60 Minute Restorative Yoga - Surrender, Let go and Find Ease

This is a 60 minute restorative yoga class to help you surrender, let go and find ease. Deeply restorative, uncomplicated postures that allow you to gently unwind and relax. Ideal if you're feeling fatigued, overwhelmed, pre sleep or just need some refuge. In this practice, we explore the yoga concept of Sattva; finding ease, peace and equanimity. The only essential props required is a blanket and a yoga block or large book. Optional extras (if you have them: a yoga bolster and eye pillow). I hope you really enjoy this and emerge feeling calm and centered.
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[@marthajacovoni5162]

Good morning! A beautiful gift in a million ways! I am so grateful! ❤️🥰🙏🧘🏻‍♀️

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you Martha x hope you’re doing well? 🙏❤️

[@suzanapardal]

This is a very special one... thank you Fiona 💕 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

And oh so relaxing huh? Enjoy your weekend x ❤️🙏

[@s.mathisen4232]

Thank you, I did this class last night and is was a very lovely relaxing and restorative class. I would recommend it to anyone that just wants to sink into themselves and get all stress out of the body and mind.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much! I’m so pleased to hear that was your experience x it’s a great class pre sleep 🙏

[@jadedsexiluv21]

Your voice is the ultimate calm. I did this flow today and it was perfect thank you Fiona

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Aww thank you Natalia! So nice to rest and restore huh? So happy to hear you enjoyed it ❤️🙏

[@susant.3285]

Thank you so much. Good one hour restorative classes are quite hard to find online. Having recently done a couple of your other classes online, Fiona, I knew with your calming voice and clear instructions, this would be a good one. It did not disappoint! Really appreciate your efforts not to give too much attention on the set-up of props.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Aww Susan thank you! And how nice is it to do less from time to time? We all need it and you’re very welcome 🙏

[@michelekramer5864]

I loved this restorative class...always looking for a nice gentle relaxing class and this one is just...sooooo relaxing, soothing, calming...thank you so much...lovely, absolutely lovely class.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Wonderful to read your feedback Michele x thanks so much ❤️🙏

[@marthajacovoni5162]

Good evening though I did this in the morning! Try to figure that out! I just wanted to say today was a very sad day for me! I felt a bit better armed to face the challenges by going to the mat! Going to the mat is hard when there is turbulence in your life! But I have found that going to the mat is much better than NOT going to the mat! I am grateful for Two Birds!❤️🥰🙏😘🧘🏻‍♀️

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Dear Martha, so sorry to hear you’re facing that kind of day x just reminding yourself that you have the resource of a slow deep breath anytime anywhere. It comes packaged with patience and compassion for yourself and others. Take care x thinking of you 🙏❤️

[@marthajacovoni5162]

My husband of forty three years passed away today! It was a relatively short illness but he had multi factors that complicated his outcome! Surrender, Let Go, find ease! That has to be my mantra going forward! He would always ask…Are you doing yoga? And I would say “ yes” come join us. He would politely say no thank you! Honestly, I am pretty strong! Forty three years together is no slouch! ( do you understand that term😀) But I am in new territory! I know yoga is not the whole answer but it will help me going forward! Once again, I am grateful! ❤️🥰🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

@@marthajacovoni5162 I’m so so sorry for your loss Martha xo my deepest condolences. A big virtual hug from me to you. I hope that all your fondest memories take up the most room in your heart and mind. Thinking of you my friend x take care 🙏❤️

[@AitchEye]

Wow. That felt like 15 minutes. What a great reset, thanks Fiona!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Welcome Will 🙏 thank you

[@esthervanderhorst6615]

I forgot how calming and restorative this class was especially after the hectic pace of the holidays. Hope you had a blessed Christmas. Thanks as always

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much Esther! Hope you too are enjoying a beautiful Christmas and break xx 🙏❤️

[@kayleehamm7056]

Thank you for another wonderful practice and your kind, thoughtful words. Today is an emotional day for me and I needed this more than you know ❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Aww x thank you. I’m glad you found a little piece of peace practicing x ❤️🙏

[@krystlewright4252]

This class was excellent. I will return to it many times. And, more of this, please. Namaste and thank you.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much Krystle! So glad you enjoyed it. I have a few more similar you may like :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2SYmqOdZt6UhKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bOqH6CeLRqhMU

[@pollyanna5176]

Thanks Fiona , after a few weeks of non yoga laziness this was the perfect restart for me on a Sunday morning !

