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Location: Vancouver, CA
Marla came to yoga following a 10 year career as a Professional Dancer. She trained classically at the school of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, then danced and toured with Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal and later...
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Level: All Levels
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This is an extended version of Marla's Hurry Up, and Slow Down restorative class, where we take more time to sink into the poses. Perfect for those suffering from insomnia or feeling stuck in 'stress mode' in their nervous system with a mind that won't turn off. Great if you are feeling tight from working out or running, as well as for anyone with limited mobility due to aches, pains, or injury.
Tags: Beginner, Gentle, Restorative, Relaxation, Yoga, stretch, Restorative Yoga, Restoring, Stress, Reduce Stress, insomnia, nervous system, hatha yoga, calm, Marla Waal, forward bend stretch, anxiety, Hurry Up, and Slow Down
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I'm a long-time yoga practitioner and your site is terrific for someone like me who wants to keep their practice fresh, but prefers to do a home practice. I love the variety of classes and enjoy...
vavava
This is a great practice. Thanks for sharing!
4 months ago
michelletrantina
Hi Energiayoga,
Props are great to have; but a bunch of pillows and folded and rolled up blankets can have the same effect.
Try different types of pillows, and have a ton of them on hand, same for blankets, and take lots of time time to make yourself 100% comfortable like Marla said. Then sink in!
Enjoy,
Michelle and MYO
By an expert about 8 months ago in Vancouver, CA
energiayoga
Thanks for the feedback. I'll try it again for sure!! I try to go to Yin Yoga classes whenever possible but they don't use props. Def need to go buy a bolster.
about 8 months ago in Miami Beach, US
marlawaal
Hello energiayoga! I am really sorry to hear that this restorative yoga practice gave you a terrible headache. The most important thing to remember with this style (or any style) of yoga is that you need to feel 100% comfortable before you can spend time and drop in to the pose. I teach this style in very small groups so that I can really pamper each student and give them whatever props they need to feel 100% comfortable. I cannot stress that enough. If you are not able to let go completely, relax, 'fall' into the earth with ease and slow flowing breath you need to pause the video and do whatever it takes to get there. This kind of thing definitely gets easier the more you do it. Having the help of a live teacher or even a good friend might allow you to appreciate this style, and feel the benefits. Don't give up!
about 8 months ago in Vancouver, CA
energiayoga
This practice gave me the worst headache. If you have all the props, great! If not you might get frustrated trying to get comfortable.
about 8 months ago in Miami Beach, US
dianaestelle
Amazing. Delightfully relaxing and rejuvenating. Just what the doctor ordered if you're recovering from a stressful week, an injury, or just tired and need some time to take care of yourself.
2 years ago
MonicaI
very relaxing and refreshing. my 10 yr old son and 8 yr old daughter ejoyed it too! thank you!
4 years ago in Houston, US
sumiyogi
One of my favourites!
4 years ago in Johannesburg, ZA
sumiyogi
Truly refreshing!
4 years ago in Johannesburg, ZA
lydia
Very beautiful and relaxing voice. Thank you!
4 years ago in la bastida, ES
dianabianco
Love his voice. Very nice short meditation.
about 4 years ago in Portland, US
nan6lobato
very relaxing and so quick !
about 4 years ago