Restorative Workshop

Question 1

Supported Viparita Dandasana

Answer 1

Props: blankets and/or eggs.

Calms mind, increases lung capacity, relieves low back pain, stimulates thyroid.

Question 2

Supported Viparita Karani

Answer 2

Props: wall or chair.

Eases migraines, relieves cramping legs/feet, relieves anxiety.

Question 3

Reclining Supta Badha Konasana

Answer 3

Props: blankets/bolster, eggs.

Relieves stiff pelvis, soothes sciatica.

Question 4

Supported Balasana

Answer 4

Props: blanket, bolster, eggs.

Calms brain, relieves back pain, massages internal organs.

Question 5

Supported Paschimottanasana

Answer 5

Props: blanket, bolster.

Soothes nervous system, elongates hamstrings, rests heart, relaxes thyroid.

Question 6

Supported Setu Bantedha Sarvangasana

Answer 6

Props: eggs.

Elongates neck & spine, improves digestion, reduces anxiety, stimulates thyroid gland.

Question 7

Reclining Side Lying Pose

Answer 7

Props: blanket.

Opens ribcage, chest & lungs.

Question 8

Supported Supta Matsyendrasana

Answer 8

Props: blankets, bolster, eggs.

Relaxes spine, opens shoulders, relieves stress.