How to Do the Yoga Corpse Pose With a Strap

The corpse pose may seem like the most simple yoga pose of all, as it requires no physical strength, balance or coordination. However, the yoga corpse pose requires the ability to calm and relax the mind, as the pose helps the body to adjust to changes made in your routine as you prepare for the day.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Practice the yoga corpse pose with a strap after using many standing poses which require the outward rotation of the legs. Make a small loop with the end of your yoga strap. Sit with your spine tall and legs extended in front of your and then lean forward as you exhale, slipping the end of the loop over your toes. Secure the strap and lift to sitting.

2. Inhale, lifting through the spine and then exhale as you gently lower your upper body to the floor. Lift your hips off of the floor and then slowly roll it back down. Now push through your heels and then relax the legs, lengthening your entire body.

3. Lift your hands to the back of your neck and gently pull the skull up, lengthening through the back of the neck. Release your head and extend your arms up to the sky, widening the space between the shoulder blades, and then relax them to your sides. Turn the palms face up and begin to relax into the corpse pose.

4. Allow your legs to relax completely, the strap holding your feet together to prevent outward rotation of the legs. Feel the tension flow out of your body as you breathe slowly and deeply.

5. Hold the corpse pose for at least 5 minutes or for as long as you like.

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