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Constructive Rest

Restorative Beginner

Constructive Rest is a beginner supine rest. Neutralizes spine, releases low back/psoas.

Sage line drawing of Constructive Rest

How to cue it

  1. Lie supine, knees bent, feet hip-width
  2. Let knees lean together
  3. Release the low back

At a glance

Drishti
ClosedWhere the eyes rest.
Family
Supine rest
Level
Beginner
Chakra
Root (Muladhara)

Counter poses

What to offer after Constructive Rest to let the body settle.

Good to know

Constructive Rest is a distinct active-rest position (no classical name).

Build your class with Constructive Rest in Cue

Drop Constructive Rest into a sequence, keep these cues beside it, set the timing, then teach the whole class off one screen you can read from across the room. Free to start.

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