Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
restorative yoga
References
Britannica AI Icon

restorative yoga

Written by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of  Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them.
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Last updated

Quick Summary

Restorative yoga is a practice focused on relaxation and healing, with less emphasis on movement and more on stillness. It is one of several types of yoga, an ancient Indian philosophy aimed at uniting the mind and body for spiritual release. While yoga in general can improve balance and flexibility and ease psychological distress, restorative yoga specifically prioritizes deep relaxation and psychic and physical healing. This approach allows individuals to find a sense of calm and rejuvenation through gentle, supported poses.123

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
3 Britannica Sources
  1. Types of Yoga
  2. Yoga
  3. Types of Yoga: Top Questions

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.