The Art of Support: Arm & Hand Support in Restorative Yoga

In the third and final session of this three-part webinar series, we explore the art of supporting the arms and hands in restorative yoga.

You can book the other sessions here:

Session 1 | 6 August | Head Support

Session 2 | 13 August | Leg Support

The way we support the arms and hands can invite a greater sense of openness, receiving, and release throughout the body. Through practical demonstrations and guided exploration, we will examine how thoughtful prop placement can reduce unnecessary effort, soften the shoulders and chest, and enhance the overall experience of rest.

In this session, we will explore:
Why arm and hand support matters in restorative yoga
How supporting the arms can encourage openness and reduce unnecessary effort
Different ways to use props to support a range of bodies and postures
How to refine restorative setups to enhance comfort, breath, and the experience of receiving

By the end of this webinar, participants will:
Understand the principles behind effective arm and hand support in restorative yoga
Develop greater confidence in adapting support for different bodies and needs
Gain practical tools to create greater openness, comfort, and ease in restorative yoga practices.

About the Presenter:

Rocío Marte is a Restorative and Somatic Yoga Educator based in Australia. She supports individuals and communities in cultivating deep rest, nervous system regulation, and embodied awareness through restorative yoga, somatic practices, and meditation.

With over a decade of experience in yoga and mindful movement, Rocío specializes in practices that help people slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and restore balance in the midst of modern life. Her work integrates restorative yoga, somatic awareness, and yoga Nidra, offering spaces where participants can experience safety, stillness, and meaningful rest.

Rocío is particularly passionate about supporting people who are used to living in constant doing—high achievers, overworkers, and those who find it difficult to pause. Through her work, she helps people gently step out of cycles of overworking and productivity-driven identity, creating space for deep healing through rest, inner reflection, and compassionate awareness.

Her approach invites participants to release guilt around slowing down and to rediscover rest as a powerful and transformative practice. Rocío teaches workshops, trainings, and classes for both students and yoga teachers, with a trauma-aware and nervous-system-informed approach, supporting people in developing sustainable practices for resilience, healing, and a more liberated relationship with rest.

Connect with Rocio:

instagram : @rociomarte_
facebook : Rocio Marte Meditation & Yoga

What do the attendees need to bring?

A yoga mat
Two blankets
Comfortable cushion
An eye pillow or eye mask
A notebook and pen for reflections and notes

Please also have a quiet space available where you can comfortably explore restorative yoga postures.

CPD

This series will provide attendees with 3 CPD points in total (1 CPD point for each session)