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Savasana - Corpse Pose

Sava - Corpse; Asana - Pose
The asana is pronounced as Shuh-vah-sana

This pose gets its name from the recumbent posture of a dead body. It is a position of rest and
relaxation, and is usually practiced towards the end of a yoga session – a session that typically begins
with activity and ends in rest; a space or pause when deep healing can take place.

How to do the Savasana / Corpse Pose

• Lie at on your back, preferably without any props or cushions. Use small pillow below your neck if
absolutely required. Close your eyes.

• Keep your legs comfortable apart and let your feet and knees relax completely, toes facing to the sides.
• Place your arms alongside, yet a little spread apart from your body. Leave your palms open, facing upward.
• Taking your attention to di erent body parts one by one, slowly relax your entire body.
• Begin with bringing your awareness to the right foot, move on to the right knee (as you complete one leg, move your attention on to
the other leg), and so on, and slowly move upwards to your head, relaxing each part of the body.

• Keep breathing slowly, gently, deeply and allow your breath to relax you more and more. The incoming breath energizes the body
while the outgoing breath brings relaxation. Drop all sense of hurry or urgency or any need to attend to anything else. Just be with
the body and the breath. Surrender the whole body to the oor and let go. Make sure you don’t fall asleep!

• After some time, about 10-20minutes when you feel fully relaxed, keeping your eyes closed, slowly roll onto your right side. Lie in that
position for a minute or so. Then, taking the support of your right hand, gently sit up into a seated pose such as Sukhasana (Easy
Pose).

• Keep your eyes closed and take a few deep breaths in and out as you gradually become aware of your environment and the body.
When you feel complete, slowly and gently open your eyes.

Bene ts of the Corpse Pose - Savasana

• This posture brings a deep, meditative state of rest, which may help in the repair of tissues and cells, and in releasing stress. It also
gives time for the yoga workout to sink in at a deeper level.

• This
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posture leaves you in a state of rejuvenation. It is the perfect way to end a yoga session, particularly if it has been a fast-paced

• It helps reduce blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia.

• This is an excellent way to ground the body and reduce the Vata dosha(imbalance of the air element) in the body.
Contraindications of the Corpse Pose - Shavasana
None (unless your doctor has advised you, for some medical reason, to avoid lying on your back).
 

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Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing a lot of health bene ts yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is important to learn and
practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained Sri Sri Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga postures after
consulting a doctor and a Sri Sri Yoga teacher. Find a Sri Sri Yoga course at an Art of Living Center near you. Do you need information on courses
or share feedback? Write to us at info@srisriyoga.in.
 

 
 

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