Description

Deep Flex and Restore is an accessible, all levels yoga program offering two complimentary class experiences: Slow, guided deep stretching and restorative yoga. Together, they help ease everyday tension, improve flexibility and mobility, and support physical recovery. Slow transitions and intentional breathing encourage the body's natural rest and digest response, offering a gentle nervous system reset that helps ease accumulated physical and mental stress.

Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast recovering from intense workouts, or someone new to yoga looking for a gentle introduction before exploring more challenging classes, this program supports your body's changing needs. It's equally beneficial for those spending long hours at a desk or behind the wheel, as well as anyone wanting to maintain strength, mobility, and freedom of movement as they age.

The focus is both restorative and preventative—helping you maintain the mobility you already have, address stiffness before it becomes limiting, and make everyday movement feel easier.

Deep Flex: Stretch and Mobility

Deep, intentional floor-based stretches with sustained holds encourage the gradual release of tension through muscles and surrounding connective tissue, including fascia. This helps ease persistent stiffness, improve range of motion, and develop lasting flexibility and mobility. Blocks and straps may be used for support.

Restore: Reset and Recovery

Restful, supported postures with breathing and relaxation to ease tension and encourage recovery. Ideal for recovering from intense workouts or managing fatigue and chronic discomfort, this practice helps restore a sense of physical and mental balance. Bolsters and blocks may be used; blankets are optional.

Activity Secondary Category

Health and Fitness

Location

SCC Dance Room at Sunnyslope Community Center

Prerequisites

*Recreation Pass
or *Recreation Pass