks or bolsters and focus on deep breathing. Learn restorative yoga poses like supported fish pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Seated Twist Pose
Start restorative yoga's seated twist pose in the thunderbolt pose and use a bolster to twist gently. Learn seated twist poses for restorative yoga from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Seated Wide Angle Pose
When moving into seated wide angle pose in restorative yoga, lengthen the spine and use a bolster. Learn restorative yoga poses like a seated wide angle pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Corpse Pose
The corpse pose of restorative yoga can use bolsters, emphasizing the benefits of corpse pose. Learn restorative yoga poses like the corpse pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Restorative Yoga Supported Bridge Pose with Bolster
Restorative yoga focuses poses like supported bridge pose on relaxation and deep breathing. Learn restorative yoga poses like supported bridge pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
