Friday, July 8, 2016

Savasana(Corpse Pose)

How To Do Savasana (Corpse Pose)




  • Lie flat on the floor, ensuring that there will be no disturbance for the duration of the pose. Make sure you are comfortable, but don’t use any pillows or cushions. It will be best if you lie on a hard surface.
  • Close your eyes.
  • Place your legs such that they are comfortably apart. Make sure your legs relax completely and your toes are facing side wards.
  • Your arms must be placed along your body and slightly apart, leaving your palms open and facing upwards.
  • Now, slowly draw attention to every area of your body, starting from your toes. As you do this, breathe slowly, yet deeply, setting your body in a state of deep relaxation. Do not fall asleep in the process.
  • Breathe slowly, yet deeply. This will impart complete relaxation. As you breathe in, your body will be energized, and as you breathe out, your body will calm down. Focus on yourself and your body, forgetting all other tasks. Let go and surrender! But make sure you don’t doze off.
  • In about 10 to 12 minutes, when your body feels relaxed and refreshed, roll to one side, keeping your eyes closed. Stay in the position for a minute, until you sit up in Sukhasana.
  • Take a few deep breaths and gain awareness of your surroundings before you open your eyes again.

The Benefits of Savasana

  • Savasana helps relieve mild depression, high blood pressure, headaches, fatigue, and insomnia, according to Yoga Journal.
  • Savasana can calm the nervous system and promote equanimity in your entire body. Fatigued muscles get to relax, tense shoulders and jaws soften, and the eyes quiet down to reflect a quieter state of mind.

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