What props are recommended for a yoga session?

Blankets, pillows, yoga blocks, books, massage ball.

What is the focus of Wednesday's yoga class?

Restorative practice with a yin mindset.

Ensure comfort, avoid pushing beyond limits.

Props like blankets, pillows, and yoga blocks are essential for Wednesday's restorative yoga class, emphasizing relaxation through longer poses on the ground.
The session promotes healing and self-care by encouraging gentle movements, deep breathing, and adapting to individual body needs, aiming to create a foundation for self-healing and relaxation.

What props are recommended for a yoga session?
Blankets, pillows, yoga blocks, books, massage ball.
What is the focus of Wednesday's yoga class?
Restorative practice with a yin mindset.
What is the breathing exercise recommended after yoga practice?
Alternating nostril breathing.
What is the purpose of the cow face pose in yoga?
Hip opening and flexibility.
How should participants approach yoga practice to avoid pain?
Ensure comfort, avoid pushing beyond limits.

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Wednesday's yoga class focuses on a restorative practice with a yin mindset, emphasizing longer poses on the ground for relaxation.
Participants are advised to have props like blankets, pillows, yoga blocks, or books, along with a massage ball, for the session.
Following the practice, a breathing exercise of alternating nostril breathing is recommended to prepare for meditation.
The session begins in a seated position, encouraging deep breaths and setting intentions for the practice.
Participants move into tabletop position, transitioning through cat-cow poses to warm up the body.
Downward-facing dog is then practiced, focusing on alignment, shoulder opening, and leg stretching.
Pigeon pose is introduced, with options for support and adjustments to ensure comfort and safety.
Half cow face pose is demonstrated, with variations for different levels of flexibility and comfort.
Seated forward fold is guided, with the option to use bolsters or pillows for support and to encourage relaxation.
The practice concludes with butterfly pose, allowing for gentle stretching and relaxation, with the option to use props for added comfort.

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Ensure comfort during yoga practice, avoiding pain as it hinders relaxation and healing.
Yoga aims to heal and create a foundation for the body to heal itself by letting go.
Transition to a seated position, moving onto a hip, and performing a cow face pose.
Emphasize the importance of adapting to daily body changes and not pushing beyond limits.
Engage in a seated straddle forward fold, using a bolster for support and relaxation.
Focus on breathing into the back during forward folds, maintaining quiet and calm.
Roll out and massage the piriformis muscle using a massage ball for self-care and relief.
Conclude with relaxation poses like happy baby and shavasana, focusing on deep breathing and body relaxation.
End the practice with a breathing exercise called nadi shodhana, focusing on breath awareness and stillness.