Stretch & Restore: Deep Stretching & Restorative Yoga

About this event

Pre-register online to join us in class — this helps us keep things flowing smoothly. Thanks for understanding that we can’t take drop-ins. This class is a blend of Yin Yoga: Deep Stretch and Restorative Yoga. Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time—for beginners, it may range from 45 seconds to two minutes; more advanced practitioners may stay in one asana for five minutes or more. Yin yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fascia, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. Restorative yoga provides healing for the body and the mind. It is especially useful for eliminating the fatigue and stress that result from daily activities, as well as traumatic life events. The class is slow, deeply nurturing and suitable for all ages and abilities. Restorative yoga is a practice that seeks to achieve physical, mental and emotional relaxation with the aid of props, soothing music, guided meditation and long, comfortable holds.

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