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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga The meditative practice of yoga nidra might be just the ticket this week as we recover from one celebration and prepare for another. We'll also take a look at restorative yoga as we spend some time relaxing before the start of a new year. What is Yoga Nidra? Have you ever been in savasana at the end of yoga class, and just when you feel yourself start to relax, your teacher calls time? Have you wondered what a longer, deeper period of relaxation would feel like? What it might do for your stress levels and your health in general? Well, I have two words for you: yoga nidra. See More About:  yoga styles  yoga lifestyle  stress management Restorative Yoga Another way to relax this week is with a restorative class. In restorative yoga, props are used for support the body so that you can hold poses for longer, allowing you to open up through passive stretching. It's a great way to chill out. See More About:  resting poses  supine poses  restoratives Restorative Poses Three restorative poses you can try at home. Don't worry if you don't have all the props. Folded blankets will work just as well. Don't forget an extra blanket to cover yourself so you don't get cold. See More About:  restoratives  yoga photo galleries  Pose of the Week - Supine Spinal Twist I often decide on the pose of the week by asking myself which pose I'd most like to do right now. Today, that is a supine spinal twist. My last big meal was a few hours ago and I just want to lie down and let gravity work me into this twist. In fact, I think I'll go ahead and do that. Want to join me? See More About:  twists  yoga for back pain  supine poses Yoga Ads Yoga Poses Beginners Yoga Hatha Yoga Yoga Exercises Yoga Asanas Featured Articles Advanced Yoga Yoga Glossary Yoga Frequently Asked Questions Beginning Yoga Practice An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses Yoga Pants Advertisement