Return to Restorative Yoga Sequence

Iyengar’s Restorative Practice

  • Prasarita Padatonasana – 10 minutes, with crown of head on block
  • Uttanasana – 10 minutes, with head on block
  • Down Dog – 5 minutes, with head on block & strap around forearms
  • Headstand – 10 minutes (or up to 25 minutes)
  • Supta Virasana – 5 minutes
  • Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana – 5 minutes (use either bolster or chair)
  • Shoulder stand – 10 minutes
  • Plough – 5 minutes
  • Down Dog – 5 minutes (same as above)
  • Prasarita Padatonasana – 5 minutes (same as above)
  • Uttanasana – 5 minutes (same as above)
  • Tadasana – 5 minutes; feel heels on the floor, chest lifting

Do all with closed eyes
Can shorten practice but keep ratios the same