Certified yoga teacher Angel Curtin is offering a new yoga class designed to deliver peace to both body and mind. Hard Core Restore, a monthly class available to all ages and abilities, uses a unique format that incorporates relaxed, supported positions to break down stress and relax the body, allowing the brain to follow suit. The benefits can also extend far beyond the mat. By restoring the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, it helps practice staying alert, clear and focused in the face of stressful situations without jumping straight into fight or flight.

But don’t be fooled by the name—the most extreme aspect of this beginner-friendly class is the full-body restoration it brings each session. “To me, effective restoration is when we can slow down from all the stresses of life enough to tap back into that wellspring within us, live our best lives and be of service to others,” says Curtin. “The title is meant to challenge us to rethink what ‘hard core’ means, encouraging us to step out of our comfort zones and restore—big time.”

Hard-Core Restore meets monthly for 90 minutes. You can contact Curtin directly or through her website to reserve a spot. Curtin also teaches weekly classes at 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays at her Fairhope location. Since 2001, Curtin has been a licensed realtor and currently works with Baldwin County Properties out of Fairhope. Through Journey with Angel, Curtin offers group and private yoga lessons and life coaching services, specializing in recovery coaching. Through all her endeavors, Curtin hopes to help her clients achieve balance and move through life with ease, both on and off the mat.