Restorative Yoga for Beginners

by Julia Clarke

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Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.

Restorative Yoga for Beginners is an illustrated tutorial guide for restorative and relaxation yoga. Due out 17th Dec 2019 from Callisto on their Rockridge Press imprint, it's 180 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook format (ebook available now). It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. The book also includes a short author bio, and a metric conversion chart, as well as interactive resources, supplies, and references lists. There is no index. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.

Relaxation and stress management are important themes for virtually everyone. The toll that chronic stress takes on our bodies is insidious and serious. Restorative yoga is a tool which is accessible and safe and effective and can be practiced by almost everyone no matter what their level of fitness or previous yoga experience are.

The book follows a logical progression: an introduction and tips for using the book are followed by what restorative yoga is and other basic info, followed by a section of poses for different purposes such as relaxation, stress relief, pain relief, healing, followed by sequences, and a final chapter on breathing and meditation.

The author has a positive and calm manner of writing. It's encouraging but not strident or preachy at all. The equipment used in the book is minimal and easily sourced (she provides alternatives which most readers already have around the house).

I have been having a lot of physical therapy for a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder. The progress has been positive but slow and painful. I've experienced positive benefits from the information in this book, less pain and more mobility.

Five stars, definitely worth a look for anyone interested in pain and stress relief in conjunction with yoga practice.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.