Restorative Yoga Sequence With Blocks

Summary

This video guides you through a relaxing and gentle restorative yoga sequence using blocks. It covers various poses designed to open the chest and hips, release tension, and promote overall relaxation.

Highlights

Introduction and Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose)00:00:00

The video begins with an introduction to a restorative yoga sequence using blocks. The first pose is Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose), where blocks are placed under the knees for support, and gentle neck stretches are performed.

Seated Cat-Cow and Twists00:03:01

The instructor guides through seated cat-cow stretches, opening the chest and rounding the spine. This is followed by seated twists for spinal mobility.

Puppy Pose Variations00:04:31

Two variations of Puppy Pose are demonstrated using blocks to support the arms and forehead, focusing on opening the chest and shoulders. A thread-the-needle variation is also included.

Prone Twist00:08:06

Moving to the belly, a gentle prone twist is performed with a block supporting the head, focusing on stretching the chest and deltoids.

Supported Bridge Pose with Variations00:10:04

A supported bridge pose is introduced, using a block under the sacrum. The instructor then demonstrates a pigeon pose variation for hip opening while in supported bridge.

Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Butterfly Pose) and Fish Pose00:13:05

The sequence moves to Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Butterfly Pose) with blocks under the knees, followed by a heart-opening Fish Pose using a block lengthwise along the spine.

Hero's Pose (Virasana) Variations00:16:00

The video offers several variations of Hero's Pose, including sitting upright, using a block for support, or reclining with blocks for a deeper stretch, emphasizing personalization.

Pigeon Pose with Blocks00:18:15

Pigeon Pose is demonstrated with blocks used to support the hip and for resting the forehead during a forward fold, promoting hip flexibility and calm.

Supine Twists and Happy Baby00:21:30

The sequence progresses to supine twists, where a block supports the knee, followed by Happy Baby Pose for further hip opening.

Savasana (Corpse Pose)00:24:02

The practice concludes with Savasana (Corpse Pose), utilizing blocks under the knees for comfort and encouraging deep relaxation and connection with the breath.