Leslie Kazadi

Open eagle twist, with the legs entwined like "eagle pose," releases the legs onto the side of the top leg adds a twist of sensation, opening the front and outer side of the opposite hip. Feel the deep unwinding of the hips as you open to this shape.

Candlestick pose is a hybrid between shoulder stand and legs up the wall poses. As you allow your hips to sink into the support of the blocks and your shoulders to nestle down into the floor, imagine the light of your heart igniting.

Extended bridge with bolsters beneath you is a gentle version of this heart-opening, breath-expanding inspirational pose. Give yourself enough support so that this pose gives you an open invitation to B Restored.

Babbling Brook is a sweet heart-opening pose that supports a gentle undulation of the spine, a melting of the shoulders and expansion of the breath. Sense how this shape invites elasticity in the spine and feel your fluidity and even liquidity with each soft, shape-shifting breath.

Windmill twist will gently unwind the spine and while opening up the front body as well! This is a favorite for those with tender or tight low backs. And it's a sweet solution to the tension we experience from long bouts of sitting in chairs. Feel your energy return as you relax in this windmill of relaxation.

Downward dog may feel dreamy with support. OR staying on your knees and/or forearms may feel better so that you can allow time and gravity to traction your spine and ease your mind. Acknowledge that you can also change your mind and position at any time that feels right for you.

Pigeon and figure 4 poses are both deep hip openers that can release deep tension in the hips and low back and may cultivate a sense of relief and relaxation in the body. Be sure to practice the figure 4 version on your back if you have any tenderness in your knees, hips or low back.

Breath Vitality pose opens your chest to free your breath and invites you to nourish your body with deep cleansing breaths.

3-part Angel begins with a side stretch that unwinds into a spinal twist and ends with a supported backbend with arms outstretched and heart wide open. Be sure to ensconce yourself with props so that you feel the support beneath you that allows you to shine your inner light and feel the beauty within!

Easy twist is a simple pose to release the spine and open the heart, allowing the body to reset and the nervous system to relax.

B Restored is a labor of my love for Restorative Yoga and intention to share this practice with you. I hope that you feel restored and inspired by the beauty of this gentle, healing practice.

B Restored with this short & sweet restorative yoga practice that includes: breath vitality, babbling brook, forward folding twist and legs up the wall. Gather your props next to a wall and let these supported restorative poses ease you into the deep relaxation that cultivates rejuvenation.