| Restorative yoga is a form of yoga that utilizes props | | | | balances the body and helps to restore its response |
| to allow the body to assume poses that allow it to | | | | system. Stimulating the PNS may be beneficial in |
| rest. It is unlike other forms of yoga in that patients are | | | | lowering the heart rate and blood pressure, stimulates |
| not intended to exert energy in assuming these poses. | | | | the immune system and helps to ensure the healthy |
| Individuals who practice restorative yoga often report | | | | operation of the endocrine system. |
| higher energy levels and report being able to sleep | | | | The mind and the body work together and are linked; |
| better throughout the night. | | | | meaning alternatives to drug therapy such as yoga |
| Common props used during restorative yoga include | | | | may be very beneficial to patients. In fact, many |
| chairs, blankets, walls, yoga blocks, yoga straps, etc. | | | | experts recommend yoga and other alternative |
| The props are used to place the body in certain poses | | | | treatment methods for patients with mild hypertension |
| such as simple supported back bend, which helps to | | | | and other problems. |
| stretch the lower and middle back, or supported child's | | | | Women often turn to restorative yoga to help treat |
| pose, which may be helpful for individuals experiencing | | | | infertility. This form of yoga helps to relieve stress, |
| fatigue, headaches, hypertension, neck problems, | | | | anxiety and depression that often accompany infertility, |
| indigestion, menstrual pain, etc. | | | | and helps to balance hormones in the body. Reducing |
| Anybody can practice restorative yoga whether it is | | | | stress may also be beneficial for women who are |
| men or women. Restful poses are used to relax the | | | | pregnant. |
| body so that individuals may renew and heal their | | | | Relaxation and relieving stress can have a big impact |
| bodies. There have been several studies that have | | | | on fertility and pregnancy, making restorative yoga a |
| indicated the emotional and physical benefits of this | | | | helpful exercise for many women. This type of yoga |
| form of yoga. | | | | may also be helpful in relieving other ailments and |
| This form of yoga, as well as others, helps to stimulate | | | | improving energy levels throughout the day. |
| the parasympathetic nervous system, or PNS, which | | | | |