Yin, Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga
In a city like Washington, DC, where the norm is to be over-scheduled, exhausted, and stressed, it can be hard to find space to slow down and turn inward. The more subtle practices of Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Restorative Yoga can serve as antidotes to the stressors of modern life, helping you cultivate mindful awareness, relax, and boost resilience.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga uses gentle and long-held poses to target the body's connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, and fascia). It gently and safely enhances the pliancy of our joints within our natural range of motion, and can help liberate the body's chronic holding patterns. With its slow and meditative pacing, a Yin practice naturally draws the mind inward into a relaxed and reflective state, where awareness can be brought to postural, breath and thought patterns.
Restorative Yoga
Blankets and bolsters and sandbags, oh my! Restorative yoga is a nourishing, meditative practice where the body is supported by props in each pose. Restorative poses are held for several minutes to encourage continued release and deeper levels of relaxation. The purpose is to soften and release the grip and tension that may be present in our bodies, and to feel fully supported and held in each pose. This practice can deeply calm your nervous system and provide a sense of nourishment and ease.
Sunday Slowdown
Allow yourself to unwind, release tension, and rejuvenate both body and mind in this nurturing practice on Sunday evenings with Matthew. He will guide a serene, one-hour session of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra — a perfect blend of gentle movements and deep relaxation. In this restful class, you'll experience the soothing stretches of Yin Yoga, targeting the connective tissues and fostering introspection. You will then transition into the tranquil practice of Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice, to reach profound levels of relaxation and inner peace.