Savasana, otherwise known as the corpse pose, is a favourite asana for many yogis, although it is also considered to be one of the most difficult.
Traditionally, a yoga practice ends with at least 5 minutes of savasana, and preferably 10-20 minutes. To do this asana, you lay on your back with arms beside your body, palms facing up, and legs apart, feet dropping to the side, tucking the chin to keep the spine flat.
If you are able to completely let go, this asana is pure golden nectar, as you let your body and mind totally relax until you feel as if you are floating - and all your worries float away too...
I used to practice yoga at work. Our classes were only 55 minutes long, the last 5 minutes being savasana. I was always amazed how one person in the class could relax so quickly and completely that he or she would start to snore in less than five minutes!
Some of the many benefits of savasana include:
- relaxes the whole body
- releases stress, fatigue, depression and tension
- improves concentration
- cures insomnia
- relaxes your muscles
- calms the mind and improves mental health
- stimulates blood circulation
Even if you are not in the mood for yoga, ten minutes of savasana will work wonders!
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