Leaving your worries and “to do” lists at the door, the restorative practice offers a retreat from the outside world. We invite you to surprise yourself with the gift of how relaxed you can actually feel. The poses are held for several minutes working to relax the deep tissues of the body with the help of lengthening the breath, engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. By cradling the body with props, the muscles feel supported, and the stretch then begins to deepen, allowing the bones to drop, drawing the body deeper into the pose. As you practice letting go of the outer layers, you will begin to find yourself in a calm and quiet place – a place that resides deep within you. By holding each pose for several minutes we are also practicing patience -­ patience to stay with the breath, patience to stay with your experience, and perhaps the patience to let go just that little bit more.

About Fall Into Stillness: A Restorative Intensive

Encourage your body and mind to relax into stillness with the use of props to hold postures in a more comfortable state. Restorative poses are designed to be held for long periods (up to 15 minutes) in order to slow the body down into a rest and recovery state, release into the deeper connective tissue and to massage the major organs.

Through this practice we can truly begin to breakdown the build-up of chronic stress and begin the journey to a calmer, more relaxed state of being. Take time for yourself to release tension, enhance immunity and balance the nervous system.

Bring your own mat and eye pillow, if you have one.