Restorative Yoga: What is it. Why it’s important. And, what’s getting In the way of doing it.

Poses which relax and restore the mind, body and spirit are an essential part of a yoga practice that provide nourishment to support the many systems of the body that keep us healthy and happy throughout the year. Collectively, these practices are known as Restorative Yoga.

There are several misconceptions and limiting beliefs surrounding this practice that can hinder people from engaging in it and receiving it’s benefits.

Practical ArticlesSierra WagnerOctober 18, 2023restorative yoga, chronic pain, anxiety, active recvery, athletic recovery, therapeutic yoga, stress

Is Stress Causing Your Neck Pain?

This is the second installment of a two-part series on yoga therapy for neck pain (read par t one here.) The first article was about neck anatomy and postures for healing. This article dives into the relationship of psychological stress/emotions and neck pain while offering a few therapeutic practices.

Practical ArticlesSierra WagnerSeptember 28, 2021pranayama, koasha, manomaya kosha, restorative yoga, childs pose, viparita karani, neck muscles, neck pain, stress, sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system