The Teacher's Guide to Restorative Yoga

<b>A complete guide to restorative yoga—50+ full-color photos and 40 adaptable sequences for deep rest, hormonal balance, and nervous-system health<br> <br>Gentle, science-backed practices for full mind-body relaxation, with a focus on women’s health</b><br><br>Transform your yoga students’ practice—and your own—with the art and science of deep rest and relaxation. In this essential guide for yoga teachers and students, Audrey Favreau shares science-backed poses, breathwork, and mindful stillness practices designed to calm the nervous system, balance hormones, and renew emotional well-being.<br><br>Blending traditional yogic wisdom with modern therapeutic insights,<i> The Teacher’s Guide to Restorative Yoga</i> nurtures a holistic practice that promotes relaxation, wellness, and emotional balance. Readers will learn:<br><br><ul><li><b>Gentle yoga poses for stress relief and relaxation</b> with corresponding setup instructions, contraindications, and guided relaxation scripts</li><li><b>Custom sequences</b> that can be adapted for readers’ different needs, including menopause and other hormonal fluctuations</li><li><b>Pranayama breathwork exercises</b> to slow down and reset your nervous system</li><li>A balanced sequence for <b>daily practice at home or on the go</b></li><li>Conscious stillness and <b>mindful relaxation techniques</b> like the “Mindful Check-in”</li><li>Specific <b>practices to address common concerns</b> like stress, anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, chronic pain, menstruation, menopause, and fertility</li><li>How restorative yoga <b>activates the vagus nerve</b>’s parasympathetic relaxation response</li></ul><br>With 50+ full-color photos and illustrations, supportive step-by-step guidance, and 40 curated sequences, <i>The Teacher’s Guide to Restorative Yoga</i> offers a path to deep rest, mindful balance, and rituals of renewal from one of the field’s most trusted experts.