Restorative Yoga is a calming and deeply relaxing practice that helps you release tension, reduce stress, and renew energy through supported, gentle poses. Using props like bolsters, blocks, and blankets, this class encourages the body and mind to slow down, inviting stillness and recovery in a supportive environment.
At the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, Restorative Yoga offers a welcome pause from the hustle of daily life—an opportunity to breathe deeply, let go, and reconnect with yourself.
All of our instructors are highly trained and hold a minimum of 200-hour yoga certification or equivalent discipline-specific credentials, ensuring that every class is led with expertise, safety, and care.
What to Expect in Class
Each class includes a small number of carefully selected yoga poses held for extended periods—usually 5 to 10 minutes—with the body fully supported to encourage total relaxation.
You’ll experience:
- Deep stretching and gentle opening of the hips, spine, and shoulders
- Props-based support for total comfort and ease
- Mindful breathing and guided relaxation A slower pace with minimal transitions
- A focus on nervous system recovery and stress relief
This class may include soft music, dimmed lighting, and optional mindfulness or meditation components.
Benefits of Restorative Yoga
- ✔ Reduces physical and mental stress
- ✔ Enhances flexibility through passive stretching
- ✔ Supports nervous system regulation
- ✔ Improves sleep quality and emotional balance
- ✔ Promotes healing and self-awareness ✔ Complements more active fitness routines
Who Should Attend?
Restorative Yoga is ideal for:
- Anyone seeking a gentle, meditative movement experience
- People recovering from injury, illness, or burnout
- Those managing chronic pain or fatigue
- Active individuals looking for balance and recovery
No yoga experience is required. All movements are accessible, and instructors offer modifications to meet each participant’s needs.
Where & When
Restorative Yoga is available at select YMCA of Greater Cleveland branches.
🗓️ Class times may vary by season and location.
- 🔗 View Your Branch Schedule
- 📧 Questions? Contact us at healthyliving@clevelandymca.org
Restore from the Inside Out
Give yourself the gift of stillness. Whether you're unwinding after a busy week or seeking balance in your wellness routine, Restorative Yoga helps you reset your body and mind in a safe, welcoming space.
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