Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra
SAVY Yoga has been serving the city of London and surrounding areas since 2011 under the most qualified and experienced faculty in LONDON and CANADA, and one of the most qualified and experienced faculty in the WORLD! To serve the people of London in a better way, instead of serving some run-of-the-mill pseudo-yoga routines, we offer some very useful and healing, authentic Yoga/ Meditation/ Pranayama routines, ranging from gentle to very challenging Yoga, for the beginner to the advanced student alike.
Here, we bring to you an introduction to Yoga classes being taught at our SAVY Yoga Studio.
Through demonstration, discussion and experiential movement, you will gain key understanding of proper postures and how to keep your body safe. As common sense dictates, one can function properly only if one is disease-free and is in a healthy state of body, mind and spirit. So, for us, your health and disease-free state comes first of all. Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas, Pranayama, Swara, Mudras, Marmas, Kriyas, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana – our Yoga is much more than mere ekanga Yoga comprising gymnastics and sauna!
Yoga Classes at SAVY bring to you the taste, values and expertise of the true traditional Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga from India. Inspired adherence to the eight pillars or steps of yoga bestow one with a calm mind and fit body and lead one towards attaining an emancipated life. In more physical or materialistic terms, Yoga is more than capable of keeping one physically and mentally fit and disease-free. It has become the new hot and favoured way to sweat it out for better health. SAVY Yoga is a humble step in that direction.
Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra
Restoraive Yoga with Yoga Nidra – the Yoga that awakens, combines the best techniques for relaxation and recovery from multitude of illnesses including mental as well as physical issues. These deceptively simple, restful Yoga practices bestow a profound sense of joy, peacefulness and well-being. Their various elements, if practiced regularly, provide a sophisticated set of mind-body tools that connect us to pure states of awareness, leading us to our highest truths and strengthen our capacity to negotiate the storms of life with calm and control.
Restorative Yoga helps one relax – it is the practice of relaxation. Restful and soothing Yoga poses held for 5-10 minutes each in a comfortable environment help us activate relaxation response in the body. This form of yoga has long been recognized for its immense ability to relieve stress and anxiety, boost immune response, help one heal from illness and trauma, and gently stretch and open muscles and joints.
Yoga Nidra, or ‘the sleep that awakens‘, is an ancient Yogic technique that induces full body relaxation and a deeply meditative state. It is a very mellow but profoundly effective form of Yoga. Swami Rama used to say that 15 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to 3 hours of good, deep sleep. It is practiced lying down. Yoga Nidra places you at a place between wakefulness and sleep where ultimate relaxation facilitates the flow of your inner abundance. Clinical research highlights the effectiveness of Yoga Nidra in overcoming stress and anxiety, improving sleep, balancing the nervous system, boosting body immunity, healing psychological trauma, and managing chronic pain. Yoga Nidra is used at various hospitals and medical centres to treat PTSD, insomnia, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Recent studies have shown that Yoga Nidra helps with improving mental health and overcoming stress and improves general well-being in patients with menstrual irregularities. A recent done at National Institute of Health recently demonstrated that Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra helps people lose more than twice the subcutaneous fat than the sweatiest vinyasa flow class. Particularly relaxing Yoga routines significantly reduce cortisol levels and lead to loss of abdominal fat.
Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra can be challenging for beginners. It is difficult to put mind to rest. Be patient and with practice you will be able to achieve deep calm and bliss with ease.
Benefits of Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
- Reduces Stress: Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people try any form of meditation. This class is one of the most effective tools to overcome stress.
- Controls Anxiety: Less stress translates to less anxiety and anxiety-related mental health issues like social anxiety, phobias and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
- Promotes Emotional Health: This can also lead to an improved self-image and more positive outlook on life.
- Enhances Self-Awareness: It may help you develop a stronger understanding of yourself, helping you grow into your best self.
- Lengthens Attention Span: This is like weight training for your attention span. It helps increase the strength and endurance of your attention.
- May Reduce Age-Related Memory Loss: Improvement in attention and clarity of thinking may help keep your mind young.
- Can Generate Kindness: This may increase positive feelings and actions toward yourself and others.
- May Help Fight Addictions: The mental discipline you can develop may help you break dependencies by increasing your self-control and awareness of triggers for addictive behaviors. This will help with controlling addictions and losing weight.
