Restorative Myofascial Yoga
Energy Unwinding is currently not teaching public classes. Restorative Myofascial Yoga is on offer to current clients only.
Below is a list of recommended self-care tools. Your therapist will work with you to identify tools that are appropriate for you.
Foam Roller: This is the primary tool that we will use, so you will want to purchase this online or from your local sports store. You can use a 6” in diameter foam roller, or even a half roller which takes the standard 6” and makes it 3” in diameter, or, for those of us more petite or wanting to be lower to the ground, you may want to purchase a 4” foam roller. Either one will support you well in this class.
Foam roller (6” in diameter x 36” long via Amazon ~24.99 via Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Density-Muscle-Rollers-Day-Fitness/dp/B079HFGHNP/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1&keywords=6%22%2Bfoam%2Broller%2Bfirm%2Bdensity&qid=1596819818&sr=8-24&th=1
Foam roller (4” in diameter x 36” long via Amazon ~$11.50):
https://www.amazon.com/CanDo-White-Foam-Roller-Round/dp/B001RQ3WPG/ref=sr_1_27?dchild=1&keywords=4%22+foam+roller&qid=1603216846&sr=8-27
Yoga Blocks: This is also in the short list of primary tools needed to keep you safe in the longer holds of this restorative practice. There are a lot of cheaper yoga blocks, but they can be soft and therefore unsupportive as your yoga practice develops. The following is the therapists recommendation:
Hugger Mugger Yoga Blocks (~16.95 each via Yoga Outlet + shipping of 2-6 business days. Amazon does not carry these): https://www.yogaoutlet.com/products/hugger-mugger-4-foam-yoga-block-34228/?color=purple&q=hugger%20mugg&variant=14825758720035
MFR Ball: You may already have a ball that you can use as long as it is not a tennis ball, lacrosse ball, softball, basically, any ball that is not overly hard and has a bit of give (so is not inflated full). Let me know if I can mail one to you. I will provide the ball, you simply cover postage which is currently $4.00
Yoga Blankets: You may opt to use your own blankets. If so, please be sure that the blankets you use do not slip and slide when folded. If you decide early or later that you would like yoga blankets, this link will take you to
Heavyweight Falsa Mexican Yoga Blanket (~18.95 on sale now via Yoga Outlet)
https://www.yogaoutlet.com/products/native-yoga-heavy-weight-falsa-mexican-yoga-blanket-8124629?color=blue&variant=14826078535715
Yoga Bolster: As you grow with the class, or if you are an early adopter, you may want to purchase a yoga bolster which will allow you to more easily set up class for yourself. Blankets are great, but can become a little cumbersome to move in the transition of poses.
Hugger Mugger yoga bolster (~$82.95 via Amazon): This is the one I have so I can speak to its quality and the price on Amazon is comparable to best pricing and you can get this in a few days.
Anja Yoga Bolster (~$69.99 via Amazon): If you want to save some monies, the reviews are good on this though I have not tried this brand yet.https://www.amazon.com/Ajna-Bolster-Pillow-Meditation-Support/dp/B081H9D88X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=T9VAUB3EP8E8&dchild=1&keywords=hugger%2Bmugger%2Byoga%2Bbolster&qid=1596816699&sprefix=hugger%2Bmugger%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUEhEMFBPNFRPTTRZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjM4MTkyMTFMOE5OOUFJMzg5RyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjQzMTczMTBVS1hPWTI3NE1ZTyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Towels: You may want to set aside a medium sized towel (the next size up from a hand towel), and a bath towel for additional support.