"Grab your blanket and all your favorite props. This restorative yoga practice is about to make you feel the coziest you've ever been on your mat. This sort of reset is most welcome on the coldest and darkest days of the year, when energy is low and the need for self-care is high. You'll settle into long, supported poses that melt away tension and bring warmth to your body as they relax your mind."
"Begin in a seated position. Draw your legs wide, just enough so that your feel a gentle tug within the back of your legs or inner thighs. Set one block on its lowest level just in front of you and your second block on its highest level about six inches in front of that. Place a bolster or a couple stacked pillows lengthwise in front of you and place on top of the blocks, creating an angled, cushioned platform for you to rest against."
Use a short, 15-minute restorative sequence to cultivate warmth, ease, and deep relaxation on chilly, low-energy days. Gather a bolster or pillow, two blocks (or books/small cushions), and a soft blanket for full support. Start with a supported wide-angled seated forward bend using stacked blocks and a bolster to create an angled cushioned platform and remain for 2–3 minutes. Transition into supported Deer Pose (90/90), aligning hips against the bolster and draping the torso for a slight twist for 2–3 minutes. Rest quietly, adjust props for comfort, and allow long, supported holds to melt tension and soothe the nervous system.
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