The Benefits of Restorative Yoga

There are numerous benefits to practicing this type of yoga. Some of these benefits include:

Reduced stress and anxiety
Reduced levels of cortisol, the stress hormone
Better nervous system function
Higher quality sleep
Mental and physical balance promotion
Promotion of bodily repair
Safe to practice during pregnancy

The focus of restorative yoga is on releasing – releasing tension, releasing stress, and releasing pain and injury. It’s all about healing by simply remaining still. Doing so stimulates the organs and releases tension throughout the body by holding postures that are designed for comfort and support.

Our classroom is non-heated for this type of yoga; if you’re interested in giving restorative yoga in Phoenix a try, sign up for three free classes at Yoga Box!

Classes for Restorative Yoga in Phoenix

Our Arcadia yoga classes start with five minutes of meditation; this draws the mind into your practice and sharpens inner focus. Following are 50-55 minutes of grounded, supported postures that are held for long durations to promote complete mental, physical, and emotional relaxation. Props are often used during this stage to completely support your body as it works to heal and restore itself.

Poses during restorative yoga are resting poses – not poses that focus on strength training or cardio work. Instead, these poses condition the body to hone relaxation without suffering from pain or straining. This type of yoga is excellent for those who want to recover from illness or injury. It’s also extremely popular with students of all ages and abilities who want to balance stressful lives outside of the yoga studio in Phoenix.