Yin + Restorative

In times of challenge, your body needs more than just a workout - it needs regulation (read: normalcy/homeostasis). The recent Maui fires have left their mark on EVERYONE in our community, impacting not just the landscape but also our nervous systems. Stress and uncertainty trigger the sympathetic nervous system - your fight/flight/flee response - leading to fatigue, anxiety, and imbalance. In such times, it becomes essential to press pause and give yourself the love and care you truly deserve. This is where Yin + Restorative Yoga comes to the forefront, an ultimate gift of restoration and healing.

Imagine sinking into poses that gently embrace your body, melting tension away. Yin poses, which target the deep connective tissues, work harmoniously with Restorative poses that activate the relaxation response. In a Yin + Restorative class, you're invited to surrender to stillness, allowing your body to activate its natural healing abilities.

The magic of deep relaxation unfolds as you settle into each pose. With each mindful breath, you encourage blood flow, reduce inflammation, and signal your nervous system to shift from sympathetic (which is necessary to get up and go) to parasympathetic (where you can rest and recuperate). The practice becomes a gentle conversation with your body, a silent invitation to heal and rejuvenate.

Come Yin with us every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:30pm and Sundays at 5:15pm 😌