Restorative yoga is active relaxation that helps the body combat chronic stress. Restorative poses relieve the effects of chronic stress with the use of props like blocks, straps, sandbags, bolsters and blankets. The props provide a completely supportive environment for total relaxation. This encourages a passive release of mind and body tension. This style of yoga works to release deep tension passively, without active stretch. Each restorative sequence is designed to move the spine in all directions. These movements illustrate the age-old wisdom of yoga that well-being is enhanced by a healthy spine.
