Restorative Props

Known for unbeatable quality, Hugger Mugger is my favorite yoga prop company. Remember these items are going to become part of your practice, home, and life - so source the best.

Restorative Yoga Kit or individually:
1 Yoga Mat
1 Bolster - Round
1 Bolster - Rectangular
5 Blankets - Mexican
2 Blocks - 4 inch Foam
1 Strap - Cotton D-Ring
1 Eyebag - Piccolo
1 Yoga Chair
1 Foam Roller

International Props (recommended by students)


Australia:
Calm Buddhi Bolster

Scotland:
Ecotex Bolster

Germany:
Lotuscrafts Bolster

Reading List

Yoga Myths: USA, Germany, UK
Restore and Rebalance: USAGermany, UK
Relax and Renew: USA, Germany, UK
Yogabody: USA, Germany, UK
Nonviolent Communication: USA, Germany, UK

Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: USA, Germany, UK
Radiance Sutras: USA, Germany, UK
Meditation Secrets for Women: USA, Germany, UK
Meditation Made Easy: USA, Germany, UK
Joyful: USA, Germany, UK

Holding Space: USA
Yoga Student Handbook: USA, Germany, UK
Yoga Teaching Handbook: USA, Germany, UK

Tending the Heart Fire: USA, Germany, UK
Silence in the Age of Noise: USA, Germany, UK
The Art of Stillness: USA, Germany, UK
Presence over Perfect: USA, Germany, UK

Practicing the Power of Now: USA, Germany, UK
Waking Up: USA, Germany, UK
Practice You: USA, Germany, UK
Being Mortal: USA, Germany, UK

 

Yoga and Creativity

Big Magic
The Artists Way

 

Travel Novels

(Recommendations from students around the world)
Indonesia: This Earth of Mankind
Australia: Breath
USA: The Underground Railroad

 

Articles

Science Says Silence Is Much More Important To Our Brains Than We Think
‘Belly Brain’ – The Enteric Nervous System
The 5 Koshas
Anatomy 101: Understanding Your Sacroiliac Joint
Hiranyagarbha
Conditions for Calm
Is It Safe to Do Inversions with High Blood Pressure?
To Better Cope With Stress, Listen to Your Body

Restorative Certification

Restorative Yoga Teacher Certification
Yoga Alliance continuing education hours

 

Other Links

Blanket folding diagram
Head blanket in Savasana
Insight Meditation Timer
Restorative Yoga Online Educational Video
Enchanted Wonders Cards
Interview with Dr. Richard Miller  of iRest Yoga Nidra
Roger Cole on Using Science to Supercharge Your Relaxation

 

Podcast Episodes

Yogaland (April ‘24)
Yoga Talks (April ‘24)
Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast (July ‘21)
Practice, Parenting & Perfectionism (Dec ‘20)
Interview with a Yogi (Jan ‘19)
Yoga Stories (Dec '17)
A Grateful Life (Sept. '17)
Yoga Land (Aug. '17)
Yoga Stories  (July '16)

 

Digital Learning

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