Published on July 27, 2014
Join Michiko Takeda for this yin class in Japanese. Soothe and support your spine, deeply open the hips, and warm your body gently. Perfect at the end of a long day, or before a big event, to center yourself.
By Ally Hamilton on May 21, 2019
Perfect for the end of a tough day, times when you're feeling depleted and/or stressed out, end of a travel day, nights when you struggle with insomnia, or paired with a shorter vigorous flow (we filmed this after Rise, Shine, Energize). Sometimes we walk around as if we're supposed to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders or store tons of stuff in our hips, but it's always good to get that tension out of your body! Lots of attention given to the shoulders and hips. Enjoy x(Props are nice if you have them, but you can make this work with a firm couch pillow, a stack of books and a tie or long belt from a robe :))
By Leslie Kazadi on Nov 15, 2015
When your low back is tender and you don't know what to do, give it a rest! Give yourself some TLC with a restorative practice using the wall for inversions to relieve tension in the back and also reset the nervous system. Then you will be able to get curious about what you need to do in the long term to support your low back with the stability and flexibility that create strength & freedom.
By Leslie Kazadi on Sep 17, 2015
Does your low back need a little TLC? This restorative practice has all of my favorite poses to unwind tension and relax the low back. The wall and props will give you stability and the gentle movements will release stress. If you haven't used 2 straps at a wall for a hamstring stretch, you are gonna love this version that has you feeling completely at ease with no effort! Relax and enjoy!
By Leslie Kazadi on Dec 17, 2014
Appreciating the journey can be tough when you're stuck in an airport. Turn this down time into yoga time. All you need is a wall to unwind your spine, release your hips and get the travel kinks out. You will feel rested and ready for whatever the rest of your travels bring!
By Leslie Kazadi on Nov 30, 2014
Invite your inner child to come and play! The only thing sweeter than restorative yoga is adding teddy bears for props. It will bring joy to your heart that you can then share with the world. If you don't have any teddy bears lying around, you can do the practice with blankets and bolsters. I hope this inspires you to make merry and have a happy holiday season!
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 25, 2014
Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Grab a bolster, a blanket, and a couple of blocks, and deeply open the shoulders and upper back. Create space to breathe deeply, and let Atlas do the heavy lifting ;)
By Leslie Kazadi on Apr 25, 2014
Tight calves? Not after this! Grab a strap and two blankets, and release all that tension so you can take yourself anywhere you’d like to go.
By Leslie Kazadi on Mar 7, 2014
Opening the shoulders and chest can give a sense of opening our heartsand feeling receptive to what is and to the possibility of what can be. This series includes an "angel" pose that expresses the sweetness ofopening your chest and shoulders as the gateway to opening your heart.
By Leslie Kazadi on Mar 7, 2014
Hip opening with a twist. Releasing tension in your hips in all rangesof motion creates a sense of freedom for the whole body. This seriesadds a twist to "thread the needle" that may become your new favoritehip opener.
By Leslie Kazadi on Feb 21, 2014
This active restorative practice includes inversions that will lengthen and traction your spine and create space to release tension and toxins in the belly and restore balance to the digestive system.
Michiko Takeda
