Shavasana - The Corpse Pose

Shavasana 

Posture

The name comes from the Sanskrit words Shava (शव, Śava) meaning "corpse", and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat". This is an Asana for relaxation of all muscles, nerves, etc. This Asana should be performed at the very end. It is a closing pose. Mritasana is another name for this pose.

Procedure

1. Lie on your back.
2. Take a breath in and tense your whole body from head to toes. Hold your breath, clench your fists, and squeeze all facial muscles as well as every single muscle in the body.
3. Breathing out through the mouth with a “haaa” sound, release your muscles.
4. Repeat once more.
5. Now lie comfortably. Keep your eyes closed.
6. Relax all parts of your body.
7. Take your awareness to all parts of the body in turn, starting at the feet and ending with the head, feeling grateful for each part of the body. Gratefulness adds to the physical and mental relaxation.
8. Let mother earth take all your weight. Feel the body to be very light. A relaxed body feels light.
9. Next, allow your breath to relax by becoming aware of it and making it soft, small, and quiet.
10. Now allow your mind to relax by letting go of any worries, fears, anxiety, or excitement. Surrender them all. For the time being, let go of any future plans or past events.
11. Rest in the peaceful and blissful space within you.
12. After resting for a few minutes, bring your awareness back to your body and take a few deep breaths.
13. Gently roll over onto your right side.
14. Slowly come up to the sitting position.
15. Chant Om three times.
16. Gently, taking your own time, open your eyes.

Benefits

1. Relaxes your psycho-physiological system.
2. Develops awareness of the body .
3. It is Savasana that promptly and efficiently ensures complete relaxation and perfect ease.

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