Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times

This is the definitive book on restorative yoga. Postures are supported with cushions, blankets, and the kitchen sink, so that no muscular effort is required, and then held for many minutes. You don't really "do" anything, yet so much happens...

Experience the rest of your life with restorative yoga, the supported poses and breathing practices that will help you heal the effects of chronic stress. In Relax and Renew, the first book exclusively devoted to this work, the author offers in-depth guidance in the Basic Relaxation Pose (Savasana), the heart of restorative practice. In addition, this book provides yoga sequences for busy days, including a fifteen-minute practice, yoga at your desk, and the Totally Invisible Relaxation; programs for back pain, headaches, insomnia, jet lag, and breathing problems; a special section for women during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause; a guide to props; and resources for finding a yoga teacher, recommended books, magazines, show more newsletters, audio programs, yoga vacations, and more. show less