Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Part 1 Getting Started
How to Use This Book 3
The Special Importance of Head and Neck Support 5
A Word about Props 9
Preparing to Practice: Frequently Asked Questions 13
Part 2 The Poses
1 Supta Baddha Konasana 1: Supported Bound Angle Pose 1 19
2 Supta Baddha Konasana 2: Supported Bound Angle Pose 2 24
3 Salamba Balasana 1: Supported Child's Pose 1 28
4 Salamba Balasana 2: Supported Child's Pose 2 33
5 Salamba Uttanasana: Supported Standing Forward Bend 39
6 Salamba Adho Mukha Svanasana: Supported Downward-Facing Dog Pose 44
7 Salamba Prasarita Padottanasana: Supported Wide-Legged Forward Bend 49
8 Salamba Urdhva Dhanurasana 1: Supported Backbend 53
9 Salamba Urdhva Dhanurasana 2: Supported 3-2-1 Pose 58
10 Salamba Setu Bandhasana: Supported Bridge Pose 62
11 Ardha Viparita Karani: Half Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose 68
12 Viparita Karani: Elevated Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose 72
13 Salamba Sarvangasana: Supported Shoulderstand 80
14 Salamba Halasana: Supported Plow Pose 87
15 Urdhva Paschimottanasana: Upward-Facing Forward Bend 94
16 Savasana 1: Basic Relaxation Pose 101
17 Savasana 2: Wrapped Relaxation Pose 107
18 Savasana 3: "Stonehenge" Relaxation Pose 110
19 Savasana 4: Side-lying Relaxation Pose 114
20 Savasana 5: Supported Relaxation Pose with Breathing 120
Part 3 Practice Sequences
Everyday Restorative Practice 127
Specific Practices 129
Resources 137
About the Author 139
