Restorative Yoga

restore - to renew; to rebuild; to bring back to a former or original state

Restorative yoga includes a variety of supported, nurturing positions based on traditional yoga poses.  In a restorative class or workshop, we use props--bolsters, blocks, sandbags, belts, and blankets--to fully support the body, allowing deep physical and mental release.  

Our Restorative yoga instructor, Cathy Harmon, is certified by Judith Lasater as a Relax and Renew Trainer.  Each Restorative class gives the body the opportunity to heal, renew, open, and move toward balance. 
                               
Chronic stress is a constant state for many people nowadays.  Restorative yoga is a healthy antidote to our stressful lives.  

In a restorative class we explore various supported backbends, forward and side-bends, twists and even supported inversions, meeting the body where it is and offering the option to un-do and to let go.  

Restorative yoga is appropriate for any fitness level--no flexibility is necessary and no prior yoga experience is needed. 
 
Join us each month on select Tuesdays at 7:30 pm and some Fridays at 6:00 pm
for a 75-minute restorative yoga class.  (See schedule) 

Come see how good you can feel!  Reluctant spouses are welcome, too.

                                                                   ...restorative poses are for those times
                                                                when you feel weak, fatigued, or stressed
                                                           from your daily activities.  They are especially
                                                             beneficial for the times before, during, and
                                                                   after major life events: death of a loved
                                                               one, change of job or residence, marriage,
                                                                divorce, major holidays, and vacations..."
                                                                          Judith Lasater, Relax and Renew