Restorative Yoga’s Side Lying pose, is both an exercise as well as a relaxation pose. This pose can also be done by expectant mothers. But you will need to consult your gynecologist before you go ahead with this pose. Others who suffer from any spine or neck related ailment would need to consult their physician before proceeding to do this pose.
You start doing this pose by sitting on a mat, on your buttocks. Now catch hold of a few yoga props including a bolster, a few pillows and couple of towels and a blanket. These make it comfortable for you when you do this pose. Now lay down on your right side and insert a pillow between your knees. Rest your hips against the bolster, which in turn should rest against a wall. This gives comfortable support to your back.
Now you may place a few towels or a folded blanket under your head. This kind of cushioning is especially relevant if you are an expectant mother. Even otherwise, using these props, makes it comfortable for you to lay down this way, as every part of your body is supported. Expectant mothers can keep another folded towel or a pillow underneath your belly to support its weight. Now take an eye mask and place it over your eyes, or simply close your eyes and relax. Be in this pose till you feel like dozing off and then change sides to lie on the other side.
Sources:
Side-Lying Stretch Restorative Yoga
http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_4398340_sidelying-stretch-restorative-yoga.html
http://www.wikihealth.com/Restorative_yoga_poses
http://www.yogatohealth.com/Restorative_Yoga_Poses_-_The_Art_of_Active_Relaxation.html
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