Full Body Yin & Restorative Yoga: Tension Melt

Carole Carter from Living Lotus Online on yoga mat demonstrating extended puppy dog pose Uttana Shishosana Anahatasana

Tension Melt

Tension Melt is a wonderfully nourishing Yin & Restorative Yoga class. Beginning in a Yin sequence that increases blood flow to muscles and connective tissues and enhances lymph movement. Finally, find stillness & deep rest with Restorative poses that continue to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest) response to melt tension away. (Grab 2X Yoga blocks, bolster & blanket)

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