“Instead of mindfulness, which we know as a style of meditation, restorative yoga is a bodyfulness practice”
“A restorative pose is a refuge from the past, and from the future. The past baggage that I have, my anxiety - which is a pattern that we learn, about creating a future that is perfect for me, safe for me. So the restorative moment is the ultimate refuge from my personal past, my personal future. Therefore it is a state of Moksha, of liberation. ”
In this episode, we discuss:
The difference between yin yoga and restorative yoga
The physiological benefits of restorative yoga
The emotional, psychological and mental benefits of restorative yoga
Restorative yoga as a backdoor into meditation
The four conditions we need for relaxation
How dance can be a form of meditation
How to use restorative yoga to balance the Ayurvedic doshas - vata, pitta & kapha
Lizzie’s yoga adolescence and her practice now
Judith & Lizzie’s experiences with the image conscious LA yoga scene, self loathing and eating disorders
How to create a long term, sustainable yoga practice - and what that really looks like
Why you might need to seperate your yoga practice from your daily exercise routine
How to measure the success of your yoga practice
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