Restorative Yoga

Ever feel lonely, distracted, overwhelmed, or exhausted? Your nervous system may be crying out for some relief. The solution isn't to do more, but rather to do less. Restorative Yoga uses props to support the body in positions of comfort and ease to facilitate relaxation and health. More than just rest, this Restorative Yoga practice promotes physical, emotional, and psychological healing.

Restorative Yoga provides much-needed relief for your overstimulated nervous system by teaching you how to slow down and find your inner silence. By activating your parasympathetic nervous system, Restorative Yoga:

• Decreases stress levels
• Improves concentration and clarity
• Enhances the quality of your sleep
• Increases your resilience and gives your nervous system the break it deserves

The workshop will begin with a short lecture/discussion and the remainder of our time will be spent in practice. A custom made eye pillow for you to take home is included with registration.

Suitable for all levels.

Jennifer Smith has been teaching yoga in the Brainerd Lakes since moving to the area in 2012. She first learned to practice yoga with Advanced Iyengar teacher John Schumacher. Her first teacher training was with Neva Ingalls in Chevy Chase, MD. Since then, she has studied extensively with Alexandria Crow and completed a Restorative Yoga teacher training with internationally acclaimed teacher, Judith Hanson Lasater. She has completed more than 1100 hours of yoga training and taught over 2200 classes. Jennifer aims to make yoga approachable to anyone at any level; empowering you to make decisions that are best for you. Her teaching style is grounded in yogic philosophy and focuses heavily on learning to pay attention. By helping you to acknowledge, accept, and appreciate your individuality, Jennifer helps you to connect to yourself and the world around you with more compassion. Finding that grace can be life-changing.