Explore the Depth of Rest

Restorative yoga and yin yoga are two practices of settling down. Guided by Elena and Lisa you’ll experiment the deeply relaxing effect of those practices. It’s an afternoon to rest and recharge.

Restorative and yin are often mistaken for one another so in this workshop we’ll take the time to delve into both of them, their similarities and differences and to have an embodied experience of each one.

Restorative yoga  encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. It is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds and stillness. Props, like blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps are used so that you are fully supported in your pose, creating an effortless practice to facilitate relaxation and health. The focus is on the release of physical and mental tension to allow calming the nervous system.

Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine, with poses that are passively held for longer periods of time. This practice targets and puts intentional stress on the deep connective tissues of the body, such as joints, fascia, ligaments and tendons. Props are used to either support physical release or to deepen sensations in the target areas. Yin Yoga facilitates circulation, mobility and flexibility as well as invites physical and mental relaxation.

What to expect:

• A little bit of theory about both practice 
• a yin practice with Elena
• a restorative practice with Lisa 
• pranayama 
• meditation

Expect a lot of support, feel good stretches and rest sprinkled with pranayama and meditation.

This workshop is a great preparation to our upcoming 80hrs yin & restorative training but is also open to all levels, whether you’re familiar or completely new to the practice 

It’s the perfect occasion to embody rest and unwind fully.