When life becomes busy, it is normal to feel overwhelmed or stressed.
Even if nothing happens, the mind will still be consumed by fast thoughts, which will make people feel very tired.
Instead of letting things get out of control, it’s better to find balance by slowing down.
Entering the reclining position with a gentle stretching posture can calm the mind and make the body full of vitality.
Ready to refresh? Pick up your yoga mat and try these 7 restorative yoga poses to relax your body and mind.
If you don’t have a yoga mat, roll up a thick blanket.
In addition, you can stack several blankets to the thickness you want, instead of cushions.
If you consciously breathe for at least three minutes, these seven restorative yoga postures are the best.
Set a timer to record the time, otherwise you may doze off! 1.
Lie on your back with your legs against the wall, place a cushion or blanket under the sacrum (bottom of spine), and then lift your legs to the wall.
This will give your legs the rest they need, as it will also help ease the tension in the waist.
Put your arms where you feel good, either on the side or on the top of your head.
Breathe hard and close your eyes.
Let your heart rate slow down.
Hold this position for 3 to 5 minutes or more.
2.
Twist the legs and put the mat in the middle of the mat.
Bend your knees and place your left hip next to the cushion.
Lower yourself, put one cheek on the cushion, and relax your arms to one side.
Hug your knees and stretch sideways.
Knees can be parallel or not.
Find a stretching exercise that is good for you.
For more support, place a blanket or block under your forearm and between your knees.
Similarly, use building blocks under the mat to tilt for more comfort and support.
This gentle twist helps relieve tension on both sides and in the middle of the torso.
Hold for 3 to 5 minutes or more.
Repeat on the other side.
3.
Baby pose starts from the kneeling position and puts the pillow in front of you.
Expand the space between the knees to make room for the pillow.
Lower your torso on the pillow to form a supported child posture.
Stay for 3 to 5 minutes.
4.
Lie on the mat in a supportive supine butterfly style, with the soles of your feet close together.
Gently let your pelvic area sink and lower your knees to the floor.
Do not tighten your knees to lower.
Instead, use supports such as pads or pillows under your knees as needed.
Stay for 3 to 5 minutes.
5.
Support the hero to sit on your heels and enter the hero.
If the pressure is too great, you may sit between your heels.
Put the pillow or blanket directly behind you, bend your elbows, slowly lean against the pillow and lower your back.
Put your hand beside you.
If you begin to feel any pain or strain in your knee or lower back, please do not enter this position.
Stay for at least 3 minutes.
6.
When sitting in the supporting Fish pose, put the pillow behind your back and extend your legs forward.
When going down, support with your arms and gently put your upper body on the cushion.
This is a very relaxed posture, because the pillow has a good supporting effect on the whole torso, neck and head.
Stay for at least 3 minutes.
7.
Support Savasana lying on your back, slide the pillow or blanket under your knees or calves, whichever you feel most relaxed.
Then, put your hands on your sides or on your head.
Stay for at least 3 minutes.
When you make the last pose, pay attention to your feelings.
Pay attention to subtle changes inside, such as slow breathing, muscle tension relief, and a quieter mind.
Just doing a few of these yoga poses can really help reduce stress and enhance your overall physical and mental health.
The benefits of restorative yoga other benefits of restorative yoga include: balancing the nervous system, enhancing flexibility, strengthening the immune system, and generating more compassion for yourself and others.
Taking time to slow down is a very valuable and therapeutic activity, so please form the habit of adding these 7 restorative yoga postures to your practice- Namaste yogacare brings Yoga back to * * purity, simplicity and unity of body and mind * *..
