Take a break from the stress of daily life and calm the sympathetic nervous system so the parasympathetic nervous system can take over, allowing the body, mind and spirit to restore, relax, recover and heal. Restorative Yoga is an accessible practice for every body as it is designed to gently encourage the relaxation response.

The class begins with grounding pranayama (breath work) and some pratapana (gentle stretching). After this, we move into restorative poses using props such as bolsters, blankets and blocks. We do anywhere from 3 to 6 poses, holding for 5-15 minutes each in a beautiful space that is candlelight, quiet, warm and safe.

Michele always infuses the room with reiki and sometimes administers reiki to those students who need or want it. Typically each class has a theme relating to yogic philosophy. Honor your body and quietly rejuvenate your spirit while the poses soothe the systems of the body and allow the brain to quiet.