Shavasana

Exercise-35: Shavasana (the corpse posture)

• Lie flat on the floor with arms on the side and in line with the body- palms facing upwards.
• Move the feet slightly apart to a comfortable position and close the eyes.
• Relax and do not move any part of the body even if slight discomfort develops.
• Breathe in a rhythmic and natural manner.
• Become aware of the inhalation and exhalation.
• Count the number of respirations- 1 in, 1 out and so on.
• Continue to count and bring your mind back to counting if it wanders.
• Relax both mind and body.

Duration-The longer the better in general but a few minutes in between asanas.
Concentration-Concentrate deliberately on your breath and counting.

Benefits:

• Relaxes the whole psycho-physiological system.
• Ideal before sleep and before and during asana practice especially after
• dynamic exercises like surya namaskara.

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