Final Relaxation

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Child's Pose
Child
Legs Up the Wall
LegsUpTheWall
Savasana
Savasana

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Deep relaxation is just as important as the active poses! This practice allows your nervous system to integrate all the benefits of your yoga session. Savasana and restorative poses activate your parasympathetic nervous system, promoting healing, digestion, and deep rest.

Description

Complete relaxation sequence ending in savasana

Poses (3)

Transition
Child's Pose

Child's Pose

Take a moment to notice the effects of your practice

8breaths
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Restorative Inversion
Legs Up the Wall

Legs Up the Wall

Use wall or bolster, let blood flow reverse

24breaths
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Final Rest
Savasana

Savasana

Complete stillness, allow practice to integrate fully

32breaths
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Anatomical Focus

Nervous System
Mind
Full Body

Teaching Notes

Provide blankets and eye pillows. Guide students through body scan or breath awareness during savasana.

Sequence Details

Target Duration:
8m
Intensity:
Gentle
Difficulty:
Beginner
Type:
relaxation
Poses:
3

Yoga Styles

Primary style
Restorative
Also practiced in
HathaYinVinyasaGentleTherapeutic
RestorativeUse props extensively, hold poses for extended periods
HathaSimple relaxation poses with focus on breath awareness
YinPassive poses with mindful stillness and meditation
VinyasaGentle cool-down after dynamic practice
GentleAccessible relaxation suitable for all levels
TherapeuticHealing-focused with specific props for comfort

Focus Areas

RelaxationStress ReliefMeditationIntegration