How to Complete the Savasana Pose in Yoga

The savasana pose in yoga, sometimes known as the corpse pose, typically occurs at the beginning and end of yoga practice. Some people use this relaxing posture whenever they need to reduce tension and nervousness. The pose encourages the circulation of blood and pacifies the mind.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Lie down face-up on a mat or blanket placed in a quiet space free of noise and distraction.
2. Separate your legs so that they lay at a 45-degree angle from one another. Move your arms out to the side, so that they are at a 45-degree angle from your body. Face your palms upward.
3. Close your eyes softly and slowly inhale through your nose. Nasal inhalation is essential since the nose helps purify air entering the body.
4. Keep your neck soft and your head heavy. Allow your arms, legs and torso to relax into the mat.
5. Exhale through your mouth, allowing your chest, ribs and abdomen to sink towards the mat. Imagine your internal organs soft and relaxed.
6. Continue breathing and remain in the savasana pose for 5 to 15 minutes. Evaluate your body for tight and contracted muscles. Relax these muscles by wiggling or moving slightly, if necessary.
7. Release the savasana pose in yoga by slowly rolling to your right side. Relax on your side for a few minutes and then gently pull up into a sitting position

Tips & Warnings

• During savasana pose in yoga, allow thoughts to come and go through your mind. Try not to think too heavily about one thing.