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Sunday morning restorative... perfect. My husband and I did this one on the weekend too. Such a great reset! Glad you enjoyed 🙏 thanks for your feedback x fi

[@erinp4525]

What a beautiful class, thank you! Perfect for bedtime

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Sleep well :-) so glad you enjoyed this mellow class x

[@lydiap9127]

Thank you very much! That was wonderful- I am feeling so much better now!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Awesome! Thank you ❤️🙏

[@putticweet]

Thank you so so much for this flow, complemented beautifully with the another of your Vinyasa flow. Sending and wishing all the universal good energies , vibes your way 🥰 Love and gratitude 🥰🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Double class! So lovely that you enjoyed a nice space of time to practice! Thanks again for your kind words of support ❤️🙏

[@esthervanderhorst6615]

As always a marvelous class. Thanks so much for your many varies classes. I love them all. The best part is I am so far away in Florida and can still enjoy yoga every day

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

And I’m so grateful you love them and practice along with me x the world really is a small place... and youtube really makes it so accessible to connect x great you’re enjoying the classes x thank you! Fi xx

[@rpvespa]

Thank you Fiona. Yet again a great yoga class.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Digging into the restorative yoga there?! How good is it to do less? Great you enjoyed x fi 🙏

[@megansmith8598]

A wonderful class, so appreciated, loved every minute.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh fantastic!! Strange to think you’re seeing me online for yoga and I’m right next door! Glad you found an opportunity to do this one. So nice to just rest, huh?! Thanks Megs x

[@ellenled]

Great practice! I so agree with you that many instructors are too busy with elaborate prop arrangement and it begins to feel more like building with blocks or Legos rather than a yoga sequence. This was much more seamless and organic, going immediately into poses that just feel right. You have a great voice!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh that’s awesome feedback Ellen! Thank you so much 🙏 LEGO haha, yes! I haven’t led restorative for a long time so I’m so glad you found it restful. I also think not often having access to yoga props at home shouldn’t prevent us from taking time to restore x

[@aliceblumenfeld9236]

Namaste. Also exactly what I needed.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Wonderful thank you Alice 🙏

[@ltea1]

This was much needed. I enjoyed every second of it and was able to fully dive into the class. Thank you 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh that’s beautiful! You’re so welcome Lisa. So nice to do less & rest sometimes 🙏

[@dd-ow6pe]

Thank you!!! Beautiful class

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh you’re so welcome 🙏 thank you

[@steffigavin9152]

Lovely class. Thank you!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much Steffi :-) so glad you enjoyed this flow 🙏

[@Martin-cn8nx]

Thank you for this restorative, gentle practice. 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome Martin! So lovely you made time for a gentle practice 😊🙏

[@evolveyogi1447]

Beautiful restorative class! Helped me a great deal thank you.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re very welcome x take care 🙏

[@nicolehychu]

Thank you!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so very welcome:-) thanks so much for joining me 🙏

[@mariaahlbom3233]

Wonderful class thanks again❤️ what would I do without your lovely classes and your calming voice! Thank you🧘‍♀️

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh Maria! You’re so very welcome.

[@Beedee91]

Beautiful class Fiona, the perfect antidote to general “December-ness”.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Lol! I hear you! Nice to take some time out to zone out x

[@eleenanoellsiffulverod9326]

Thank you

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome x glad it hit the spot 🙏

[@marthajacovoni5162]

Oh happy day! Thank you so much Fiona! Just what the doctor ordered! I didn’t realize how much I needed this until I finished and floated away! Perfect practice for me today and I am very grateful to have found you! Hope you have the best day today! 🙏 Namaste❤️

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So happy to have you join me Martha. Really nice you gifted this time to yourself to restore. 🙏

[@ruthcastillocastilla2847]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re very welcome Ruth x thank you 🙏

[@brendaavery2340]

Such a beautifully restorative practice. Thank you for sharing. With much gratitude ... namaste

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much Brenda! So glad you enjoyed it x

[@mariachachere623]

Magical!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you xx so nice to chill on purpose huh? 🙏❤️

[@julieletts4430]

Thanks Fi. Now feel very very relaxed after my first day back at work which was as crazy as I expected. I also practiced the morning meditation you previously posted during lunch to reset. You are medicine. Namaste 💕🙏💕

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re welcome Julie. So good to reset - changes the way we respond so positively. 🙏

[@kristencarmichael-bowers2054]

Fantastic class - thank you so much!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much Kristen xx so nice to chill and breathe deep! Hope you felt restored 🙏

[@MissKayV]

