Join All Life is Yoga teacher, Rutu Chaudhari, for an evening of rest and renewal focused on deep rest and nervous-system healing.About this Event
What is Restorative Yoga?
Restorative yoga is a slow, gentle style of yoga focused on deep rest and nervous-system healing rather than strength, flexibility, or flow.
Instead of moving through many poses, you usually hold a small number of very comfortable postures for a long time(often 5–20 minutes each), fully supported by props like bolsters, blankets, blocks, and straps. The unique positions of support along with long holds creates an environment where the body can recover from stress, fatigue, illness, overtraining, or the demands of everyday life.
Although the practice appears simple, truly skillful restorative yoga requires thoughtful observation, precise prop placement, and an understanding of anatomy, physiology, and nervous system regulation.
Restorative Yoga is beneficial for all levels of students, as it provides a balance to our active, often hectic lifestyles. It is accessible for those recovering from injury, and nurturing for women during every phase of their life—pregnancy, monthly menstrual cycles, menopause. The restorative practice reduces anxiety, stress, and high blood pressure, and nourishes the organic body, especially kidney and adrenal function. It’s one of the most important practices to incorporate into your weekly regimen. The intention is not to stretch muscles, but instead to relax them. Like Shavasana, restoratives are the ultimate practice of surrender. You train the muscles, mind, and emotions to let go, and this releases tension in the nervous system, calms the mind, and opens the potential for change.
What are the benefits of Restorative Yoga?
- Reduces stress, anxiety & burnout symptoms
- Improves sleep and insomnia issues.
- Releases tension in muscles & organs.
- Enhances mindfulness & body awareness.
- Cultivates grounding, safety and inner ease.
- Helps with recovery from illness, injury, or chronic fatigue.
- Balances high-intensity exercise or busy lifestyles.
What it feels like :
- Extremely relaxed and still
- Little to no muscular effort
- Often practiced lying down or seated
- Breath becomes slow, natural, and quiet
- Many people feel deeply calm, emotional release, or even fall asleep
- Students say they feel like they got a massage and stretched at the same time.
Event venue
ALL LIFE IS YOGA INC., 27 Waddell Street Northeast, Atlanta, United States
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