Deep rest
Yoga nidra and restorative classes across Charleston.
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Deep rest in Charleston
Deep rest in Charleston is mostly yoga nidra and restorative classes, and they mostly happen in the evening. Props like bolsters, blankets and blocks hold the body in long, quiet poses while a guided voice or simple breathing work brings attention inward. It is a practice for unwinding at the end of a day rather than for building strength.
Where to start: Anahata Yoga in West Ashley, Be Wild Yoga or Park Circle Yoga Studio in North Charleston
It suits you if
- you want to unwind after work
- you prefer lying down and being guided
- you are new to slow, supported practice
Read more about Deep rest in CharlestonWhat the classes are, Where and when to practice
What the classes are
Yoga nidra and restorative yoga make up most of the deep rest classes in Charleston. Yoga nidra is a guided practice in which you lie still and follow a voice through body awareness and breath. Restorative classes rely on props to let the body rest fully in each pose.
Yin shows up in about a third of the classes, offering longer holds that work gently with the connective tissue. Some classes lean toward flexibility or calm, and a few are built around stretching and mobility.
Where and when to practice
Most classes start in the evening, with the busiest start times at 5:30pm and 7pm. A smaller group of classes start in the morning, and a few begin at 11:45am. Midday and early morning before 9am are rarely part of this collection.
The studios with the most classes are Anahata Yoga in West Ashley, Be Wild Yoga, Park Circle Yoga Studio in North Charleston and Longevity Fitness Charleston in Halsey Park. Classes typically run about an hour, with some at Anahata Yoga and Park Circle Yoga Studio running longer.
Deep rest: questions and answers
What is the difference between yoga nidra and restorative yoga?
Yoga nidra is a guided practice done lying down, where you follow a voice through a sequence of body sensations and breath. Restorative classes use props like bolsters, blankets and blocks to support the body in long, quiet poses. In Charleston these two styles make up most of what is on offer for deep rest.
When do most people practice deep rest in Charleston?
Most classes run in the evening, and the busiest start times are 5:30pm and 7pm. A smaller number are in the morning, and a few start around 11:45am. Tuesday, Friday and Sunday are the days when the most classes take place.
Which studios offer the most deep rest classes?
Anahata Yoga in West Ashley, Be Wild Yoga, Park Circle Yoga Studio in North Charleston, and Longevity Fitness Charleston in Halsey Park all have a good number of these classes. Anahata Yoga offers several longer restorative sessions of about 75 minutes, while Longevity Fitness Charleston has a shorter 40-minute stretch and reset class.
Are these classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Many of the classes are marked for all levels, and the props used in restorative practice are there to support you rather than to test your flexibility. Most classes run about an hour, though some at Anahata Yoga and Park Circle Yoga Studio are longer or shorter.
Is there anything for someone who has never done yoga nidra?
Yes, a few of the classes are listed as all levels, and the rest of the deep rest classes are gentle by design. Ask the studio about the format of any particular class before booking.