(Donation Based) Sacred Stillness - Weekly ONLINE 1-Hour Restorative Yoga & Nervous System Reset

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Join me for a deeply nourishing and supportive Restorative Yoga & Nervous System Reset, where we embrace stillness as a powerful tool for healing. Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic practice designed to calm the nervous system, relieve tension, and promote deep relaxation. Through the use of props and longer-held, supported postures, your body is guided into a state of ease, allowing stress and fatigue to melt away. With nearly 20 years of teaching experience, I will lead you through a thoughtfully curated practice that includes restorative postures, relaxing breathwork, self-care exercises, mindfulness, and meditation to help regulate the nervous system and cultivate a profound sense of well-being.

This class is a safe and inclusive space for all levels, whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner seeking deep rest. It’s an opportunity to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with yourself through intentional rest. Each session is an act of self-love, an invitation to surrender into stillness, and a way to honor your body’s need for restoration. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tense, exhausted, or simply in need of gentle care, this practice will provide the reset your mind and body deserve.

Benefits of this Class:

✨ Deeply relaxes the body and calms the mind
✨ Supports nervous system regulation and stress relief
✨ Encourages mindfulness, meditation, and self-compassion
✨ Enhances sleep quality and overall well-being
✨ Provides a sacred space for self-care and healing

*Can't attend live? This virtual class will be recorded. Register and receive a recording of the class the same day.

Practice Information

Class will be held on Zoom.
You will receive an email confirmation and link to access the class upon registration.
Recordings of class will be sent the same day (allowing a little time for video processing) to everyone registered. The recording will expire 7 days after the class was scheduled. Practice as many times as you want.
There will always be a few minutes before and after class provided to ask any questions.

What You’ll Need

Yoga mat
Comfortable clothing
Yoga bolster or firm pillow or 2 stacked if pillows are thin
Blankets

Classes will vary and additional props suggested for that day will always be announced at the beginning of the practice. It is suggested to have any of following optional props on hand, ready if you decide or need to use them. Please always have anything ready that you feel enhances your time on the mat.

Yoga blocks
Eye pillow or covering
Yoga strap or scarf
Chair
Wall space

Music

Music will not be offered during class, as the volume tends to vary with Zoom users and to allow silence for those who like to practice without. Please always feel free to play any music you like during practice (teacher will mute everyone as class officially starts). If you would like music suggestions you can check out the following playlist options below created on Spotify by Farrah. *It is recommended to play music on a separate device to control volume levels separately.

Music Links

Deep Rest: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sVnoew1V43D42q7XsOXSf?si=709f3e3304274fa8

Restore: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/287OX2b1k7Gib9KaAedowD?si=2a9928a3392c4e6f

As always please feel free to reach out with any questions!

More on Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is a deeply relaxing and healing practice that focuses on stillness, support, and passive stretching to help the body and mind release stress and tension. Unlike more active forms of yoga, restorative yoga is about allowing, not efforting—using props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to fully support the body in gentle postures held for extended periods. This practice encourages deep relaxation, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, and promotes healing from within. Restorative yoga provides an opportunity to slow down, reset, and recharge, making it a powerful antidote to the stress of modern life.

What Restorative Yoga Involves

In a restorative yoga practice, each pose is held for 5–20 minutes, allowing the body to fully soften and release layers of tension. With the support of props, the muscles, fascia, and joints are able to relax, helping to cultivate a sense of deep inner stillness. Restorative yoga is also a meditative practice, inviting awareness to the breath and present-moment experience. This practice allows the nervous system to shift into a state of rest and repair, which can help regulate stress, improve sleep, and support emotional well-being.

Key Benefits of Restorative Yoga

1️⃣ Deep relaxation and nervous system regulation –

Restorative yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to reduce stress hormones, slow the heart rate, and bring the body into a state of deep relaxation and healing.

2️⃣ Anxiety reduction and emotional balance –

Through breath awareness and stillness, restorative yoga encourages emotional regulation and helps to release stored tension, fostering a sense of calm and inner peace.

3️⃣ Relief from physical tension and pain –

By supporting the body in gentle, passive postures, restorative yoga releases muscular and fascial tension, making it beneficial for those dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, or physical discomfort.

4️⃣ Improved sleep and overall well-being –

This practice calms the mind and body, preparing the system for deeper, more restful sleep. Regular restorative yoga can help with insomnia and sleep disturbances.

5️⃣ Mindfulness, breath awareness, and self-compassion –

Restorative yoga creates a safe and nurturing space to reconnect with yourself, deepen your awareness of the breath, and practice self-care without guilt.

6️⃣ Boosted immune function and overall vitality – By reducing stress and bringing the body into a state of deep rest, restorative yoga supports immune function, digestion, and overall energy levels, promoting long-term health and well-being.

7️⃣ Greater mental clarity and focus – When the body is deeply rested, the mind becomes clearer. Restorative yoga helps quiet mental chatter, enhance concentration, and improve decision-making, allowing for a greater sense of ease and presence in daily life.

Restorative yoga is accessible to all levels, including beginners and those recovering from injury or dealing with chronic stress. It is a gentle yet powerful practice that allows you to pause, honor your body’s needs, and cultivate true restoration and self-love.