Corpse Pose

Shavasana

• Lie flat on the back.
• Place the arms beside the body, not quite touching, with the palms turned up.
• Separate the legs and allow the feet to fall naturally to the sides.
• Ensure that the head, neck and spine are in alignment.
• Close the eyes and lips and relax the whole body.

Breathing

• Natural and relaxed.

Awareness

• Consciously relax the body.
• The natural breath.
• Ajna chakra.

Benefits

• Relaxes the whole psycho-physiological system.
• Offers mental and physical relief.
• Most effective after dynamic practices such as Surya Namaskara.
• Reduces headache, fatigue and insomnia.
• Helps to lower blood pressure.

Practice note

• Keep the body still for the whole practice and consciously let go.
• If the neck is uncomfortable with the head resting on the floor, place a thin pillow underneath the head.
• If there is tenderness in the lower back, place a pillow under the knees to relieve pressure in the lower back.