- Improves Sleep: Nearly half the population will struggle with insomnia at some point. This can help you relax and control the “runaway” thoughts that can interfere with sleep. This can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and increase sleep quality.
- Helps Control Pain: Your perception of pain is closely linked to your state of mind. It can be elevated in stressful conditions. This routine can diminish the perception of pain in the brain. This may help treat chronic pain when used as a supplement to medical care or physical therapy.
- Can Decrease Blood Pressure: Meditation can also improve physical health by activating parasympathetic response leading to reduced blood pressure and less strain on the heart.
- You Can Meditate Anywhere: Once you learn this simple technique, you can practice it anywhere.
This class is a part of our Basic Yoga program.
You can learn Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra routine at SAVY under one of the most qualified and experienced faculty in North America!
You are most welcome to learn this routine and stay healthy.
This special class is offered regularly, every week.
Here are required details of the classes:
- Time: On Tuesdays: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM (Please confirm time with the Studio)
- Where: Online, Live Stream
- Formats: As a part of Basic Yoga package or 4 Class package – 1 Class every week for One Month . We recommend combining this class with at least one more suitable Yoga class per week.
- Batches: One batch per month.
- Commitment: A commitment to complete the program without missing any class (except in an emergency). Missed classes will not be compensated in any way.
- Cost: It’s available under Basic Yoga program or as an 8-Class package. Please check the pricing here.
More advanced Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra sessions and Teacher Training courses are offered separately.
Special Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra sessions are also offered in private sessions.
Please check the exact schedule and time below.
Established benefits of Yoga:
- Improved General Health
- Longevity
- Anxiety Relief
- Stronger Bones
- Healthier Heart
- Healthy Weight
- Lower Stress Levels
- Increased Flexibility
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Improved Lung Capacity
- Improved Brain Function
- Greater Sense of Balance
- Better mind-body connexion
- Better Sexual Function & Libido
- Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics
- Relief from Chronic Back Pain and Neck Pain
- Better over-all quality of life & much more…
The salient features of London Yoga Classes of SAVY Healing Yoga are:
- Comprehensive, authentic, world class teaching and knowledge-base in all aspects of Yoga
- Authentic Ashtanaga and Vinyasa Yoga training based on true, traditional Yoga from India
- Asanas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dhyana, Kriyas. Chakras, Kundalini Awakening, Shatkarma, Marma, Mantra etc
- Clear, concise, to-the-point instruction and individualized care
- One of the most qualified, experienced, international faculty, well-trained in India with excellent teaching skills
- Yoga School with highest ranking of RYS 500 – we train yoga teachers up to the highest rank
- Yoga Therapy services for all diseases available
- Wonderful, knowledgeable, stable, regular, supportive, warm, welcoming yoga community
- Unique, specialized yoga classes – Sukshma Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Deep Stretch Yoga, Yoga for Face, Meditation Classes, Sun and Moon Salutations, Pranayama etc
- Workshops on interesting Yoga topics from time to time
- Delve deep into the field of Yoga – Keep learning and sharing knowledge
- Suitable time of classes
- Small size of even group classes
- Small Class Yoga for smaller groups
- Private sessions also available
- Decent studio and studio setting – enjoy the character and warmth of the Victorian heritage building
- Authentic Yoga at reasonable rates
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To delve deeper into this important topic in Yoga, please also check different courses at SAVY.
Dr Jitender K Sahdev
President and Director of Teaching
Please contact us to learn more about Yoga. We would love to hear any suggestions or comments that you might have. Space is limited in courses and participation will be on a first-come-first-served basis. So, respond early to participate in this exciting, life-transforming Yoga experience.
Note : You should check with your health care professional before starting this or any new exercise program or breathing routine. This is especially important if you have any pre-existing health conditions, such as high blood pressure, migraines or heart or lung ailments. Women who are pregnant or think they might be pregnant should consult their physician before performing any of the breathing or physical exercises.
The information contained in the program is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional medical advice. Any use of the information in these programs/ workshops is at the reader’s discretion, risk and responsibility. The studio, author and the publisher specifically disclaim any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use or application of any information contained herein. A health care professional should be consulted regarding your specific situation.
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