Has it ever happened to you that your body asks for a break, but your mind won't let go?
Restorative yoga arrives for exactly that: to teach us how to pause, breathe more deeply, and truly rest.
This style of yoga -- also known as therapeutic yoga -- invites us to release tension, recover energy, and reconnect with the body through rest and gentleness. It was developed by the great master B.K.S. Iyengar in the 1970s, with a very precise and loving approach to the body, seeking to align, support, and heal.
The beauty of restorative yoga is that you don't need experience or physical strength to practice it. It is designed for all bodies, all ages, and all stages of life.
Whether you are recovering from an injury, dealing with stress, struggling with insomnia, or simply looking for a moment of peace amid the noise... this practice embraces you.
We use props such as blankets, blocks, and bolsters to support the body in comfortable postures for several minutes. This way, the nervous system can fully relax and energy reorganizes gently.
With comfortable postures held for several minutes, this practice helps you release physical, mental, and emotional tension.
And yes, we also practice it in our space in Puerto Madero! A haven of calm in the middle of the city, where you can give yourself a deep pause and come back to yourself.
Benefits of restorative yoga
More than a series of postures, restorative yoga is a true gift for the soul. Some of its benefits:
- Reduces stress and anxiety
By slowing down, your body and mind enter repair mode. It's like a conscious nap, but deeper.
- Improves flexibility
Without forcing. Just with time, proper support, and calm breathing.
- Relieves chronic pain
Ideal for those who suffer from back, neck, or accumulated tension. Rest also heals.
- Increases body awareness
You learn to listen to your body and respond with love.
- Improves breathing
Deep breathing becomes more natural and pleasurable.
- Promotes better sleep
Many students tell me that after a class they sleep like babies.
Basic restorative yoga poses
Some simple yet powerful poses to begin enjoying this practice:
1. Supported Fish (Matsyasana), to open the chest and release the back.
- Lie on your back.
- Place a block under your shoulder blades and another under your head.
- Let your arms fall to the sides of your body.
- Close your eyes and stay there for a few minutes.
2. Reclined Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana), gently opens the hips.
- Lie on your back and bring the soles of your feet together.
- Let your knees fall to the sides.
- Place a bolster or block under each knee for support.
- Ideal if you run, cycle, or spend many hours sitting.
3. Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani), relief for tired legs.
- Lie down near a wall and raise your legs against it.
- Relax your arms and face.
- Excellent if you work long hours sitting down.
4. Child's Pose (Balasana), a hug for yourself.
- Kneel and sit on your heels.
- Lean your torso forward and rest your forehead down.
- You can open your knees slightly and stretch your arms forward.
- Great for relaxing the back and hips.
5. Savasana (Final Resting Pose), close your eyes and let go of all your worries.
Simply lie on your back with your eyes closed and support under your knees if you like. Let the body melt into the floor.
Restorative yoga is not a class about effort, but about surrender. You don't need to do more -- you need to do less.
You come as you are, and you leave with what you need.
"Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured,
and to endure what cannot be cured."
-- B.K.S. Iyengar
With love,
Angela