This week has been exciting both professionally (working on a new DVD, teaching a great workshop on Yoga for Pain Relief, pulling together a new edition of NJ Namaste News) and personally (celebrating a milestone birthday with mom, yet another wintry storm, and several vigorous yoga practices). Even though all of these things are “good” (with perhaps the exception of the mid-week winter mess), having a life that is constantly full of activity can really be draining. Many people come to yoga to find that quiet space where they can be still amidst the busy-ness of the everyday world. However, I’ve found that even my yoga practice needs to be more restful from time to time. This morning I practiced restorative yoga – an approach that encourages maximum support from bolsters, blankets, blocks, straps, etc. while holding poses for an extended period of time. You certainly use less physical/muscular energy but you also gain a deep opening in the joints and muscles while facilitating a feeling of deep calm and relaxation. It felt great!
I was trying out some poses for a couple of Restorative Yoga workshops I have coming up over the next 2 months. If you are in the area and want to try this deliciously nurturing practice for yourself, sign up for one of my workshops!
Monday, Februay 7: 7p – 8p at Heart to Hearts in Hamilton, NJ. Cost = $15
Tuesday, March 29: 7:30p – 9:15p at Center for Relaxation & Healing in Plainsboro, NJ. Cost = $28
