restorative
Deeply relaxing, hugely necessary, and often neglected. Treat yourself to some of these poses today!
restorative
Alleviate Edema or Swelling
A short yoga sequence to help alleviate edema or swelling in the legs during pregnancy, after traveling or standing for a long time. Desi Bartlett suggests practicing this yoga video in your hotel room or right before bed.
Prenatal Back Pain Relief
Grab two blocks and a blanket for this free online yoga video with Ashley Albrand. This restorative yoga pose is a wonderful practice for relieving back pain associated with pregnancy. If you are in your 3rd trimester, you should not roll over on your back, but rather sit up. In this video Ashley is about 4-1/2 months into her pregnancy.
How and Why to Use Yoga Props
Learn how to enjoy yoga with the body you have in this free yoga video. Use bolsters, blankets and blocks to release tension in the hips, to open your heart and deepen your relaxation. Gigi Yogini will show you how to use your yoga props for use in the studio or for all of your online yoga classes.
Hip Openers: Double Pigeon and Pigeon Pose
Learn modifications and tips for safely practicing the hip openers, double pigeon (dwi pada rajakapotasana) and pigeon pose (eka pada rajakapotasana), while keeping the ligaments of the knees safe with Joan Hyman.
Shoelace Pose in Yin Yoga
Open your hips and decompress your lower spine in this Yin yoga posture called shoelace pose with Shala Worsley. Also known as cow face pose when done in a more Yang style. Shala takes you through some nice flowing movements to move deeper into the posture.
Dragonfly in Yin Yoga
Tips for practicing dragonfly pose in Yin yoga, including ways to find your edge and melt into the pose with a series of flowing movements, taught by Shala Worsley.
Butterfly Pose in Yin Yoga
Shala Worsley demonstrates how to practice butterfly pose (baddha konasana) in the Yin yoga style.
Wrists, Shoulders and Neck
Practice these simple exercises to release tension in your wrists, shoulders and neck. These are surprisingly fun and helpful if you spend a lot of time at the computer or using your hands. Join Gigi Yogini in this free online yoga video that is perfect for a mid-day yoga break.
Snail Pose (Halasana) - Yin Yoga
Jennifer Beyt Coffin teaches snail pose, a derivative of plow pose or Halasana in the Yin yoga tradition.
Saddle Pose (Virasana) Variations - Yin Yoga
Join Jennifer Beyt Coffin as she walks you through several variations of the Yin yoga version of Saddle Pose or Virasana, which can be a pretty intense backbend.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Using a Blo...
Sarah Starr, Happy Yoga, Kewaunee, WI
Yin Yoga Online - Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)
Follow Tiffany Cantrell in this great Yin Yoga online video. The cow face pose in Yin Yoga.
Square Pose in Yin or Double Pigeon - Yin Yoga Onl...
Follow Tiffany Cantrell in this Yin Yoga online video. The square pose in Yin or double pigeon pose.
Reclining Butterfly Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana) U...
Follow Tiffany Cantrell in this wonderful Yin Yoga online video. YogaVibes offers more great online yoga videos.
Prenatal Savasana Modifications
Jenny Neuville, Washington, D.C. - Discover safe and comfortable savasana modifications for pregnancy.
Prenatal Sequence to Alleviate Lower Back Pain
Jenny Neuville, Washington, D.C. - A short and simple sequence you can do every day to alleviate lower back pain.
Prenatal Modifications: Twisted Crescent and Cobra
Jenny Neuville, Washington, D.C. - Jenny reviews prenatal modifications for twisted crescent and cobra pose, for use in non-prenatal yoga classes.
Partner Yoga: Partner-Assisted Stretching - Triang...
Melissa Smith, Leeann Carey Yoga, Houston, TX - As taught in the Partner Practice module of the 300-hour Leeann Carey Yoga Teacher Training Program.