Loved this! What a beautiful practice. Thank you, as always!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So glad you got to enjoy it! It’s a gift to rest. Renews our energy reserves x hope it powers you through a wonderful weekend ahead 🙏❤️

[@TheDenihunter]

Happy new year's Fi and the whole Two Birds family❤️ What a wonderful class.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Aww hello x happy new year to you too! Hope you’ve slipped into your new year easefully? Enjoy the sunshine weekend x 🙏

[@francinemorris1795]

Wow, that was incredible, thank you! It feels good to shed the layer of myself that was not longer serving me, I feel so much lighter💞

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Wonderful Francine x thank you so much! So nice to take the time to practice these kinds of self care rituals x ❤️🙏

[@misseybadgett2455]

Thank you for the wonderful relaxing practice

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so very welcome Missey :-) thanks for joining me 🙏❤️

[@jessicaealson4184]

Beautiful class... Would love more like this! Just what I needed today. With tears of gratitude, namaste 💙

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh you’re so so welcome 🙏 I’m so glad you found this practice just right for you today x I have a few more similar restorative classes you might like.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2SYmqOdZt6UhKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bOqH6CeLRqhMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJjMnIWhqL9_sNU

[@jessicaealson4184]

@@TwoBirdsYoga oh thank you!!

[@mmm70]

I always appreciate a long corpse pose. Thank you for this relaxing and healing class.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so very welcome x thank you for joining me on your mat 🙏

[@suzanapardal]

Sweet 🙏💕

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

😘 thanks Suzana 🙏

[@jadedsexiluv21]

Wonderful practice!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So glad you enjoyed it. So nice to rest huh? Thank you 🙏

[@jadedsexiluv21]

@@TwoBirdsYoga yes I've been into the slow flows!!! Love your voice

[@esthervanderhorst6615]

I haven’t done this in a while but it is so relaxing and restorative. Thanks so much Fiona

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much Esther x how nice to spend the time consciously restoring. Glad you enjoyed it ❤️🙏

[@julieletts4430]

Also loved that. Thank you. 🙏 Forgot how wonderful it is to rest on a bolster. Would love to know if anyone could see colours towards the end? 💕

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re welcome Julie. So nice to do less sometimes, I agree. Wonderful that you had such a lovely experience during class x

[@esthervanderhorst6615]

It was just what I needed today. Thanks

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So nice to have permission to lay over a pillow and relax! Thank you Esther

[@kirakrejci2628]

lovely practice. i am 3 weeks post partum and yin yoga with deep stretches is perfect for me before I can do strenuous exercise again. thank you!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Congratulations Kira x hope all’s going well. Great you had the opportunity to practice for 60 min! So hard to find pockets of time 🙏

[@kirakrejci2628]

@@TwoBirdsYoga thank you! It took me all day to complete one video class in sections with all the kid/baby stuff, but I did it! :)

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh my goodness! I was thinking that you were very lucky to get a whole hour with a new babe!!! Now that sounds perfectly real xxx go well. Take care of you

[@MyGunnie]

Thank you again for this lesson. This is one of your many wonderful classes I keep coming back to. 🙏. I was wondering if it were possible for you to make another class of this sort? Hope you are well and all the best.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome x I don’t normally lead restorative classes so I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. I’ve done it a few times myself with my husband. So nice to do less and restore x we all need it, particularly at the moment. I can definitely do another x will add to my list! Thanks for practicing with me 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

For your reference, I do also have a ‘sleep well’ class - restorative, some very gentle movement, pranayama and guided shavasana you may like :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJjMnIWhqL9_sNU

[@MyGunnie]

Two Birds Yoga Thank you so much, that is so kind of you and thank you for the tips. I am so grateful for your beautiful classes. 🙏🌞. All the best: Gunnhildur

[@mercy6054]

Thank you 😊

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So welcome x

[@mercy6054]

@@TwoBirdsYoga I like all ur vinyasa flows, would love 50-60 min fast vinyasa ..namaste🙏.. Love from India 😊

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Hi there x thank you for your feedback 🙏 I’m shooting a more challenging flow next week. It won’t be super fast, as that’s not my speed x but you might like to take a look in my playlists on the Twobirds KZbin homepage under ‘stronger / core’ - I have some more continuous flows there x fi

[@mercy6054]

@@TwoBirdsYoga sure.. 😊

[@MyGunnie]

What a beautiful, wonderful class. Thank you so much. Just what I needed. All the best. 🙏

[@Meirah8]

