Restorative
yoga, which relaxes, calms and balances the body, has positive effects on the
mind. The purpose of restorative yoga is to make the body, spine and mind
conscious by making use of the right energy centers in the body with breathing
exercises. This type of yoga, which prepares the whole body for meditation, is
an important meditative experience. Restorative yoga, which is done with the
help of objects such as pillows, belts, blankets, is a meditation practice to
soften the tension that occurs spiritually.
The
restorative form of yoga, which provides a deep awareness and a sense of
oneness, allows the individual to gain a universal recognition, perception and
comprehension ability. Every breathing behavior, every different posture opens
the door for the individual to make sense of himself and his environment and to
realize it. The individual feels that the deepening and developing thoughts are
quieted and his consciousness awakens in every long posture. Since the poses
are held long in this type of yoga, a high degree of relaxation of the
muscles is ensured and a calm atmosphere is created. With silence and focus on
consciousness, the individual witnesses the pure state of the self and
continues to know and see more.
Restorative
yoga can also be called mindfulness yoga. Restorative yoga allows the person to
see and recognize the limits of his physical body, as well as realize that he
can accept himself as he is. The effects of every meditation done with
restorative yoga, which opens the door to spiritual consciousness as well as
bodily awareness, are clearly felt. These effects are intertwined with each
other. The meditative effects of restorative yoga, where spiritual and bodily
awareness are side by side, allow us to feel the world.
The
awareness that develops with restorative yoga practices affects our health
holistically. These effects of restorative yoga on our body and mind; It helps
to increase awareness in terms of emotional, mental, physical and environmental
aspects. However, this meditation, which is started on a yoga mat, affects
every aspect of our lives, enabling us to make calm, conscious and healthy
decisions. Life becomes clearer thanks to decisions made consciously and with a
high level of awareness. It is the self-awareness developed by restorative yoga
that creates distinctive feelings and thoughts. Awareness and deep feelings
arise since the developing self-consciousness feels like waking from a deep
sleep.
The
individual who sees rough roads and stormy weather in the routine flow of life
is the only person he can trust to get away from fears, uncertainties and bad
thoughts. Making sense of, recognizing, and realizing oneself is the key to
cross all bumpy roads with ease and survive all stormy weather without damage.
Restorative
yoga, which enables the individual to focus on oneself, to recognize, to be
aware of oneself, and thus to recognize one’s environment, allows to
consciously remove the tensions that occur mentally. At the same time,
restorative yoga opens the door to learning to let go of negative thoughts,
negative emotions and uncertainties that can lead to illness.
