Full Moon Restorative Yoga (in-person + livestream)
w. Marne Apolo . MA, RYT, Relax and Renew Trainer*
The full moon asks for nothing and gives everything.
Invite your body, mind, and heart into the healing illumination of restorative yoga.
Restorative Yoga is a passive, healing yoga practice in which the goal is to fully support the body with props for relaxation in each posture. Forward bends, back bends, and twists help the health of the spine, while allowing the systems of the body to reboot. Stress can damper the strength of the digestive system, immune system, endocrine system, lymphatic system, as well as jar the nervous system.
The full moon pulls on the tides and creates more tidal changes between highs and lows, some people experience similar fluctuations in their emotional system. Research has shown people tend to fall asleep later after and sleep less in the days leading up to a full moon. The cozy, soft, nurturance of restorative yoga cultivates soothing and rejuvenation for the organs and systems. Restorative yoga coaxes the body to enjoy being held in comfort and stillness. Guided gentle breath work, visualization, and poetry treat the mind to a loving focus. A true antidote for tension.
This yoga class is inspired by training* with Judith Hanson Lasater, renowned restorative yoga teacher and author of Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times.
what you'll experience
Supported Yoga Postures
Gentle breath work
Poetry
Reiki touch (optional)
Guided Light Visualization
Heart Chakra Sound Bowl
Loving Kindness Meditation
benefits of restorative yoga
Calms and regulates the nervous system
Supports healthy digestion and immune function
Reduces the physical and emotional effects of stress
Encourages deep rest and tissue-level relaxation
Balances emotional fluctuations, especially around the full moon
Restores a sense of ease and inner stillness
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Investment: $25
If you have any questions about registration, please contact us at contact@ayurvedicwellness.center and we're happy to help.
FAQs
Who can attend?
This class is open to all levels. No prior yoga experience is required.
Is this class offered regularly?
This class is offered monthly in alignment with the full moon. Check the AWC class schedule for upcoming dates.
How can I attend?
This class is offered in-person at the Ayurvedic Wellness Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, or via Zoom livestream. You can choose the format that works best for you at registration.
Will there be a recording?
Yes. Registration in a live session includes access to a recording for seven days following class.
Marne Apolo . MA, RYT, Relax and Renew Trainer*
As a life-long learner, Marne strives to cultivate creative ways to integrate organ health and humor with yoga philosophy and practice. She has studied yoga with and continually inspired by Yolanda Bain, Ginjah Knuth, Judith Hanson Lasater, Angela Farmer, as well as Loving Kindness meditation with Sharon Salzberg and is currently a student of Insight Yoga with Sarah Powers.