Summary of "Restorative Yoga + Meditation | No Props 35-Minute Relaxing Practice"

Key Wellness Strategies and Self-Care Techniques

Restorative Yoga Practice: A 35-minute session designed to reset the nervous system and alleviate anxiety and stress.
Gentle Warm-Up and Cool Down: The practice includes a gentle warm-up and a cool down, along with a short Meditation at the end.
Child’s Pose: Start in a comfortable position, focusing on breath awareness and allowing the body to relax.
Breath Awareness: Emphasize breathing into different areas of the body to promote relaxation and softness.
Gentle Movements: Engage in slow movements such as cat-cow stretches and thread the needle to release tension.
Puppy Pose: Extend arms and drop the chest towards the ground to create space in the upper body.
Half Frog Pose: Open up the hips while allowing the body to relax into the posture.
Supine Twist: Incorporate twists to promote spinal rotation and release tension in the shoulders and chest.
Butterfly Pose: Focus on hip opening while maintaining a relaxed upper body.
Seated Postures: Include gentle side stretches and twists to enhance flexibility and relaxation.
Meditation: Conclude the practice with a Meditation focusing on being present and letting go of control, allowing for a deeper sense of peace.

Use of Props: While props like blankets or pillows are optional, they can enhance comfort.
Awareness of Sensations: Throughout the practice, pay attention to bodily sensations and breathe into areas of tension.
Mindfulness: Allow yourself to simply be and observe during Meditation, bringing focus back to the breath if the mind wanders.
Gratitude: End the session by acknowledging the stillness and inner peace cultivated during the practice.