Savasana
Corpse Pose
Benefits
Method:
Savasana is one of the most important and sometimes one of the hardest postures in a yoga class. Sometimes people cannot simply lay still and relax. The hormones and enzymes that have been activated during the practice, need time to settle into the cells of the body. Without laying still 80% of the goodness of the practice may be lost so it is vital that students finish class with savasana.
Beginners should not have a longer savasana than 6 minutes, experienced practitioners can stay in the pose for 20 minutes or more.
- Savasana relaxes your whole body.
- Releases stress, fatigue, depression and tension.
- Improves concentration.
- Cures insomnia.
- Relaxes your muscles.
- Calms the mind and improves mental health.
- Excellent asana for stimulating blood circulation.
Method:
- 1. Lie comfortably on your back on the floor. Separate your arms from your body to a 45-degree angle. Palms face up. Your legs can rest apart as wide as you feel comfortable, usually 2-3 feet apart.
2. Allow your feet to relax and roll open. Do a mental body scan from top to bottom- are you relaxed? Release all tension from every part of the body.
Savasana is one of the most important and sometimes one of the hardest postures in a yoga class. Sometimes people cannot simply lay still and relax. The hormones and enzymes that have been activated during the practice, need time to settle into the cells of the body. Without laying still 80% of the goodness of the practice may be lost so it is vital that students finish class with savasana.
Beginners should not have a longer savasana than 6 minutes, experienced practitioners can stay in the pose for 20 minutes or more.