Weekly Class Theme: Restorative

In a world that constantly asks us to do more, move faster, and push further, restorative yoga offers something radically different: an invitation to pause.

This week’s class is centered around restorative yoga, a practice designed to support the body completely so the nervous system can soften, the breath can deepen, and the mind can settle. With the help of props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks, each pose becomes an opportunity to release effort and receive support.

Rather than stretching deeply or building strength, we’ll focus on stillness, comfort, and ease—allowing the body to unwind naturally.

What to Expect

This class is slow, grounding, and deeply nourishing. Each posture is held for several minutes, giving your body time to shift out of “doing mode” and into a state of rest and repair.

• Slow your breath
• Release muscular tension
• Support your joints fully
• Cultivate awareness without effort

This is a practice of letting go, not pushing further.

The Sequence

Supported Child’s Pose (Salamba Balasana)

We’ll begin in a gentle, grounding shape using a bolster to support the torso. Supported Child’s Pose encourages a sense of safety and ease, helping to quiet the mind and gently stretch the back body.

Allow your weight to fully melt into the props and bring awareness to the rhythm of your breath.

Supported Seated Wide Legged Forward Fold (Upavistha Konasana)

Moving into a seated position, you’ll fold forward over a bolster, allowing the spine to round softly.

This variation removes any strain and invites a passive release through the back body, calming the nervous system and encouraging introspection.

Supported Side Body Twist (Salamba Bharadvajasana) – Both Sides

Twists in restorative yoga are less about depth and more about gentle unwinding.

With the support of a bolster, this reclined twist allows the spine to softly rotate while the body remains completely held. This pose can feel like a reset—wringing out tension while maintaining ease.

Take your time transitioning between sides, keeping the experience slow and intentional.

Supported Legs Up the Wall on a Bolster (Viparita Karani Variation)

In this variation of Legs Up the Wall, the legs are elevated using a bolster, allowing for a gentle inversion without effort.

This pose supports circulation, soothes tired legs, and deeply relaxes the body. Let gravity do the work while you rest into stillness.

Prone Supported Savasana

We’ll close the practice lying on the belly with a bolster supporting the body.

This variation of Savasana offers a grounding, cocooning effect—perfect for anyone who feels restless lying on their back. It encourages a sense of containment and can be especially calming for the nervous system.

Allow yourself to fully surrender here, with nothing left to do.

The Takeaway

Restorative yoga reminds us that rest is not a luxury—it’s essential.

By slowing down and supporting the body, we create space for healing, clarity, and balance. This practice is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself in a quieter, more subtle way.

This week, give yourself permission to do less—and receive more.