Fitness Tip of the Day: Saturday's Stretch and Flexibility -- Restorative Yoga

Today's post comes from Namaste Yoga and Melissa West.  It is a restorative yoga class meant to help release and let go of muscular stress.  The poses are held much longer.  You may not feel like you're doing much, but you are, not only for the muscles, but for inside your internal body and organs as well.

She uses a bolster, blocks and a yoga strap.  If you don't have these, you can use pillows or rolled up blankets and a belt.  You need to be a wall, so that you can put your legs up it.

At the beginning when she says she's going to start in Savasana (or Corpse pose), that means laying on your back--you can put a pillow or rolled up blanket behind your knees and a pillow under your head for comfort.  Close your eyes and stay in this position while she is reading--she will let you know when it's time to get up.

I've added her website to my helpful links on the right side bar.  You can also like her on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397