The gentle embrace of a strap around the body signals the nervous system that it’s safe to relax. When the limbs are held in place, the body no longer feels the need to “hold itself up.” This containment helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, encouraging deep rest and stillness.

Transform your practice from one of doing into one of allowing. Bolsters, blankets, blocks, straps, and cushions are not just accessories — they are sacred tools that invite the body, mind, and nervous system into profound rest. When you are fully supported, effort melts away, and what remains is pure presence — the quiet space where restoration naturally unfolds.

Folded blankets can cushion the joints, support the neck, or fill the natural curves of the body. Under the knees, they ease the lower back; under the head, they create alignment and comfort. Used thoughtfully, blankets remove the need for muscular effort, allowing complete surrender to gravity.

Blocks act as extensions of the earth, bridging the space between your body and the ground to create ease and alignment. Their height and angle can be adjusted to transform strain into deep comfort. With mindful placement, even small shifts in support can bring profound shifts in how we feel.

Privacy in your home practice is more than closing a door — it’s the intentional act of creating sacred space for stillness, safety, and presence. In this uninterrupted quiet, the awareness gently turns inward. The mind begins to settle, and the body remembers what ease feels like. Here, practice becomes intimate — a living dialogue between breath, body, and being.

Soften the lights or light a candle. Play gentle music or ambient sound — or simply let silence hold you. You might add a few drops of essential oil to deepen your sense of grounding. Set boundaries with your environment: silence notifications, dim the lights, and let those you live with know you’ll be practising.