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Restorative yoga

Fully supported, nothing to do

Restorative yoga uses bolsters, blankets and blocks so the body is completely held in four or five shapes, each for five to ten minutes. The aim is rest, not stretch.

Pace
Still
Room
Warm and dim
Intensity
None

What to expect

  • A pile of props at your mat.
  • Four or five shapes in an hour.
  • Long silences, dim light, blankets.
  • Falling asleep, which nobody minds.

Good to know

  • If you feel a stretch, add support until you do not.
  • Bring warm layers — you cool down quickly lying still.

Who it suits

Burnout, illness recovery, insomnia, high-stress periods, and anyone whose training load is already high.

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Restorative yoga, answered

What is a restorative yoga class like?
Restorative yoga uses bolsters, blankets and blocks so the body is completely held in four or five shapes, each for five to ten minutes. The aim is rest, not stretch. Pace is still, the room is warm and dim, and intensity is none.
Who is restorative yoga for?
Burnout, illness recovery, insomnia, high-stress periods, and anyone whose training load is already high.
What is restorative yoga?
Restorative yoga is one of the practice styles taught by studios and teachers on YogaConnect. Each listing below describes how that teacher approaches restorative, the levels they welcome and what a class looks like.
Where can I take a restorative yoga class?
The studios and teachers listed here offer restorative yoga in person and online. Open a profile to see their weekly schedule, prices and how to book.
Is restorative yoga good for beginners?
Levels vary by teacher. Every profile lists the levels it teaches, so look for beginner or all-levels before you book your first restorative class.