This was exactly what I needed - thank you so much!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Dear Michelle, that’s so good to hear. You’re so very welcome 🙏 take care x fi

[@myriamwanders-wieringa790]

Namasté 🕉🤗🕯🌺

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re very welcome Myriam 🙏 xx Fi

[@aaishaf7]

Thank you Fiona for a wonderful class. Can I please ask your recommendation for a Bolster? Which one are you using? ❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much x our yoga props are from a company called stretch now. The bolster I’m using is 70 cm long. It’s quite firm and I find comfortable as I have a long torso. I’m 5 foot 10. They also offer a shorter length one. Here’s the link www.stretchnow.com.au/products/organic-cotton-yoga-bolster-chambray ❤️🙏

[@odianityahh4047]

So, so nice. Thank you so much Fiona. But now we have a problem: practicing with Two Birds Yoga is addictive, so I need something to throw down the klesha "raga" :D Namasté

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Lol. But I think attachment to yoga may not lead to too much suffering :-)

[@markuswenninger2141]

Thank you very much for this lesson, much needed at this crazy & hurting week! Two questions: What is this "barrier reflex" you mention around ShoulderStand, is that a gateway reflex, & could you point me towards literature on this, here tou got my professional interest piqued, apart from all the neuroplastic work you teach? Secondly: Have you ever considered publishing the soundfiles of your lessons, just as they are, as podcast epidsodes? Was searching around for reasonable yoga podcasts, didn't find much of substance, to be honest. Now, just as I went up into 8Angles towards my right side, you said "...now allow yourself to linger here for the next minute..", I laughed out loud & promptly fell over...I think I made it up to several seconds..?, & I thought, nit for the first time, these soundfiles alone would make an absolute magnificent podcast, no editing, nothing, just as they are, -so many here praise your voice, what & how you say it, it'd be perfect! ❤️🙏🏻

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So kind Markus thank you. Here’s a link to some info on the Baroreceptor reflex www.adamhocke.com/six-nervous-system-yoga-hacks-reflexes/ - my accent perhaps led you off googling another word. You’ve most likely heard of it ? Apologies for delay in responding… I’ve been off the grid hiking through Cape Otway national park with one of my daughters :-) I have thought to publish the audio only version of the classes… is that what you mean? You know, if you click on the class description, I’ve noticed KZbin now offer a transcript of the class. It’s mostly correct - just a few Siri mistakes. If you can’t see it, download the latest KZbin app and these transcripts appear on most recent videos. Hope you’re keeping well? Enjoying your summer? 🙏😊

[@markuswenninger2141]

@@TwoBirdsYoga Thank you very much! What I meant was getting a "two birds yoga"-podcast out, feasable without any further effort, since your aufio is perfect. But thank you furthermore for advice on the reflex, will check the link! -learning so much from you, indeed! Hope the hike was a beautiful experience, it must be marvellous in your corner of the world.

[@markuswenninger2141]

@@TwoBirdsYoga Just now found the time to check that link you provided - yes, that reflex function was known to me, its pathological developments all the more, I admit. Alas, in a yoga context, I wouldn't overinterpret such vegetative homöostasis relations, it's mostly the reflexive format of breathing patterns in relation to effort, which you emphasize sooften & which drive pressure relations in the blood system. 🙏🏻

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Would you be able to explain that a little further? The baroreceptors modulate BP to achieve balance. When upside down, the baroreceptors would report higher pressure to the brain…. The brain would then increase parasympathetic activity to find homeostasis? Is that not calming?

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

It’s so fascinating… I’ve been reading more. An inversion would have an impact on the vagus nerve too. And would also calm the reticular formation. And as you say, our breathing pattern would all contribute to switching on PSN activity. The baroreceptors seem less responsible for this state. Is that what you’re saying?

[@Heidi956]

Nice restorative though a bit too much dialogue for me. Silence is golden.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks for your feedback x ❤️🙏

[@YogiBethC]

Enjoyed starting this practice but didn't realize that it was going to be yin, not restorative.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

My understanding of restorative vs yin is in Yin Yoga, there is an active stretch but in Restorative Yoga, the goal is to be 100% supported and passive with no active stretch. I would say this class is more on the restorative end of the spectrum. Would be interested to hear your point of view... as it’s not my regular practice teaching it :-) appreciate your feedback 🙏

[@YogiBethC]

@@TwoBirdsYoga You are right, restorative is no active stretch, so the first pose, reclined bound angle, was definitely restorative. Melting heart and sphinx are yin poses.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Arhh, yes. Ok point taken. Thanks for your insight x