12 RELAXING YOGA POSES WITH YOGA BOLSTER | How to use yoga props

In this practice

Key teachings

• Prop usage for enhanced comfort and relaxation
• Restorative yoga principles of passive stretching
• Deep relaxation through supported postures
• Mindfulness and surrender in supported poses

Ideal for

• Practitioners of restorative or Yin yoga
• Individuals seeking deep relaxation and stress relief
• Beginners looking for accessible yoga practices
• Anyone wishing to use props to deepen their practice
• People needing gentle movement

Lesson

Instructions

Bolsters are popular yoga props often used in restorative/yin yoga classes. Bolsters can help you relax better in restorative yoga poses by supporting different parts of the body. It's a great yoga prop to invest in if you like practicing restorative/yin yoga at home.

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Steps

• Supported Child's Pose (Balasana)
• Supported Reclined Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)
• Supported Fish Pose (Matsyasana variant)
• Supported Legs Up The Wall (Viparita Karani variant)
• Supported Gentle Spinal Twist
• Supported Seated Forward Fold
• Supported Bridge Pose
• Supported Savasana
• Using a bolster for meditation

Benefits

• Deep relaxation and stress reduction
• Calms the nervous system
• Releases muscular tension and stiffness
• Improves flexibility through passive stretching
• Enhances comfort and accessibility in poses
• Promotes emotional well-being