#1 September Savasana Series

STILL

Welcome to this special series for Savasana September. This post will be free to view until the end of September 2023. Future videos in this series will be for paid subscribers, so if you would like to access the entire collection, you can upgrade (and be in with a chance of receiving a personalised signed copy of my book) here.

“In the midst of stillness, vibrancy is restored. Finding quiet in chaos allows you to recharge your inner glow. Learning to be still is a practice that reaps great rewards. Just like a good night’s sleep delivers vitality for the day ahead, stillness restores mind, body and soul. Embrace stillness to shine a little brighter.” - Emily Silva

This week’s theme for Savasana September is STILL.

This is the first of four aspects of restorative yoga as I learned from Judith Hanson Lasater (who learned from her teacher, B.K.S. Iyengar) when first studying restorative yoga as a teacher more than a decade ago.

To find stillness, comfort is key.

When the physical body is comfortable it becomes easier to let go and relax. Make a nest on your floor with as many props as you need to support your body in facilitating stillness.  The mind will continue to chatter at first, but you may be surprised to find that after a while you experience a sense of peace in both mind and body.

Give yourself permission to be rather than do.

With this in mind, in the first video in this series I take you through setting up and practice tips for your Supported Restorative Savasana.

I’m using the prop set up of this pose from my book, Rest + Calm as a reference.

If you want to use more propping for your comfort (e.g. 3 pillows rather than the 2 I’m using in this video) then please do.

Are you taking part in Savasana September?

If you’re taking part in Savasana September I’d love to know how you’re getting on in the comments. Let me know if you have any questions too. I’ll also sharing on Chat and Notes over the course of September, so do join me there if you’re not already.

Here’s your video for Supported Restorative Savasana (15mins):