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Corpse Pose
Also known as, Savasana
Savasana or "Corpse Pose" is a yoga asana that is often used to begin or conclude a yoga session. This yoga pose is a relaxing posture and helps in rejuvenation of the mind, body and the soul. Savasana is a good way to relax and unwind. The Savasana is a resting pose and is also often known as the pose of 'final relaxation'.
How to do Savasana or Corpse Pose?
* Lie down on the back and relax. Lay your body loose.
* Allow your feet to fall on the either side.
* Bring your arms parallel to the body. But make sure that your arms should not be touching your body.
* Face your palm upwards towards the ceiling.
* Relax your entire body. Your body should feel slightly heavy.
* Breathe in a natural rhythm.
* To come out of this yoga asana, start deep breathing. Take a few deep breaths.
* Move your fingers and toes slightly to awaken your body.
* Fold your knees and bring them towards the chest.
* Roll your body towards one side. Your eyes should still remain close.
* Now come back to the sitting position with your eyes still close.
* Open your yes after a few seconds.
Benefits of the pose
* This yoga asana is particularly beneficial for people suffering from insomnia.
* It enables a person to unwind after a long tiring day.
* Savasana helps in relaxing the entire body and mind too.
* When one at the end of a yoga session, the Savasana allows a person to concentrate on whatever he has learnt through the session.
* It also helps in relieving pressure.
Savasana as a sleeping pose
Many yoga and health experts are of the view that instead of sleeping in an arbitrarily manner, people should try to sleep in Savasana. The reason for the same is that during Savasana the body is in an anabolic state. This means that the body is in a position to rejuvenate itself. The organs and tissues in the body are built up during this yoga asana.
Thus sleeping in Savasana will help in relaxing the mind, body and the soul and make your sleep a lot more peaceful and relaxing.
Begin and end your yoga session with the Savasana
The Savasana should be the starting and ending pose of any yoga session. Starting your yoga session with the Savasana allows your body to relax and rejuvenate itself. This helps you to grasp and perform more during the course of the session.
This yoga posture should also be practiced at the end of a yoga session. Doing so, helps an individual concentrate on whatever he has learnt through the yoga session on a given day.
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