Savasana or Corpse Pose

To truly experience the benefits of your asana practice, you should relax your body and mind in Savasana or Shavasana, sometimes referred to as corpse pose, which is done while lying on your back. You close your eyes, take a deep breath, and work on relaxing your body throughout this pose. This position should be held for 10 to 20 minutes.

No yoga session is finished without the final posture of relaxation. Despite being a resting posture, Savasana or Corpse Pose is not the same as sleeping. Throughout the five to ten minutes of final relaxation, you should make an effort to stay alert and in the moment.

How to do Savasana or Shavasana

• With your legs apart, lie on your back.
• Keep your arms by your sides, palms upward, and be calm.
• Put your eyes closed and take a few slow, deep breaths.
• From your head to your feet, start focusing. Do not proceed without first relaxing a certain body portion.
• Imagine your body being completely relaxed as you breathe in and out. Allow your worry, depression, and tension to depart with each breath. You can hold this position for three to five minutes.

Benefits of Savasana or Corpse Pose

• Savasana increases blood flow.
• It assists with stress reduction.
• Savasana increases stamina.
• Helps your muscles to relax.
• Savasana eases headache pain.
• Helpful for people with diabetes and indigestion.

See Also – Adho Mukha Svanasana || Virabhadrasana || Yoga and Meditation