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Rest and Restoration

What: This 23-minute yoga sequence focuses on static poses that require no muscle engagement, potentially using props for support.

Benefit: This routine is specifically designed to alleviate bodily fatigue and calm the mind, providing a deep sense of relaxation and mental clarity.

References

Cole, K. A., Pearson, T., & Knowlton, M. (2021): Comparing Aerobic Exercise with Yoga in Anxiety Reduction: An Integrative Review, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, DOI: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34436979/

Vollbehr, N. K., Bartels-Velthuis, A. A., Nauta, M. H., Castelein, S., Steenhuis, L. A., Hoenders, H. J., & Ostafin, B. D. (2018). Hatha yoga for acute, chronic and/or treatment-resistant mood and anxiety disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS One13(10), e0204925. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34436979/