Restore and Rebalance: Yoga for Deep Relaxation by Judith Hanson Lasater

Author:Judith Hanson Lasater [Lasater, Judith Hanson]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9781611804997
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 2017-12-26T05:00:00+00:00

FIGURE 10.2

BEING THERE

This is one of the most quieting of all restorative poses. There is a measurable physiological change in your brain waves when your head is lower than your heart, and you can feel this. Let your body sink into the props, but also allow your mental focus to move toward the center and back of your brain. Maintain a natural and easy breath. Surrender to the props and receive the stillness that spontaneously arises.

If you are new to this pose, it is possible to substitute long-fold blankets for the bolsters to reduce the height of the pose, much like you may have practiced in Pose 8. Remember, it is not the depth of the backbend that will help you reap the benefits, it is the shape of your body and the relative relationship of your abdomen, chest, and head that matter.

Another way to make the pose easier is to bend your knees and place them alongside the bolsters, tucking your toes inward and under the bolster or blankets. If you choose to do the pose with your knees bent, then forego the belt. Beginners should hold this pose for about 5 minutes if possible. More experienced students may choose to stay as long as 15 minutes.

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