by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 27, 2020 | StrengthPoses, Yoga
Adding RAVI to a core strengthening pose like boat pose is a unique opportunity to target the strengthening effects. We are able to manipulate the center of mass (balance point) of the body by strategically adding weight. RAVI allows you to do this in a safe and...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 20, 2020 | Anxiety, NotYoga, PTSD, Stress
The weight is distributed evenly and wraps around you like a hug. Weighted blankets are commonly used to help prepare the body for sleep. The RAVI compact and portable version lets you take your comfort with you – anywhere you go. Traumatic experiences can have...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 15, 2020 | YinStretches, Yoga
In the Hatha Yoga tradition, this pose is named Gomukhasana which translates to cow face pose. Many yoga postures are named from nature. When viewed from the front, the knees resemble the snout and the arms resemble the ears. In the YIN Practice, the pose is named...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 13, 2020 | RestorativeYoga, Yoga
RAVI helps you relax more in Side Lying Relaxation Pose Side Lying Relaxation Pose is also known as Savasana on the side and offers all the benefits of traditional Savasana with some extra components. Drawing in 1 or both knees can help relax the belly and aid...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 9, 2020 | Autism, Children, NotYoga
Comforting Children with Hugs Comforting Hugs are known to cause a release of a waterfall of happiness chemistry into the body. Weighted blanket are used for calming children in therapy situations as well as creating more happiness in their daily life. Hugs (real and...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 6, 2020 | StandingPoses, YinStretches, Yoga
Standing Forward Fold and The Heavy Roll Up Forward folds stretch the back body and invite the body to relax in and surrender. The sensation of stretch can be felt from the bottoms of the feet all the way along the back body to the base of the skull. Folds also...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 1, 2020 | RestorativeYoga, Yoga
Restorative bridge pose is a simple restorative yoga pose. The elevation of the hips allows the body to rest in a simple inversion, where the hips are higher than the heart and head. Inverting the body helps the lymphatic system work and helps to calm the nervous...
by Lori Skerjanz | Sep 23, 2020 | Anxiety, NotYoga, PTSD, Stress, Uncategorized
Let’s talk Parasympathetic. Just what is your Parasympathetic nervous system anyway? Your senses take in your surroundings and give you information about your environment so that your body can be ready to react to Survive or Thrive. Your Autonomous Nervous...
by Lori Skerjanz | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Restorative Yoga with RAVI weighted blankets Your body senses weight as calming – stimulating the sensory system in the same way that the body relaxes into a hug. Restorative yoga is a therapeutic style of yoga that relaxes the body in preparation for...
