The Teacher's Guide to Restorative Yoga: 30+ Therapeutic Pose and Sequence Combinations to Calm the Nervous System, Access Deep Rest, and Achieve Horm -- Audrey Favreau, Paperback
A complete guide to restorative yoga--50] full-color photos and 40 adaptable sequences for deep rest, hormonal balance, and nervous-system health Gentle, science-backed practices for full mind-body relaxation, with a focus on women's health 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. Blending traditional yogic wisdom with modern therapeutic insights, The Teacher's Guide to Restorative Yoga nurtures a holistic practice that promotes relaxation, wellness, and emotional balance. Readers will learn:
- Gentle yoga poses for stress relief and relaxation with corresponding setup instructions, contraindications, and guided relaxation scripts
- Custom sequences that can be adapted for readers' different needs, including menopause and other hormonal fluctuations
- Pranayama breathwork exercises to slow down and reset your nervous system
- A balanced sequence for daily practice at home or on the go
- Conscious stillness and mindful relaxation techniques like the "Mindful Check-in"
- Specific practices to address common concerns like stress, anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, chronic pain, menstruation, menopause, and fertility
- How restorative yoga activates the vagus nerve's parasympathetic relaxation response
Author: Audrey Favreau
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 6/2/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15 lbs
Size: 9.91" H x 6.91" L x 0.61" W
ISBN: 9798889843702
