Yoga Practices for Mindfulness + Restorative Sessions

The Importance of Mindfulness in Yoga

Mindfulness is a key aspect of yoga practice that involves being fully present in the moment, focusing on your breath, and cultivating awareness of your body and mind. It helps reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being.

Yoga Poses for Mindfulness

• Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, grounding down through your feet and reaching up through the crown of your head.
• Tree Pose (Vrikshasana): Balancing on one leg, place the sole of your foot on the inner thigh of the other leg, hands in prayer position at your heart.
• Child's Pose (Balasana): Kneel on the floor, sitting back on your heels, then fold forward with arms outstretched or resting by your sides.

Benefits of Restorative Yoga Sessions

Restorative yoga focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation through gentle poses held for extended periods. It helps reduce stress, promote deep relaxation, and enhance flexibility.

Restorative Yoga Poses

• Supported Child's Pose: Place a bolster or pillow lengthwise on your mat, then kneel and fold forward, resting your torso and head on the bolster.
• Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani): Lie on your back with legs extended up a wall, relaxing your arms by your sides.
• Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana): Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together, knees dropping out to the sides, and support under your knees if needed.

Practice these yoga poses regularly to enhance mindfulness, reduce stress, and promote relaxation in your daily life.

Remember to listen to your body, breathe deeply, and allow yourself to fully experience the present moment during your yoga practice.